Letter from Barbara Bush to Elie Wiesel regarding benefit dinner and humanitarian award

This letter, dated October 30, 1997, is from Kjell Magne Bondevik, the Prime Minister of Norway, to Professor Elie Wiesel. Bondevik expresses gratitude for Wiesel's encouragement following his nomination as Prime Minister and acknowledges Wiesel's inspirational influence on his political work, especially concerning moral and ethical standards. He informs Wiesel of his Government's intent, as articulated in his inaugural address to Parliament, to launch a broad-based debate on ethics in society due to concerns over the erosion of values and morals. The Government plans to establish a commission to engage public opinion on social ethics and suggests that Wiesel's expertise could be valuable in this initiative.

This document is an invitation to the 1997 Eisenhower Leadership Prize Dinner. The annual award, presented by The Eisenhower World Affairs Institute and Gettysburg College, honors individuals whose accomplishments reflect Dwight D. Eisenhower's legacy of integrity and leadership. The 1997 recipient is Nobel Laureate Elie Wiesel. The invitation details the event will be held on Tuesday, May 20, 1997, at the International Ballroom of The Washington Hilton in Washington, DC, including a reception, dinner, and dancing to the Miles Stiebel Orchestra. Lt. General Thomas W. Kelly serves as the Dinner Chairman. The document also lists past recipients of the prize, including Lt. General Brent Scowcroft (1992), General Colin L. Powell (1993), The Honorable Lloyd Bentsen (1994), The Honorable Robert J. Dole (1995), and The Honorable George H.W. Bush (1996). A note regarding Department of Defense participation standards is included.

This document is an email from Evgeny Kissin to Marion at the Elie Wiesel Foundation, dated July 16, 2010. Kissin responds to an invitation, stating that February 16th is not a suitable date for him. He offers alternative availability for a gala in Paris between October 14-24, 2010, or in New York between March 11-20, 2011. He also mentions he is no longer living in London and expresses willingness to find other dates in Paris later the following year if the proposed periods don't work. The email concludes with a respectful closing and is noted as sent from an iPhone.

This letter, dated October 6, 2008, is from Sol Adler to Elie and Marion Wiesel. Adler expresses heartfelt gratitude for the Wiesels' participation in an event, which allowed their 'adorning fans' to enjoy them. Adler mentions that it was a privilege of his position at 'the Y' to welcome them and that he felt blessed to be part of the celebration. The letter also praises the respect and devotion shown by guests towards the Wiesel family, describing the evening as beautiful and moving. It concludes with a wish for many more birthdays.

This document is a program for the 2014 John Jay Justice Awards, held on May 6, 2014. The event honors Elie Wiesel for his profound dedication to justice and human rights, a commitment deeply rooted in his experiences as a Holocaust survivor. The program features a welcome message from Jeremy Travis, President of John Jay College, alongside a detailed biography of Wiesel, highlighting his literary works, academic career, and human rights advocacy. It also explains the significance of the John Jay Medal for Justice. The program outlines the ceremony's schedule, including performances and presentations by notable figures such as Stephen G. Breyer, Sir Patrick Stewart, James Earl Jones, Simon Estes, Gil Shaham, Akira Eguchi, Anthony McGill, and Jessye Norman. Biographical sketches of these presenters and participants are provided. The document concludes with acknowledgments to key contributors, including Anne Beane Rudman for underwriting the event and Caroline Stoessinger for producing the program, and lists the members of the John Jay College Foundation Board of Trustees.