Letter of gratitude from Marion and Elie Wiesel to Natan Sharansky

This document is an invitation from Stacey and Matthew Bronfman to a reception honoring Professor Elie Wiesel. The event includes the unveiling of a bronze portrait bust of Wiesel, sculpted by Marc Mellon and gifted by Larry and Cindy Bloch. The reception is scheduled for Thursday, October 18, 2012, at 6:30 PM at the 92nd Street Y's Weill Art Gallery, located at 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York City. Following the reception, a program titled "Elie Wiesel: Ezekiel and his Frightening Visions" will be held at 8 PM in the Kaufmann Concert Hall, exploring Ezekiel's life, mission, and prophetic visions in the context of tragedy, despair, and reconciliation. Attendees are requested to RSVP to Heather Jakub by October 5, 2012. The document also features a photograph of Elie Wiesel with an unidentified woman and background information on various centers within the 92nd Street Y.

This is a brief, handwritten thank you note from François Busnel, associated with "la Grande Librairie" and "Rosebud Productions," addressed to "Cher Élie." Busnel expresses his deep gratitude for Élie's presence, words, listening, and loyalty, describing the occasion as an "important moment, stolen from time and the march of the world." The note concludes with a friendly closing and Busnel's signature. The letterhead indicates the involvement of "Rosebud Productions" based in Paris.

This document is a letter from President George H.W. Bush to Elie Wiesel, dated June 11, 1991. The President thanks Wiesel for his thoughtful message concerning the Falashas (Ethiopian Jews) and expresses his joy at their "marvelous coming home." This phrase refers to Operation Solomon, the successful airlift of over 14,000 Ethiopian Jews to Israel, which had concluded just weeks before the letter's date. The letter, written on White House stationery, conveys appreciation and shared sentiment on this significant humanitarian event.

A letter dated December 2014 from Glenda Burkhart and Scott Pelley, Co-Chairs of the Overseers of the International Rescue Committee (IRC), to Professor Elie Wiesel. They express deep gratitude for his significant contributions as a member of the IRC's Overseers. The letter emphasizes that his commitment and generosity support the IRC's mission to aid uprooted families and lead humanitarian efforts in difficult situations. They thank him for his leadership and partnership during 2014 and extend holiday wishes to him and his family. The letter is on official IRC letterhead, which lists the organization's leadership, Board of Directors, and Members of the Overseers.

This document is a short, handwritten note from Oprah Winfrey, dated February 1, 2006, at 6:34 pm. It is addressed to "Dearest Elie" and conveys a warm sentiment, stating, "You warm my heart." The note features a printed 'OPRAH' letterhead with a decorative wreath emblem.