The Dutch Jewish Humanitarian Fund (JHF) was established in 2002, following negotiations on Jewish war claims in the Netherlands.
As part of the settlement between the Dutch Jewish community, Dutch Jews in Israel, and the Dutch government, it was agreed to allocate a portion of the government's restitution toward a fund supporting Jewish life in Central and Eastern Europe.
Why support Jews in Central and Eastern Europe?
Jews in Central and Eastern Europe were dealt a double blow: first by Nazi persecution, then by decades of oppression under communist dictatorships. Both left deep marks on Jewish communal life, eroding the social, cultural, and religious structures that had existed for centuries.
Following the dissolution of the Soviet Union, Jewish communities across the region have been working to rebuild and renew themselves. Our fund supports organizations that strengthen Jewish identity and help local organizations fill the social and cultural void left by generations of destruction and suppression.
