SWISS MONEY AVAILABLE TO HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS.Byline: Daily News Holocaust survivors There are many famous Holocaust survivors who survived the Nazi genocides in Europe and went on to achievements of great fame and notability. Those listed here were, at the very least, residents of the parts of Europe occupied by the Axis powers during World War II who survived who lived under a Nazi regime and meet other criteria can seek $185 million in reparations reparations, payments or other compensation offered as an indemnity for loss or damage. Although the term is used to cover payments made to Holocaust survivors and to Japanese Americans interned during World War II in so-called relocation camps (and used as well to from the Swiss Fund for Needy Victims of the Holocaust, The Jewish Federation A Jewish Federation is a confederation of various Jewish social agencies, volunteer programs, educational bodies, and related organizations, found within most cities in North America that host a viable Jewish community. announced Monday. The fund has been divided into geographic regions worldwide with U.S. Holocaust survivors to receive $31.4 million. About $22 million has been allocated for non-Jewish victims worldwide. The amount awarded to each individual will depend on the total number of applications approved by an advisory committee, federation officials said. To receive reparations, applicants must meet all of the following criteria: Be a Jew who lived in a country at the time it was under Nazi regime. Be a legal resident of the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. . Be in need. Deadline for applications is Nov. 17, 1998. The Federation's constituent agency, Jewish Family Service, can help Holocaust survivors complete applications at four locations throughout Los Angeles. In the San Fernando Valley San Fernando Valley Valley, southern California, U.S. Northwest of central Los Angeles, the valley is bounded by the San Gabriel, Santa Susana, and Santa Monica mountains and the Simi Hills. , Holocaust survivors can contact the Valley Storefront at 12821 Victory Blvd. in North Hollywood at (818) 984-1380. |
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