Invitation to a Private Reception at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History

This document is the program for the 6th International Conference on Jewish Education, held at Bar-Ilan University from December 27-28, 2010. Titled "Challenges in Jewish Education: Jewish Cultural Vitality," the conference agenda includes opening remarks, a series of lectures by prominent academics and public figures, parallel sessions on various topics related to Jewish education, and artistic interludes. Keynote speakers address themes such as the transmission of Jewish Weltanschauung and the challenges to cultural vitality in education. The program also features an art exhibition and musical performances. The second page provides a detailed biography of Dr. Zehavit Gross, the conference chair, outlining her extensive research and contributions to the field of Jewish education and socialization processes.

This document is a formal invitation to a dinner hosted by François Delattre, Ambassador of France to the United States of America, and Leonard L. Silverstein, President of the French-American Cultural Foundation. The dinner is held in honor of Mrs. Christine Lagarde, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund. The invitation specifically requests the presence of Prof. and Mrs. Elie Wiesel. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, June 13, 2012, with cocktails at 7:00 p.m. and seated dinner at 7:30 p.m. It will take place at La Maison Française at the Embassy of France, located at 4101 Reservoir Road, N.W., Washington, D.C. The dinner is prepared by Chef Pascal Tingaud of Dom Pérignon. The invitation also provides RSVP details, including a phone number and email address, and notes that identification is necessary upon arrival, with a dress code of cocktail attire and valet parking available.

The document is a two-page invitation for a surprise 40th wedding anniversary celebration in honor of Grace Anne and Ted Koppel. The event, hosted by the Koppel children, includes a renewal of wedding vows and dinner. It is scheduled for Saturday, May 17, 2003, at 7:00 PM, at Le Cirque 2000, located at 455 Madison Avenue, New York City. Guests are requested to RSVP by April 15th to Tara Koppel. The second page features a black-and-white photograph depicting a "Re-dedication of vows" that took place on May 17, 1969, in Hong Kong, presumably the original event being commemorated.

Nancy Pelosi writes to Elie Wiesel to congratulate him on receiving the Lincoln Medal at the Ford's Theatre Gala on June 3rd, 2012. She describes the evening as a wonderful celebration of Ford's Theatre and its role in democracy. Pelosi notes the collective rededication to President Lincoln's ideals and leadership principles of courage, integrity, tolerance, equality, and creative expression. She concludes by expressing gratitude for Wiesel's extraordinary dedication and leadership.

This document is a program booklet for an inaugural dinner held on February 24, 2010, at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C. The event honored the 2009 recipients of the National Medal of Arts and the National Humanities Medal. The booklet includes a welcome message from the Co-Chairmen of the President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities, George Stevens, Jr. and Margo Lion, and outlines the evening's program, featuring toasts, a keynote address by Tony Kushner, and concluding remarks by Mary Schmidt Campbell. Detailed biographies of all 2009 medalists are provided, highlighting their significant contributions across various artistic and humanistic fields. The document also includes a dinner menu and an essay, "The Case for the Arts and Humanities," by Iowa Poet Laureate Marvin Bell, underscoring the importance of these fields to the nation.

This document is an invitation from Monsieur Roger Cukierman, President of the CRIF (Representative Council of Jewish Institutions in France), to Monsieur and Madame Elie Wiesel. The invitation is for a dinner scheduled for Tuesday, March 4, 2014, at 7:00 PM. Monsieur François Hollande, President of the Republic, is designated as the guest of honor. The event is to take place at Pavillon d'Armenonville, located at Allée de Longchamp, 75116 Paris. The invitation specifies that seating is limited and an RSVP is required upon receipt. Contact information for CRIF, including their address (Espace Rachi, 39 rue Broca, 75005 Paris) and phone number, is provided at the bottom.