Letter from Elie Wiesel to A.M. Rosenthal congratulating him on the Guardian of Zion Award

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Letter from Elie Wiesel to A.M. Rosenthal congratulating him on the Guardian of Zion Award

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April 22, 1998

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Wiesel, Elie
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Rosenthal, A.M.

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This is a letter from Elie Wiesel, University Professor at Boston University, to A.M. Rosenthal of The New York Times, dated April 22, 1998. Wiesel congratulates Rosenthal on being awarded Bar Ilan University's 1999 "Guardian of Zion Award," established by Inge and Ira Rennert. He expresses confidence that Rosenthal deserves the award and that his readers recognize his contributions. Wiesel praises Rosenthal as a defender of Israel in the media, highlighting his passion and eloquence in discussing Israel's fears and hopes. He states that the Jewish people can always rely on Rosenthal to defend Jewish life and dignity whenever they are violated. Wiesel extends congratulations from himself, Marion, and their friends to Abe (A.M. Rosenthal) and Shirley, expressing joy and pride in his achievements.

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