Birthday Greeting from Oprah to Elie

A personal letter from Oprah Winfrey to Elie Wiesel, dated January 31, 2006, from her office in Chicago. Oprah expresses deep affection and a sense of missing Elie, stating that Elie's spirit calms her own. She mentions having just returned from a shared trip and is preparing for a meeting to discuss how to tell "this story," presumably referring to their recent travel to Auschwitz concentration camp. The letter concludes with Oprah looking forward to their next visit, emphasizing the strong personal bond.

A formal invitation from Monsieur and Madame Philippe Amon requesting the presence of Monsieur and Madame Elie Wiesel at a dinner. The event is held under the patronage of His Excellency Monsieur Shimon Peres, President of the State of Israel and Nobel Peace Prize laureate. The dinner is scheduled for Monday, March 28, 2011, at 7 PM at the Domaine de Bougy in Aubonne, Switzerland. Guests are requested to dress in "Tenue de ville" (city attire) and RSVP by March 21, 2011, via email or phone.

Rebecca updates her brother Joseph on news of their family and friends while he is Hamburg, Germany. 

Rebecca writes to her brother Joseph to be cautious on his travels, tells him about celebrations in honor of George Washington's birthday, and shares news of family and friends.

A brief, handwritten personal note from Oprah to Elie, dated February 3, 2006. The note conveys affection, stating, "Dearest Elie, I'm sending you more kisses than I can count." It concludes with a warm closing and a signature from Oprah.

Rebecca shares with her sister-in-law Maria her thoughts on Moses Samuel's translation of the Book of Jasher and how the Jewish community in Philadelphia plans to aid the imprisoned Syrian Jews during the Damascus affair.