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Claims Conference event in London
The AJR was delighted to extend invitations to our members to attend an event that was organised by the Anglo-Jewish Association (AJA) at which Greg Schnedier, Executive Director of the Claims Conference, addressed an audience on the theme of The legacy of the Holocaust: The work and future of the Claims Conference. ...read more
AJR commemorates Holocaust Memorial Day
Members of the Association of Jewish Refugees (AJR) gathered on Monday 24 January 2011 at the Belsize Square Synagogue, London NW3 to commemorate the annual Holocaust Memorial Day. ...read more
Hermann Hirschberger awarded MBE
The Association of Jewish Refugees (AJR) is delighted to congratulate Hermann Hirschberger on receiving an MBE in the New Year’s Honours list in recognition of his services to the Jewish community and the Kindertransport. ...read more
International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance
The AJR is proud to be part of the UK delegation to the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA), which brings together governments and non-governmental organisations to raise awareness of the Holocaust and place political and social leaders' support behind the need for Holocaust education, remembrance, and research both nationally and internationally. ...read more
AJR Celebration Tea 2010
Some 350 members and guests packed the Hertford Suite in the Hilton Hotel, Watford for the AJR’s 2010 annual Celebration Tea – ‘one of the best teas we have ever held,’ AJR Director Carol Rossen said. Operatic entertainment was provided by Glenys Groves, Jonathan Fisher and Alexandre Naoumenko, accompanied at the piano by Diana Franklin, a member of the AJR’s Management Committee. ...read more
AJR Glasgow Dinner
Every picture tells a story. Steven Anson’s photograph captured the mood at the Glasgow AJR dinner as members mingled over cocktails at the reception, ensuring a great atmosphere at the start of a wonderful evening.Thereafter a three course dinner was served on tartan laid tables in true Scottish style and was enjoyed by all. ...read more
Terezin guidelines
At the end of May in Prague 43 nations adopted a set of "Guidelines and Best Practices for the Restitution and Compensation of Immovable (Real) Property Confiscated or Otherwise Wrongfully Seized by the Nazis, Fascists and Their Collaborators during the Holocaust (Shoah) Era between 1933-1945, Including the Period of World War II." ...read more
Jewish Volunteering Network Awards
AJR nominees were runners-up in two categories at the inaugural Jewish Volunteering Network (JVN) Awards event held at the London Jewish Cultural Centre on Wednesday June 9. ...read more
Sir Andrew Burns appointed first UK Envoy for Post-Holocaust Issues
The AJR welcomes the British government’s decision to create a United Kingdom Envoy for Post-Holocaust Issues and the appointment of Sir Andrew Burns to this post. ...read more
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