Invitation to the Unveiling of the Elie Wiesel Bronze Bust and Program at 92nd Street Y

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Invitation to the Unveiling of the Elie Wiesel Bronze Bust and Program at 92nd Street Y

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October 18, 2012

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Bronfman, Stacey

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This document is an invitation from Stacey and Matthew Bronfman to a reception honoring Professor Elie Wiesel. The event includes the unveiling of a bronze portrait bust of Wiesel, sculpted by Marc Mellon and gifted by Larry and Cindy Bloch. The reception is scheduled for Thursday, October 18, 2012, at 6:30 PM at the 92nd Street Y's Weill Art Gallery, located at 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York City. Following the reception, a program titled "Elie Wiesel: Ezekiel and his Frightening Visions" will be held at 8 PM in the Kaufmann Concert Hall, exploring Ezekiel's life, mission, and prophetic visions in the context of tragedy, despair, and reconciliation. Attendees are requested to RSVP to Heather Jakub by October 5, 2012. The document also features a photograph of Elie Wiesel with an unidentified woman and background information on various centers within the 92nd Street Y.

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