Letter from Pavel Seifter to Elie Wiesel regarding a conference and meeting with President Havel

This document consists of a blue envelope and a folded greeting card. The envelope is addressed to Prof. Elie Wiesel at 555 Madison Ave., New York, NY 10022, from Evelyn Elie Eisele at 60 Cooper St. Apt. 4E, New York, NY 10034-3075. It bears a New York postmark dated April 10, 2014. The greeting card, produced by American Greetings, celebrates Passover, referring to it as the "Festival of Spring," "Festival of Matzot," and "Festival of Freedom," featuring illustrations of grapes, matzoh, and kiddush cups. Inside, the card contains a printed message "Wishing you a joyful Passover season and happiness all through the year." followed by a handwritten message in blue ink in French: "En vous souhaitant une excellente saison de Pessah." and signed "Evelyn."

This letter from Elie Wiesel to Mr. Harry H. Warner, President of The George C. Marshall Foundation, is dated October 16, 2003. Wiesel thanks Warner for the invitation to the Marshall Foundation dinner in Washington, D.C., which aims to honor Secretary of State Colin L. Powell. However, Wiesel regrets that he cannot attend because he is scheduled to speak at an International Rescue Committee dinner in New York on November 12th. He asks Warner to convey his warmest congratulations to Secretary Powell, expressing his admiration for Powell's integrity and moral principles, and stating that the Marshall Foundation Award is a fitting tribute. Wiesel concludes with a postscript mentioning a positive past meeting at VMI and expressing hope to meet again soon.

Václav Havel writes to Marion and Elie Wiesel on February 15, 2006, from Prague. He reminisces about their past collaborations, beginning with the Wiesels' "Hope for Hope" conference in Japan in 1996, which inspired the first Forum 2000 conference in Prague in 1997. He recalls the successful series of Forum 2000 conferences that followed, highlighting the 2001 conference held shortly after the 9/11 attacks, where Elie Wiesel spoke about the "globalization of evil". Havel then cordially invites both Marion and Elie to the 10th Anniversary Forum 2000 Conference, themed "Dilemmas of Global Co-Existence," to be held in Prague on October 8th and 9th, 2006, which coincides with his 70th birthday. He emphasizes the importance of their continued dialogue on pressing global issues and expresses his belief that their wisdom will enrich the conference.

Václav Havel writes to Elie and Marion Wiesel from Prague on December 17, 1998. This document is a translation of the original letter. Havel expresses his regret that the Wiesels were unable to attend that year's Forum 2000 conference, noting that their presence was greatly missed. He then formally invites them to the upcoming conference in 1999, which is scheduled to take place at Prague Castle from October 10th to 13th. The theme for the conference will be "The Process of World Integration – Alternative Visions," focusing on various aspects of globalization. Havel stresses the importance of their attendance and mentions his desire to continue a conversation they previously had in Geneva.

This document is an invitation from The NADAV Foundation to its 2012 Nadav Peoplehood Award Ceremony. The ceremony, scheduled for Wednesday, October 31st, 2012, at 19:30 at the YMCA in Jerusalem, Israel, is held to honor Professor Elie Wiesel and Mr. Avishai Cohen for their exceptional contribution and commitment to the Jewish People. The program includes a dinner reception and the award ceremony, with Mrs. Miki Haimovich serving as MC. The invitation provides details for RSVP, valet service, dress code recommendations, and a contact number for inquiries. A handwritten note on the left side, dated 10/25, indicates that this invitation was received by mail at "BU" (likely Boston University) and will be kept for archives, signed "Jean". The document, faxed on 2012-10-24, also includes the contact information for Prof. Elie and Marion Wiesel at Boston University.