02.05.2013 (The Jerusalem Post, by Danielle Ziri) -- Bills awaiting approval, propose to combat Holocaust survivors' poverty, implement entitlements to rights, benefits.
'It is an open secret that Holocaust survivors in Israel are impoverished'
(2013) 30.04.2013 (Israel Hayom, by Yael Branovsky and Zeev Klein) -- At special hearing, lawmakers attacked for leaving Holocaust survivors in the lurch, mishandling funds • According to the Foundation for the Benefit of Holocaust Victims in Israel, 20% of survivors say they were unable to buy food at certain times.
U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum marks 20 years
(2013) 30.04.2013 (The Washington Post, by Rachel S. Karas) -- At an event centered on one of the darkest times in human history, more than 1,000 Holocaust survivors, World War II veterans and other dignitaries crowded into a tent to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum and filled it with the joyous sounds of laughter, some tears and Yiddish. Lots of Yiddish.
Holocaust survivor pleads to Knesse
(2013) 29.04.2013 (Ynet News, by Omri Efraim) -- Survey conducted by Foundation for Benefit of Holocaust Victims in Israel reveals 67% of 500 survivor participants dissatisfied with government treatment; 22% say situation is worsening
Holocaust Survivor tells MKs, ‘Let Us Die with Dignity’
(2013) 29.04.2013 (Israel National News, by Maayana Miskin) -- Upset for survivors as Finance Ministry seeks definitions before budget, ‘There are survivors with no heat.’
Supportive community helps people to age at home
(2013) 17.04.2013 (Jewish Community Voice) -- Ashkelon - Israel is a city in a constant state of emergency due to ongoing rocket attacks, including during the recent Operation Pillar of Defense. It’s also the home of many of the founders of the State of Israel, among them many Holocaust survivors. Moshe and Yocheved fit into both categories.
20% of Holocaust survivors suffer from Alzheimer's disease
(2013) 09.04.2013 (The Jerusalem Post, written by Judy Siegel Itzkovich) -- An estimated one-fifth of all Holocaust survivors in Israel suffer from the dementia disease of Alzheimer’s, according to Emda, a volunteer organization that runs a hotline for sufferers and their families. There are an estimated 192,000 survivors still alive.
Caucus: Better gov't care for Holocaust survivors
(2013) 05.04.2013 (The Jerusalem Post, written by Lahav Harkov) -- Knesset Caucus chairwoman calls for improvement of rights for survivors, State's responsibility to assure "survivors live in dignity".
State Comptroller's Database To Aid Holocaust Heirs
(2013) 05.04.2013 (The Jewish Week, written by Stewrt Ain) -- New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli has created a new link on his website to help the heirs of Jewish Holocaust victims claim money in the state’s unclaimed funds database.
92% of Israeli Holocaust survivors say country doesn't allocate enough funds for them
(2013) 03.04.2013 (Haaretz, written by Talila Nesher) -- More than a fifth of the 500 survivors questioned say their treatment by government officials has worsened, survey finds.
