Letter from Clark University to Eli Pfefferkorn regarding Rose Professorship nomination

A letter from Alan M. Dershowitz to Professor Elie Wiesel, dated September 17, 2002. Dershowitz praises a novel by Wiesel, describing it as a "moral thriller" with "wonderful and fully developed characters" and a surprising ending. He notes echoes of Wiesel's earlier writing but finds the protagonists "new and fresh." Dershowitz highlights the philosophical issues as worthy of a course in existentialism and mentions having recommended the book, *The Judges*, to several people. The letter concludes with encouragement for Wiesel to continue writing and wishes him and his family a happy New Year and good lives.

This letter, dated May 22, 2012, is from Benjamin Netanyahu, identified as the Prime Minister, to Professor Elie Wiesel. Netanyahu expresses gratitude to Wiesel for his letter of condolence regarding the passing of his beloved father, Ben-Zion Netanyahu. He highlights his father's legacy of commitment and devotion to the State of Israel and the Jewish people. Netanyahu also notes his father's unique contribution to the study of Zionism and Jewish history, specifically mentioning his seminal works that profoundly changed the understanding of the Spanish Inquisition and the history of antisemitism. The letter concludes with Netanyahu reiterating his thanks for Wiesel's comforting words during their time of mourning, emphasizing how deeply his father's absence is felt by him and his family.

This letter, dated March 8, 1984, is from Dr. Sylvia Frankel, Director of the Oregon Holocaust Resource Center, to Professor Elie Wiesel. Frankel expresses gratitude for Wiesel's visit and his offer of assistance to the Center. She conveys her dream of attending his courses on Talmud, T'nach, or Midrach. She also inquires about a contact person and address for a planned conference on "rescuers" (or "sauveurs/libérateurs") in September. Furthermore, Frankel seeks documentation regarding an episode involving Hungarian Jews, specifically the Kastner group and the special Bergen-Belsen convoy. She mentions two families who were part of this convoy, one liberated in Switzerland and another transported to Theresienstadt, where some members, including young children, perished. The letter concludes with the enclosure of a program for a recent evening event at the Oregon Holocaust Resource Center and a Purim greeting.

An email from Rudy Boschwitz to Elie Wiesel, with copies to Jean Maras and Frank Berman, discusses a traveling exhibition about Jewish lawyers in Germany in the 1930s. The exhibition, put together by the German government, is touring the U.S. and will make an early stop in Minnesota. Frank Berman, an attorney, is on a committee formed by the Chief Federal Judge of Minnesota to manage the display's arrival. Boschwitz states that he and Frank would like to speak with Wiesel about it and asks for a suitable time. He also conveys personal well-wishes regarding Ellen and mentions a planned Panama Canal cruise. The email concludes with Rudy Boschwitz's contact details and his past diplomatic roles.

This document is a program booklet for a two-part event held at Chapman University in November 2013, commemorating the 75th anniversary of Kristallnacht. The first part, "Perspectives on Kristallnacht 75 Years Later," features a symposium with Holocaust survivors and scholars sharing their experiences and research related to Kristallnacht and its broader context. Key contributors include Idele Steuer Stapholtz, Engelina Lowenberg Billauer, Curt Lowens, and Cantor Leopold Szneer, all Holocaust survivors and witnesses. Academic faculty from Chapman University and other institutions also present their perspectives. The second part is "An Interfaith Service of Remembrance for Kristallnacht" with guest speaker Richard Fybel. The program includes biographies of the speakers and historical information related to the Holocaust. It highlights the importance of remembrance and education regarding the events of Kristallnacht and its devastating impact.