Letter from Ruth Lichtenstein (Project Witness) to Professor Eli Wiesel regarding a Holocaust documentary and an invitation to speak

Pilar Rahola, a Spanish journalist, criticizes the international press and the European left for their biased reporting and stances on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and Islamic dictatorships. She highlights the lack of demonstrations against Islamic dictatorships (e.g., Sudan, Burma), women's enslavement, and child soldiers, contrasting it with strong opposition to Israel. Rahola argues that the left often confuses support for Palestinians with defense of terrorism and disproportionately criticizes democratic states like the US and Israel while ignoring abuses in countries like Syria, Yemen, and Iran. She points out instances in Spain, such as a socialist mayor changing Holocaust remembrance day to "Nabka Day" and the Barcelona city council inviting a known terrorist, Leila Khaled. Rahola concludes that her non-Jewish background compels her to fight anti-Semitism and defend Israel, as its destruction would signify the destruction of liberty, modernity, and culture. She asserts her duty as a journalist to seek truth beyond prejudice and manipulation.

This multi-page program details an event featuring Nobel Peace Prize winner Elie Wiesel, who delivered a keynote address titled "Against Indifference" at Memorial Hall, UNC-Chapel Hill on October 10, 2010. The document includes a biography of Wiesel, highlighting his extensive work as an author, teacher, and human rights advocate, particularly his experiences during the Holocaust and his acclaimed book "Night." It lists program speakers, including Ari Gauss, Deena Fulton, Alyssa Schwartz, Ben Elkind, Shruti Shah, Dr. Bruce Carney, and Eli Evans, leading up to Wiesel's keynote. The program is part of a broader "Against Indifference" campaign sponsored by UNC Hillel and student partners from across campus, aiming to foster deeper dialogue and combat indifference. It also promotes related initiatives like the "Big Question Series- Exploring Indifference," the Safe Zone training program, the HAVEN program for sexual assault survivors, and the One Act training program for preventing interpersonal violence. The document concludes with acknowledgments to numerous sponsors and a call for audience engagement via a "Post-It Note Challenge."

This document is an invitation from the Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in New York, in cooperation with the Georgetown University Alumni Association. It invites recipients to the official designation of "Jan Karski Corner" at the intersection of Madison Avenue and 37th Street, followed by a panel discussion titled "Georgetown Professor Jan Karski: Giving Voice to the Holocaust." The event is scheduled for Thursday, April 16, 2009, at 2:30 PM, and will take place in front of the Consulate's residence at 233 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016. The invitation includes RSVP details. The first page features a photograph of Jan Karski and highlights his role as a "Legendary Polish Underground Courier in WWII," "The First to tell the Allies about the Holocaust," and a "Hero of the Polish and Jewish People," also recognized as "A Righteous Among the Nations."

This letter, dated April 2, 2008, from William Jefferson Clinton to Elie Wiesel, congratulates Wiesel on his honorary degree and upcoming President's Lecture at the City College of New York. Clinton reflects on Wiesel's life work, drawing parallels with the Jewish concept of 'dayenu' and emphasizing Wiesel's contributions beyond surviving the Holocaust and writing 'Night,' specifically highlighting his dedication to human rights through the Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity. Clinton expresses appreciation for Wiesel's chosen lecture topic, "Confronting Fanaticism: Building Moral Unity in a Diverse Society," and shares his own belief in shared values and the importance of recognizing the worth of every individual in building a global society.

This letter, dated January 7, 2015, from David G. Marwell, Museum Director & CEO of the Museum of Jewish Heritage, is addressed to Mr. Elie Wiesel. The letter invites Mr. Wiesel to a conference for educators, sponsored by Fanya Gottesfeld Heller, focusing on using literature to teach about the Holocaust. The Museum expresses its desire to present Mr. Wiesel with the first 'Fanya Gottesfeld Heller Tribute Award' at this event, recognizing his profound contributions to understanding humanity and the tragic history of the Holocaust through his writing. The letter concludes by asking Mr. Wiesel to confirm his attendance.