Email from Roger Fajnzylberg (OSE) to Elie Wiesel regarding human rights and commemoration

This letter, dated October 13, 2007, is from Jimmy Carter to Elie Wiesel. Carter expresses pleasure and honor for a recent meeting with Wiesel and Marion, thanking them for accommodating the visit despite their grandson's presence. He values Wiesel's insights and advice on the Middle East, particularly concerning the constructive role of "the Elders" and strategies to improve relations with Jewish leaders in both Israel and the United States. Carter emphasizes their shared objective of ensuring a peaceful coexistence for Israelis and their neighbors, highlighting Wiesel's letter "To a Young Palestinian Arab" as particularly moving. He also expresses interest in being informed about the work of the Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity and hopes his book "Beyond the White House" will adequately describe projects undertaken by The Carter Center. The letter concludes with a friendly closing.

A letter dated August 26, 2002, from Michael R. Bloomberg, Mayor of the City of New York, to Dr. Elie Wiesel, Andrew W. Mellon Professor in the Humanities at Boston University. Mayor Bloomberg acknowledges receipt of Dr. Wiesel's recently published book, *The Judges*, and expresses his anticipation of reading it. He commends Dr. Wiesel for his "continued commitment to ensuring the memory of the Holocaust does not fade," highlighting that Wiesel's teaching, lecturing, and writing provide a "firsthand testimony of the horror of the Holocaust." The Mayor concludes by stating that Dr. Wiesel's dedication to upholding human rights is an inspiration and extends best wishes for his endeavors. The letter bears a "received" stamp dated September 16, 2002.

This document is an invitation letter addressed to Mr. Elie Wiesel from Robert Thurman (President of Tibet House US) and Drew Katz (Founder of The Drew A. Katz Foundation). It extends an earnest invitation for Wiesel to participate in "The Newark Peace Education Summit," a conference focused on non-violence and peacemaking, scheduled from May 13th to May 15th, 2011, in Newark, New Jersey. The letter highlights that His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama will be present, and mentions a wish to invite other Nobel Laureates including Wangari Maathai, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Jimmy Carter, Mairead Corrigan, and Muhammad Yunus. Mayor Cory Booker of Newark is the Honorary Host. The summit aims to discuss five key areas: Peace Within, Peace at Home, Peace in the Community, Peace in the World, and Peace with Animals and the Environment. The authors commend Wiesel's work in human rights and peace and express their desire for his presence to share experiences and best practices, referencing a similar past conference in San Francisco in 1997.

This letter, dated April 22, 1993, is from Marvin Kalb, Director and Edward R. Murrow Professor at Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government, to Elie Wiesel. Kalb expresses profound admiration and respect for Wiesel, praising his consistent moral leadership and courage. He highlights Wiesel's actions, such as speaking to President Reagan and pleading with President Clinton for action on Bosnia, as examples of his unwavering commitment to humanitarian causes. Kalb notes that Wiesel is an exception among those who achieve 'high moments' and continuously reaches for and achieves them. He concludes by expressing his honor to know Wiesel and to be his friend, moved to tears by Wiesel's words, wisdom, driving conscience, questioning mind, and unselfish contributions.

This is an invitation letter from Jakub Klepal, Executive Director of the Forum 2000 Foundation, addressed to Professor Elie Wiesel. Dated April 30, 2014, the letter invites Professor Wiesel to speak at the 18th annual Forum 2000 Conference, which is scheduled to be held in Prague from October 12-15, 2014. The letter acknowledges Professor Wiesel's long-standing support and his role as a member of the International Advisory Board. The conference aims to critically reflect on democratic transitions of the past 20-30 years, honoring the legacy of Václav Havel. The letter emphasizes the global importance of their work in fostering freedom, democracy, human rights, and the rule of law amidst international challenges. It refers to historical events like the crumbling of the Iron Curtain, the 1988 Chilean referendum, and the 1986 People Power Revolution in the Philippines as contexts for discussing the evolution and current state of democracy. Other topics for discussion include the role of religion in liberal democracy, the rise of extremism, and generational differences in views on democratic processes. Professor Wiesel is asked to confirm his attendance with Ms. Elena Sabová.