Israel Singer
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Israel Singer (1943 in New York City) was from 2001 to 2007 secretary general of the World Jewish Congress (WJC).
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[edit] Life
He grew up as the son of Austrian refugees in Brooklyn and taught political science at the university of New York and from 1969 to 1971 political theories at the policy-institution at the Barllan University in Israel.
In 1987, WJC leaders Israel Singer and Elan Steinberg, warned "Austrians that if they elected a former Nazi as president they would experience six difficult years. This was perceived as a threat against all Austrians."[1]
As chairman of the World Jewish Restitution Organization (WJRO), he managed proceedings to assist Holocaust survivors and fought worldwide about the heritage of the Holocaust-victims. He also negotiated with Germany and Austria about annuity and compensation for survivors.
In October 2001 he was appointed chairman of the World Jewish Congress (WJC). In 2002 he was elected president of the Conference on Jewish Material Claims against Germany, the "Claims Conference". In June 2002 he was appointed chairman of the International Jewish Committee for Interreligious Consultations (IJCIC).
On March 14th, 2007 Singer was dismissed by the president of the WJC Edgar M. Bronfman.[2]
[edit] Notes
- ^ Publications - American Jewish Committee
- ^ Haaretz, World Jewish Congress fires chairman Israel Singer in surprise move
[edit] External Links
- Yad Vashem Interview
- 2003 Article About restitution
- Webcast about Iran
- Embezzlement Controversy Haaretz
- Embezzlement Controversy NYT
- Q&A Session on many Topics
[edit] Books
Swiss Banks and Jewish Souls By Gregg J. Rickman
The Last Deposit and Swiss Banks and Jewish Souls Itamar Levin, Natasha Dornberg (trans.) Foreword by Edgar Bronfman and Israel Singer
Norman G. Finkelstein, The Holocaust Industry
