Homage to Elie Wiesel: International Literary Peace Prize 1983 Ceremony Proceedings

This document is an international cablegram from Gerhard Schroeder to Professor Elie Wiesel, sent on September 30, 1998. The purpose of the cablegram is to congratulate Wiesel on his 70th birthday, wishing him luck and good health. Schroeder expresses hope that Wiesel will continue to be a 'Jewish witness of this century' and mentions the pleasure of having met Wiesel and his wife in Berlin. He also suggests that further conversations would be enriching in the context of Schroeder's new tasks. The cablegram was transmitted via AT&T EasyLink Services.

This document contains Elie Wiesel's speech delivered on April 19, 1985, at the White House, on the occasion of receiving the Congressional Gold Medal. Wiesel dedicates the medal to the victims of the Holocaust and emphasizes his responsibility to both the living and the dead. He reflects on lessons learned over forty years, including the perils of silence and the sin of neutrality in the face of human dignity at stake. He recounts the suffering endured in concentration camps and laments the indifference of the 'free world' to the fate of Jewish children. Wiesel addresses the Bitburg controversy, urging the President not to visit the cemetery containing SS graves, asserting that the President's place is with the victims. He concludes by advocating for reconciliation and working towards peace and understanding in a tormented world.

Rebecca writes to her brother Ben, describing in detail the consecration service of the newly built Congregation Mikveh Israel in Philadelphia. She also gives him updates on family and friends.

Writing from Wheeling on her way home from Lexington, Rebecca tells her sister-in-law Ann about the bustle of the city's port and plans for their further journey.

This document is a transcript of a benediction delivered by Jonathan Strum at the Hamilton College Commencement on May 27, 1979. Strum's address reflects on the transition from academic life to the external world, describing it as a paradoxical place filled with both conflict and hope. He emphasizes the importance of commitment, working for the betterment of others, and actively shaping one's destiny rather than passively accepting it. The benediction highlights that true achievement lies in responding and caring for others. Strum quotes Elie Wiesel, stressing that indifference is a betrayal of humanity. The speech concludes with a hope that the graduating class will promote peace and freedom globally.