Letter regarding a Holocaust symposium, literature, and education

This document is a memo from the Office of Marion Wiesel to Mr. Steve Wigler, dated June 17, 2003. It states that, per request, it encloses Professor Elie Wiesel's recent comments on Evgeny Kissin. The attached text, authored by Elie Wiesel, expresses his profound feeling that Evgeny Kissin is the greatest pianist of his generation. Wiesel notes that when Kissin plays, his listeners and even "Creation itself" join in the song. A handwritten note confirms the document was mailed to the recipient's address in Baltimore, MD.

A letter from Barbara Bush, dated January 9, 1990, to Elie Wiesel. In the letter, written on White House stationery, Bush expresses her delight in receiving a beautifully bound copy of Wiesel's book "Night" for her personal library. She also extends her gratitude for the lovely inscription and conveys her intention to read and treasure the book.

This document is a letter to the editor of The Canadian Jewish News, dated February 11, 1993, from Eli Pfefferkorn. The letter critiques an editorial comment concerning President François Mitterrand's Day of Remembrance decree. Pfefferkorn argues that the editorial overlooks the significant worldwide contributions of Elie Wiesel, particularly his role as a frequent lecturer in academic and political circles in France, which are seen as integral to the President's own sphere. The author suggests that a corrective to this oversight is necessary.

A letter from Rabbi Rafi Feuerstein to Mr. Wiesel, informing him of the passing of his father, Professor Reuven Feuerstein, on April 29, 2014. The letter highlights the similarities between Mr. Wiesel and Professor Feuerstein, both being Romanian Jews who survived the Holocaust and dedicated their lives to humanistic endeavors, touching thousands of people. Rabbi Feuerstein requests Mr. Wiesel to be the keynote speaker at his father's memorial service, which is planned for May 27th or 29th in Jerusalem, shortly before Shavuot and following the Shloshim period. The Feuerstein Institute offers to cover all travel and accommodation costs. The letter emphasizes the desire to honor Professor Feuerstein's life and work, recognizing him as a "giant of wisdom" and an embodiment of 'Tselem Elokim' (The Image of God).

This document is a program for an "Evening of Holocaust Remembrance" held at Chapman University, featuring readings from the works of Elie Wiesel. It includes a detailed biography of Elie Wiesel, highlighting his life as a writer, teacher, Nobel Peace Prize laureate, and human rights advocate, with a focus on his experiences during the Holocaust. The program lists the performers (singers, instrumentalists, and readers) and the creative and production team involved in the event. It presents selected texts from Wiesel's works, emphasizing themes of memory, the Holocaust, and the human capacity to remember and confront oblivion. The event, which included the lighting of remembrance candles, took place during the week of April 12-19, 2015, and aimed to commemorate the millions who perished in the Holocaust and honor survivors and rescuers, while promoting justice and human rights through the power of memory and storytelling.