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It is a sobering fact that more Jews were killed on that Saturday — a Jewish holy day — than any other day since the Holocaust.
Open Letter to Steven Spielberg
I, along with countless other Survivors, are so heartbroken that, since October 7, 2023, you have not spoken out and publicly taken a stand against terrorism, against Hamas.
HSF-USA thanks President Biden for supporting Israel
"We are profoundly grateful to President Biden, and the bi-partisan leaders and members of Congress, and other elected officials, who have stood squarely with Israel and already taken steps to support the Jewish homeland with moral, intelligence, and military support in her most dangerous moment in over 50 years. President Biden has rightfully called this a defining moment, and taken decisive action to defend and preserve civilized values for the world." - David Schaecter, President of HSF-USA
Christie's Jewelry Sale Trailed by Nazi Shadow
Christie’s promised in spring to donate a portion of its proceeds to further Holocaust research and education. But the auction house has struggled to find organizations willing to accept money from the sale, which went forward despite the objections of Jewish groups.
Statement on Tel Aviv Museum's Withdrawal from Christie's “Reflections on Restitution” Workshop
We are relieved that the Tel Aviv Museum of Art withdrew from the Christie’s event branded “Reflections on Restitution.”
Supreme Court unanimously sides with Holocaust survivor heirs in multigenerational dispute over looted artwork
The SCOTUS decision is a victory for accountability in returning looted assets to victims of atrocities like the Nazi Holocaust.
High court hears case involving painting stolen by Nazis
The 1897 piece is one of a series of 15 that Pissarro painted of a Paris street as seen from his hotel window. In 1939, in order to get visas for herself and her husband to leave Germany, Neubauer was forced to surrender the piece to a Nazi art appraiser.
Remembering Izzy Arbeiter
The President of the Holocaust Survivors of Greater Boston for many decades, Israel Arbeiter's life and leadership were legendary.
Remembering David Mermelstein
David always had a smile on his face. Thousands of people he met were endeared to his virtues as a family man, entrepreneur, and community leader.
Remembering Herbert Karliner
Herbie was a quiet giant who experienced so much, and used his time on earth to educate, advocate, and help others.
Survivor Homecare Deficit 2004-2021
Estimates of survivors worldwide living in poverty or considered poor ranged from 234,000-260,000, based on data from the Claims Conference and the Jewish Federation System, with 55,000 in the United States, 74,000 in Israel, and 90,000 in the Former USSR.
Survivor Stories We Remember on Yom HaShoah
On this solemn day of Yom HaShoah we encourage everyone to spend some time with the first-person testimony of Holocaust survivors.
Remembering Leo Rechter
A widely loved and respected Holocaust survivor leader, Leo Rechter passed away in New York on Friday at the age of 93.
Our statement about today's SCOTUS decisions against Holocaust survivors
HSF filed an amicus curiae brief in the case supporting the claimants, but the Court ruled – unanimously – in favor of Germany and Hungary and against the survivors and heirs.