Letter to the Editor regarding Elie Wiesel and France's Day of Remembrance

This is a handwritten greeting card from King Abdullah II and Queen Rania of Jordan. The front of the card features a golden monogram with a crown-like element. Inside, the message extends holiday wishes for a special time of year, hoping the recipient is surrounded by family and friends. It accompanies a gift, which is meant to add "Jordanian cheer." The card also highlights the cultural heritage of the region, specifically the centuries-old tradition of artisans using mother-of-pearl to create beautiful and opulent designs. The gift is likely a mother-of-pearl object, symbolizing the warmth of the Jordanian people and the "precious friendship for now, and all time." The card is signed simply "Abdullah and Rania".

This document is a formal letter of condolence from François Mitterrand, as the President of the French Republic, to Elie Wiesel. Mitterrand expresses his gratitude for Wiesel's message of sympathy following the death of his brother, Philippe. He conveys that Wiesel's condolences touched him deeply and concludes by expressing his best regards.

This is a brief handwritten note from President Bill Clinton to Elie Wiesel, dated January 11, 1999. The letter, written on official 'THE PRESIDENT' letterhead, commends Wiesel for his "characteristically profound and true" remarks made at Wye the previous month. Clinton expresses hope that "the stupid will heed them" and encourages Wiesel to "keep speaking out."

This is a thank-you letter from Marion and Elie Wiesel, sent on October 8, 2008, to Mr. Arthur Gelb. The letter expresses gratitude for Gelb's speech at Elie's 80th birthday celebration at the 92nd Street Y. The Wiesels particularly appreciated Gelb's recounting of Elie's speech against President Reagan's trip to Bitburg, noting that it brought back significant memories. They conclude by thanking Gelb for his kindness and cherishing their friendship, with a handwritten note adding "much love to you and Barbara".

This document is an invitation from Monsieur Roger Cukierman, President of the CRIF (Representative Council of Jewish Institutions in France), to Monsieur and Madame Elie Wiesel. The invitation is for a dinner scheduled for Tuesday, March 4, 2014, at 7:00 PM. Monsieur François Hollande, President of the Republic, is designated as the guest of honor. The event is to take place at Pavillon d'Armenonville, located at Allée de Longchamp, 75116 Paris. The invitation specifies that seating is limited and an RSVP is required upon receipt. Contact information for CRIF, including their address (Espace Rachi, 39 rue Broca, 75005 Paris) and phone number, is provided at the bottom.