The International Council of B’nai B’rith “urgently appealed” to the West German Government today for full repayment of an indemnification claim for B’nai B’rith properties in Germany that were confiscated by the Nazis in 1938. Half of a settlement, involving a total of 10, 000, 000 Deutschemarks ($2, 500, 000) was paid by West Germany to B’nai B’rith in May 1959.
A resolution adopted at the conclusion of a two-day meeting here of the Council noted that the final date for payment specified in the agreement was March 31, 1962. Indemnification funds are being allocated by B’nai B’rith to assist in the restoration of the Jewish community programs and institutions for surviving members of the B’nai B’rith movement in prewar Germany who are now scattered throughout the world.
The Council re-elected Label A. Katz, B’nai B’rith national president, as chairman.
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