Letter from Elie Wiesel to Václav Havel regarding Forum 2000 invitation and conference attendance

This document is a program for a "Remembrance" event held on Wednesday, February 26, 2014, at the Fifth Avenue Synagogue in New York City, honoring the late Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon. The program outlines a series of tributes, musical performances, and prayers. It includes segments such as a performance of "Kaddish," words of tribute from notable figures like Ambassador Ido Aharoni and Malcolm Hoenlein, and a rendition of Natan Alterman's poem "The Silver Platter." Personal reflections are offered by Professor Elie Wiesel, Gilad Sharon (Ariel Sharon's son), and Ira Rennert. The program also features memorial prayers, including the Mourner's Kaddish, Prayer for the State of Israel, and Hatikvah. Several prominent Jewish American organizations, alongside the Consulate General of Israel in New York, are listed as participating organizations. The document concludes with an invitation to a reception sponsored by Ingeborg and Ira Rennert, celebrating Sharon's life and legacy. Full texts of "The Silver Platter" and the Hebrew prayers are provided in both English and Hebrew.

Václav Havel writes a congratulatory letter to Elie Wiesel on his milestone birthday, dated September 26, 2008, from Prague. Havel expresses his joy that Wiesel has reached this age in good form and mentions that some of their joint projects have endured. He specifically highlights the upcoming twelfth annual Forum 2000 conference in Prague, which was Wiesel's brainchild and where he was present at its inception. Havel notes that the Czech Republic will host many interesting thinkers for this important meeting. He concludes by wishing Wiesel and Marion robust health and the very best.

James W. Cronin writes to Elie Wiesel after returning from the Paris Conference. He shares his impressions, highlighting the informative nature of the gathering and the impactful individuals he met, including several Nobel laureates. Cronin notes the idea of forming "crisis teams" of Nobel Prize winners to address global trouble spots and praises Wole Soyinka's emphasis on combating religious fanaticism and nationalistic ideologies, advocating for a "secular decade." He expresses regret over the insufficient representation of intellectuals from undeveloped countries at the conference and suggests their inclusion in future discussions on development. Cronin specifically mentions the conflicts in Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza Strip, acknowledging Wiesel's unique moral authority and humanitarian principles in addressing these issues. He concludes by thanking Wiesel for the opportunity to participate in the conference.

This letter, dated March 3, 1989, is from Elie Wiesel, Andrew W. Mellon Professor in the Humanities at Boston University, to Prime Minister Ingvar Carlsson of Sweden. Wiesel expresses his gratitude for a past luncheon with the Carlssons in 1986. The primary purpose of the letter is to raise deep concern about "Radio Islam" broadcasting "vicious and violent anti-semitic propaganda" from Stockholm. Wiesel states that he and others are outraged and asks what can be done to stop this "hate offensive." The letter includes a reference to enclosures, specifically "Excerpts from 'Radio Islam'."

This letter from Elie Wiesel of The Elie Wiesel Foundation For Humanity to First Lady Laura Bush, dated February 6, 2007, acknowledges receipt of Mrs. Bush's response to an earlier letter from January 29. Wiesel expresses regret that Mrs. Bush cannot attend the foundation's dinner honoring Oprah Winfrey. He then extends a second request, asking Mrs. Bush if she would consider serving as the Honorary Chairwoman of the event. He notes that Mrs. Bush received their Humanitarian Award in 2002 and states that her participation, even in spirit, would be very meaningful and would further honor her work, especially her dedication to children's welfare and education.