Letter from Elie Wiesel to Mati regarding the North American Jewish Choral Festival

Isi Leibler of the World Jewish Congress writes to Elie Wiesel on March 8, 1990, regarding a recent visit to Czechoslovakia. The letter and its attached notes describe a dinner with President Václav Havel at Koloděje Mansion. During the dinner, Leibler, along with Edgar Bronfman, raised the issue of plundered Jewish artifacts (Judaica) held by the Jewish Museum in Prague. Leibler argued that a significant portion of the collection was confiscated by the Nazis from Jews across Europe and should be transferred to the Israel Museum as heirless property. President Havel agreed to form an international commission to address the issue and specifically requested that Elie Wiesel be a member. Leibler expresses his hope for a successful resolution, seeing it as a crucial precedent for restitution from other Eastern European countries. He also notes that he has spoken with Martin Weyl of the Israel Museum, who is willing to cooperate.

This document is an event program for "Elie Wiesel: 'To Life!' A Celebration of 180 Jewish Lectures at 92Y," held on Thursday, November 20, 2014. It commemorates Elie Wiesel's 47-year association with 92Y and his profound impact through lectures on civil dialogue, education, arts, and Jewish values. The program includes an appreciation of Wiesel's life and work, detailing his biography, including his birth in Sighet, Transylvania, his experience in Auschwitz and Buchenwald, his acclaimed memoir "Night," and his roles as chairman of the President's Commission on the Holocaust and the United States Holocaust Memorial Council, as well as his numerous awards, such as the Nobel Peace Prize. The event features musical performances by the Young People's Chorus of New York City and the Zukerman Trio, and speeches by Gary Rosenblatt, Joe Lieberman, Jeff Greenfield, and Eric Kandel. Brief biographies of the speakers and performers are provided, alongside a comprehensive list of 92Y's Board of Directors, honorary directors, and various individual and organizational donors and funders.

This is a letter from the Executive of the Jewish Holocaust Museum and Research Centre in Melbourne, Australia, dated January 12, 1984, addressed to Elie Wiesel. The letter details the museum's mission to preserve the memory of the Holocaust and educate future generations about the experiences of Holocaust survivors. It mentions the establishment of a two-story historical building to house artifacts, pictures, documents, and materials related to ghettos, camps, and forests. The letter expresses gratitude for Wiesel's support and requests a written contribution (a paper or greeting) for a special publication commemorating the museum's ceremonial opening on March 4th. The museum operates under the patronage of Yad Vashem Jerusalem, and its opening is expected to be attended by the Israeli Ambassador, Australian ministers, and parliamentary leaders. The letter highlights the challenges overcome by the dedication and strong will of the Jewish community.

This document is an invitation from the Municipality of Sighetu Marmaţiei, signed by Mayor Gh. Ovidiu Nemeş, to Professor Wiesel. It invites Professor Wiesel to a series of cultural events on May 18, 2014, commemorating the 70th anniversary of the deportations and dedicated to victims of the Holocaust in Maramureș. The program includes a Commemoration Service, exhibits of Jewish life in Sighet prior to WWII, a musical performance, a play, a conference with presentations by survivors or their children, documentaries, and an essay contest. The invitation emphasizes that the commemoration is an act of remembrance for the Jewish citizens of Sighet and aims to educate the younger generation about Jewish culture and history, promoting understanding and fighting prejudice and racism.

This document is an admission ticket for an event titled "Elie Wiesel in Conversation with Marvin Kalb" held at the Kaufmann Concert Hall of the 92nd Street Y. The event took place on Thursday, May 22, 2014, at 8:00 PM. The ticket indicates the seat location as Orchestra C, Seat 115, and states a price of $0.00, marked as Comp (Complimentary) and Premium. The reverse side details terms and conditions regarding ticket usage, management policies, and image rights during the event.