Kristallnacht

ON THE 85TH ANNIVERSARY OF KRISTALLNACHT CLAIMS CONFERENCE, THE USC SHOAH FOUNDATION, META, UNESCO AND WORLD JEWISH CONGRESS ANNOUNCE FIRST-EVER IMMERSIVE VR PROJECT BRINGING VIEWERS INTO A MILESTONE EVENT OF THE HOLOCAUST

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Conference on Jewish Material Claims (Claims Conference) announced the development of a new virtual reality experience that will tell the story of Kristallnacht through the lens of Holocaust survivor, Dr. Charlotte Knobloch. This immersive experience from the Claims Conference about the pogroms, announced today on the 85th anniversary of Kristallnacht – the "night of broken glass" – is being produced in partnership with the USC Shoah Foundation, Meta, UNESCO and World Jewish Congress (WJC). The mixed reality project will feature Knobloch as she shares her memories of the moments before, during and after this pivotal event in history when 30,000 Jews were rounded up and sent to concentration camps; the first mass arrest of Jews based solely on their religion. 

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  • This immersive experience from the Claims Conference about the pogroms, announced today on the 85th anniversary of Kristallnacht – the "night of broken glass" – is being produced in partnership with the USC Shoah Foundation, Meta, UNESCO and World Jewish Congress (WJC).
  • This Kristallnacht VR project combines cutting-edge technology with much-needed Holocaust education.
  • Users will be able to engage in a Q&A, asking questions about Kristallnacht, Knobloch's family and the Holocaust in general.
  • As we mark the 85th anniversary of the gruesome events of November 9th, 1938, we congratulate Claims Conference on realizing the Kristallnacht VR project.

CLAIMS CONFERENCE RELAUNCHES THE HOLOCAUST SURVIVOR-LED CAMPAIGN: #ITSTARTEDWITHWORDS IN COMMEMORATION OF KRISTALLNACHT

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022
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NEW YORK, Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany (Claims Conference), in commemoration of Kristallnacht, announces the relaunch of their Holocaust survivor-led, digital campaign, #ItStartedWithWords.

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  • Relaunched By The Claims Conference In Response To The Rise In Holocaust Denial, Distortion And Antisemitism, This Survivor-Led Campaign Shows The World The Results Of Hate Speech
    NEW YORK, Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Today, the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany (Claims Conference) ,in commemoration of Kristallnacht, announces the relaunch of their Holocaust survivor-led, digital campaign, #ItStartedWithWords .
  • Greg Schneider, Executive Vice President of the Claims Conference said, "Relaunching this campaign goes beyond commemorating Kristallnacht.
  • About the Claims Conference: The Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany (Claims Conference), a nonprofit organization with offices in New York, Israel and Germany, secures material compensation for Holocaust survivors around the world.
  • Founded in 1951 by representatives of 23 major international Jewish organizations, the Claims Conference negotiates for and disburses funds to individuals and organizations and seeks the return of Jewish property stolen during the Holocaust.

March of the Living launches global interfaith initiative to commemorate Kristallnacht: #LetThereBeLight

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Tuesday, October 20, 2020
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On November 9, 2020, March of the Living will mark Kristallnacht with a message of unity and hope, through a unique international campaign.

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  • On November 9, 2020, March of the Living will mark Kristallnacht with a message of unity and hope, through a unique international campaign.
  • As part of this historic virtual initiative, people from all over the world will be able to add their voice to the campaign.
  • Personal messages and prayers from the virtual campaign will be projected on the walls of the Old City of Jerusalem.
  • March of the Living is the largest annual international Holocaust education program of its kind in the world.

March of the Living launches global interfaith initiative to commemorate Kristallnacht: #LetThereBeLight

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Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Geography of religion, Geography of Asia, Places, Auschwitz concentration camp, Genocide education, March of the Living, Marching, Kristallnacht, Jérusalem

On November 9, 2020, March of the Living will mark Kristallnacht with a message of unity and hope, through a unique international campaign.

Key Points: 
  • On November 9, 2020, March of the Living will mark Kristallnacht with a message of unity and hope, through a unique international campaign.
  • As part of this historic virtual initiative, people from all over the world will be able to add their voice to the campaign.
  • Personal messages and prayers from the virtual campaign will be projected on the walls of the Old City of Jerusalem.
  • March of the Living is the largest annual international Holocaust education program of its kind in the world.

80th Anniversary Of World War II Kindertransport Marked With Compensation Payment To Survivors

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Monday, December 17, 2018
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"Our team has never given up hope that the moment would come when we could make this historic announcement," said Berman.

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  • "Our team has never given up hope that the moment would come when we could make this historic announcement," said Berman.
  • It became evident after Kristallnacht (the night of broken glass), that the situation for Jews in Germany was reaching crisis proportions.
  • Although some survivors were provided a small payment in the 1950s, prior payments under compensation programs will not bar claimants from receiving this new benefit.
  • About the Claims Conference:The Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany (Claims Conference) a nonprofit organization with offices in New York, Tel Aviv and Frankfurt, secures material compensation for Holocaust survivors around the world.