Letter from Adam Stein to Elie Wiesel

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Letter from Adam Stein to Elie Wiesel

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2013

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Stein, Adam
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Wiesel, Elie

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This is a thank you letter from a student named Adam Stein to Professor Elie Wiesel. Adam expresses profound gratitude for Wiesel's visit and speech at Solomon Schechter school. He details how reading Wiesel's memoir "Night" and hearing him speak was a deeply moving and unforgettable experience that motivated him to become a better student and person. Adam also emphasizes the importance of continuing Jewish tradition and education. He specifically mentions being touched by the interaction between Elie Wiesel and his son, Elisha, during a Q&A session, highlighting their special father-son relationship and the new insights gained by both during their conversation. The letter concludes with Adam reiterating his appreciation and vowing never to take his Judaism for granted, acknowledging the lasting impact of Wiesel's words.

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New Rochelle, NY, USA
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515 Madison Avenue, Suite 1130, New York, NY, USA
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EWG_1519_01_099-102
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