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

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

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July 8, 1997

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This letter, dated July 8, 1997, is from Elie Wiesel, Honorary Chairman of the Zamir Choral Foundation, to "Mati." Wiesel expresses his regret for not being able to attend Mati's July 16 concert, praising it as inspiring. He commends Mati for establishing a national choral movement that unites people through singing and learning about Jewish liturgy and history, while upholding high musical standards. Wiesel acknowledges the significant role of Mati's work with the North American Jewish Choral Festival and the National Jewish Chorale in enhancing the community's appreciation for Jewish culture and memory through performances, lectures, and recordings. He also praises Mati for founding Hazamir, a national Jewish high school choir that engages unaffiliated youth through Jewish music. The letter concludes with an expression of gratitude and wishes for continued success.

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