WJC News Update – Lauder calls on Germany to set up commission to deal with Nazi-looted art

News updates from the World Jewish Congress website – 12 December 2013

Ronald Lauder calls on Germany to set up body to deal with Nazi-looted art

In an interview with the ‘Wall Street Journal’, World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder has urged Germany to create an international commission to scour its public museums for Nazi loot.

Biden pledges help for poor Holocaust survivors, US cooperation with WJRO on restitution

The Obama administration has said it would work to help Holocaust survivors in the US, many of whom live in poverty, by coordinating assistance, working with aid groups and using diplomatic means to help recover Nazi-confiscated property.

EU pays Palestinians in Gaza who don’t work, audit shows – Associated Press

12 Dec 2013 European Union auditors recommended on Wednesday that the EU stop paying the salaries of Palestinian civil servants in Gaza who don’t work. READ MORE »

Poland names 2014 after anti-Nazi resistance fighter Jan Karski – Haaretz

12 Dec 2013 The Polish parliament has declared 2014 as ‘Karski Commemoration Year’, named after the legendary anti-Nazi Resistance fighter Jan Karski. READ MORE »

Covering Kiev: Jews fear opposition’s anger might turn against them – Jerusalem Post

12 Dec 2013 Reporter’s notebook: Despite anxiety, there are no indications that anti-Semitism is part of the protesters’ discourse. READ MORE »

Romanian state TV airs Christmas carol about burning Jews, celebrating Holocaust – Jerusalem Post

12 Dec 2013 A Romanian public broadcaster distanced itself from a Christmas carol celebrating the Holocaust that aired on the new channel. READ MORE »