Invitation to a reception honoring Binyamin Netanyahu hosted by the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives

This letter, dated May 10, 1983, is addressed to 'Dear Friend,' identified in the text as Elie. The author discusses the 'psychological cost' of testimonies from the Ringelblum Archive losing their emotional depth, particularly the 'dirge sing-song' inherent in Yiddish expressions. The letter emphasizes the critical need to restore this 'lost dimension' to the originals, comparing it to a scribe restoring the splendor of charred Torah letters. The author appeals to Elie to lead this 'operative venture,' viewing it as a shared 'historic mission' to reinvest emotional pulse into the Ringelblum archival materials.

This document is a formal dinner invitation sent by Richard C. Holbrooke, the Representative of the United States of America to the United Nations, to Mr. Eli Wiesel. The invitation is dated February 9, 2000, and requests Mr. Wiesel's company at a dinner on Wednesday, February 23, 2000, at 7:00 p.m. at The Waldorf Astoria Towers (100 East 50th Street, Suite 42A). The event is held in honor of His Highness Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, Heir Apparent, and His Excellency Sheikh Hamad Bin Jassim Bin Jabr Al-Thani, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar. A handwritten note on the document indicates 'Regrets-' with a date of '2/11/00', suggesting Mr. Wiesel declined the invitation.

This document is an invitation transmitted via fax from the Office of Protocol, US Mission to the UN, dated March 16, 2000. It is addressed to Mr. Elie Wiesel, with an annotation for the attention of Renee Spitz. The invitation is extended by The Honorable Richard C. Holbrooke, Representative of the United States of America to the United Nations, requesting Mr. Wiesel's presence at a luncheon. The event is held in honor of His Excellency Mr. Pascoal Manuel Mocumbi, the Prime Minister of the Republic of Mozambique. The luncheon is scheduled for Monday, April 10, 2000, at 1:00 p.m., at The Waldorf Astoria Towers, located at 100 East 50th Street, Suite 42A. The document also includes an RSVP phone number and a note requesting advice on any dietary restrictions.

This letter, dated January 22, 1988, is from Professor I. Prigogine to Elie Wiesel. Prigogine expresses his sincere gratitude for the hospitality extended to him and his wife during a conference at the Elysée, which was organized by President Mitterrand and Wiesel. He emphasizes the importance of the meeting in fostering strong connections between political power and the research community, noting the conference's significant success. Looking ahead, Prigogine proposes two conditions for any future meetings: the need for a precise and well-prepared subject, and the importance of inviting specialists, including Nobel laureates and experts from organizations like the United Nations or UNESCO, especially when discussing topics such as technology transfer to the Third World or North-South cultural polarity. He suggests that the distinction between Nobel laureates and non-laureates should not be the basis for selecting participants.

Elie Wiesel writes to Colin Powell on June 24, 2003, expressing deep regret for being unable to fulfill a mission in Vienna that Powell had entrusted to him. He mentions that Ambassador Tom Miller, whom he describes as a fine member of the Foreign Service, likely conveyed his appreciation for Powell's message and President George Bush Sr.'s phone call. Wiesel explains that his inability to travel was due to a health emergency, as he ended up in an Intensive Care Unit at a Greek hospital instead of delivering a keynote address in Austria and concluding remarks in Jordan. He concludes by expressing a desire to meet soon, indicating there is much more to discuss.