Letter from Freema Gottlieb to Mr. Wiesel regarding her book The Lamp of God

This document is an invitation from the National Committee on American Foreign Policy, Inc. for the presentation of the Hans J. Morgenthau Award to Secretary of State Colin L. Powell. The event is scheduled for Thursday, September 12, 2002, at The Waldorf-Astoria, New York City, with Bill Moyers serving as Master of Ceremonies. The document also provides background information on the National Committee, which was founded in 1974 by Professor Hans J. Morgenthau, and details about the Hans J. Morgenthau Award, established in 1981, including a list of past recipients. Additionally, it lists the organization's officers, trustees, and board of advisers for 2001, and recipients of other awards like the Kennan Award and the William J. Flynn Initiative for Peace Award.

This letter, dated January 21, 1979, is from an anonymous sender to his friend, Eli. The sender expresses surprise and concern over a request from an IDF NCO in the Golan Heights for a lecture on the Holocaust, where the NCO preferred a focus on heroism over suffering, reflecting what the sender sees as a problematic societal view. The sender then describes his disappointment with "Arad" (likely from Yad Vashem), who, despite holding many valuable, unpublished autobiographical and literary works from ghettos and camps, prioritizes a multi-volume historical account of the Holocaust over their preservation. The sender had proposed an educational project incorporating literature, theology, art, and music, but felt Arad was more interested in personal fame. The sender also reveals his personal struggles, including physical and mental fatigue due to various jobs, hindering his ability to work on his own book, "A Jew Today." He urgently requests Eli's help in incorporating him into a project and inquires about Eli's upcoming sabbatical and visit to Israel.

Michael Douglas writes a letter to Ellie expressing his deep gratitude for her support. He specifically references an editorial published in the Jerusalem Post concerning the 'Heferin Prize' and the complex question of 'who and what is a Jew.' Douglas states that he was personally touched by her support, particularly as he is 'beginning my third act,' and emphasizes that he cannot thank her enough for her encouragement.

This is a letter from Michael R. Bloomberg, Mayor of New York, to Mr. Elie Wiesel, dated October 28, 2003. In the letter, Mayor Bloomberg thanks Mr. Wiesel for sending him a copy of his new book, "Wise Men and Their Tales: Portraits of Biblical, Talmudic, and Hasidic Masters." He expresses his interest in the book, describing it as an "interesting exploration of some compelling figures in Jewish history and religious text," and states that he looks forward to reading it. The letter concludes with an appreciation for Mr. Wiesel's work.

John Silber writes to Elie, informing him that his book on Kant has been tentatively accepted for publication by De Gruyter in New York, with final approval pending from Berlin. He expresses anticipation for an affirmative decision, noting the endorsement from De Gruyter's U.S. branch. Silber also mentions completing a book of essays titled "The Pollution of Time," a copy of which he encloses for Elie's comments and criticisms. He hopes to finish one more book but doubts his ability to manage it, finding comfort that at least these two books will see print and serve as a legacy for his children and grandchildren. The letter concludes with a request for Elie to keep him informed and a remark about reintroducing him.