World Jewish Restitution Organization
WJRO to distribute millions of dollars to help Holocaust survivor evacuees
The funds are made available by the Caritatea Foundation in a partnership between the WJRO and the Federation of Jewish Communities in Romania, and are administered by the Claims Conference.
For every looted Schiele, there are countless looted Jewish artifacts
Top US Holocaust officials: Oct. 7 massacre creates ‘new momentum’ for restitution
Gideon Taylor, CEO of JCRC-NY, will step down after just two years
UK hosts first international forum of envoys for post-Holocaust property restitution
More than 20 envoys from over 10 countries discussed how to obtain justice for Holocaust survivors, whose property was seized during the Shoah.
Lithuania passes law allocating nearly $40 million for Holocaust survivors
The bill passed with an overwhelming, but not unanimous majority in the country with a checkered history in Holocaust remembrance.
Israeli gov’t, leaders ready for confab for Holocaust restitution
The main event of conference will take place on Thursday, November 3, at which time the Israeli and other Jewish contingents will try to achieve some justice for Holocaust survivors.
Luxembourg to pay one million Euros in reparations for Holocaust survivors
Each eligible recipient will be granted an initial EUR 5,000 payment by the end of November and a second payment in March 2022.
Polish Law preventing restitution of Jewish property passes in Senate
"The law will strongly harm [Israel's] relations with Poland," Foreign Minister Yair Lapid said.
Polish property restitution law ‘flawed, not fair’ - Polish Chief Rabbi
"The government has still done something wrong and has a responsibility to correct that, so an argument can be made that compensation should be provided."
Compensation funds awarded to Romanian Jewish Holocaust survivors
Over NIS 9 million will be distributed this week to at least 2,100 individuals, averaging at over NIS 4,000 per person.
Gideon Taylor to be new president of Claims Conference
Taylor has served since 2013 as chair of operations at the WJRO which advocates for the restitution of Jewish property in the countries of Eastern Europe.
Holocaust survivors tell stories of stolen property on social media
Using the #MyPropertyStory hashtag and and tagging @WJRORestitution, the WJRO and individuals who have heard about the campaign have posted dozens of such stories on the various social media networks
EU calls on Bosnia to address property restitution for Holocaust victims
No communal Jewish property has ever been restored to the community following the Holocaust or the Communist regime.
Romanian, Serbian Holocaust survivors receive restitution payments
The compensation marks an historic step by Serbia.
