Letter from Louis J. Freeh to Elie Wiesel regarding a meeting and book

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'."

The document is a formal invitation to an "Evening of Remembrance" for the late 11th Prime Minister of Israel, Ariel Sharon (z"l). The event was held on Wednesday, February 26, 2014, at the Fifth Avenue Synagogue in New York City. The program featured tributes and personal recollections from several prominent speakers: Ambassador Ido Aharoni (Consul General of Israel), Malcolm Hoenlein (Executive Chairman, Conference of Presidents of Major Jewish Organizations), Nobel laureate Professor Elie Wiesel, Gilad Sharon (Ariel Sharon's son), Ira Rennert (a close friend), and Rabbi Yaakov Y. Kermaier. The service included prayers and a musical tribute, with a reception sponsored by Ingeborg and Ira Rennert. The invitation, marked as personal and non-transferable, was a collaborative effort by several participating organizations, including The Consulate General of Israel in New York, the Jewish Community Relations Council of New York, the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, The New York Board of Rabbis, and the Fifth Avenue Synagogue. The second page includes a portrait of Ariel Sharon with his birth and death dates (26.02.1928 - 11.01.2014).

This document is an official letter of patent issued by William Jefferson Clinton, President of the United States of America. It formally appoints Elie Wiesel, residing in New York, as a Member of the United States Holocaust Memorial Council. The appointment is for a term expiring on January 15, 2001, granting Mr. Wiesel all the powers, privileges, and emoluments associated with the office, subject to conditions prescribed by law. The document, signed by President Clinton, was issued in the City of Washington on the twenty-first day of February, one thousand nine hundred and ninety-six, which also marks the two hundred and twentieth year of the Independence of the United States of America.

This is a handwritten birthday letter addressed to Mr. Miesel, dated September 25, 2013, congratulating him on his 85th birthday. The authors, Sylvia Kennedy and Jerry Sherman (and possibly Emanuel), express their admiration for Mr. Miesel's books and writings, referring to him as a 'mensch'. They extend wishes for good health and happiness, incorporating a biblical verse from Numbers 6:24-26, and using the Hebrew word 'Shalom' and German word 'gesundt'. The letter also notes that one of the senders shares the same birthday date as Mr. Miesel (Sept 30) and will be turning 76. The first page features a colorful drawing of a walled city, reminiscent of Jerusalem.

A message from Jean to a Professor, conveying greetings and a social invitation from Elaine Kirshenbaum. Elaine wishes the recipient a Happy New Year and Happy Birthday and proposes a meeting for brunch or a visit in New York during the Thanksgiving/Hanukkah weekend (November 29-December 1). A cell phone number for Elaine is provided.