Letter from Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg to Elie Wiesel regarding "Wise Men and Their Tales"

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Letter from Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg to Elie Wiesel regarding "Wise Men and Their Tales"

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October 28, 2003

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Bloomberg, Michael R.

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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.

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