Invitation to "Peace, Democracy and Human Rights in Asia" Conference in Prague

This document is an invitation letter dated January 3, 2007, from the William J. Clinton Foundation and the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service to Mr. Elie Wiesel. The letter invites him to attend and participate in the "Second Annual 21st Century Policy Makers Conference" scheduled for March 8-10, 2007, at the Clinton Presidential Center in Little Rock, Arkansas. The conference's central theme is "Racial, Ethnic, and Religious Reconciliation." The organizers seek Mr. Wiesel's insights and experiences, believing they would greatly contribute to discussions on these issues, aiming to promote academic scholarship, community discourse, and social change. The letter explains that the "21st Century Policy Makers" is an association of graduate departments interested in public policy, established in 2005 by students at the Lyndon Baines Johnson School of Public Affairs, with the Clinton School joining in 2006. The letter is co-signed by Bruce Lindsey, CEO of the William J. Clinton Foundation, and James L. "Skip" Rutherford, Dean of the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service.

Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Ann, complimenting her daughter's love of nature, updating her on the health and travels of family and friends, and discussing the currrent balls and fashions of society.

This document is a program booklet titled "Moving History Forward: Perspectives on the Holocaust," outlining the schedule of events for the 2013-2014 academic year, organized by Chapman University's Rodgers Center for Holocaust Education, Stern Chair, and Sala and Aron Samueli Holocaust Memorial Library. The program features a series of lectures, film screenings, and services focusing on various aspects of the Holocaust. Key events include a screening of "Schindler's List," discussions on figures like Oskar Schindler, Raphael Lemkin, and Amon Goeth, the persecution of the Roma, and the significance of interviewing Holocaust survivors. It also highlights events commemorating the 75th anniversary of Kristallnacht, including an interfaith service and a panel featuring Holocaust survivors and witnesses. The booklet lists prominent academics and survivors as speakers and acknowledges various sponsoring organizations for their support.

Miriam writes to her aunt Rebecca, recalling childhood memories of Passover preparations and praising her for the upbringing she has bestowed on her and her siblings. Miriam's husband Solomon adds a note of appreciation, reiterating Miriam's sentiments.

This letter, dated March 3, 1989, is from Elie Wiesel, Andrew W. Mellon Professor in the Humanities at Boston University, to Prime Minister Ingvar Carlsson of Sweden. Wiesel expresses his gratitude for a past luncheon with the Carlssons in 1986. The primary purpose of the letter is to raise deep concern about "Radio Islam" broadcasting "vicious and violent anti-semitic propaganda" from Stockholm. Wiesel states that he and others are outraged and asks what can be done to stop this "hate offensive." The letter includes a reference to enclosures, specifically "Excerpts from 'Radio Islam'."