New Year Greeting Card from Ezra Berkowitz

A thank-you letter from Christopher Shays, Member of Congress, to Mr. and Mrs. Marion and Elie Wiesel, dated February 16, 2007. Shays expresses gratitude for their thoughtful words of congratulation regarding his reelection to Congress, noting it was a "wonderful victory" and that he is glad the "intense campaign is over." He mentions being rejuvenated by interacting with them and their neighbors. He concludes by stating that the next two years will be critical for the country and that he looks forward to working with and representing the residents of the Fourth Congressional District for another term. The letter includes a handwritten personal note from "Chris (+Botsi)" to Marion and Elie, expressing how blessed they feel to have them as constituents. The document also indicates it was "Paid for by the Christopher Shays for Congress Committee, Ralph Depanfilis, Treasurer" and bears a "RECEIVED R3.6.07" stamp.

Writing to her sister-in-law Ann, Rebecca gives treatment advice for the hair loss her her niece Miriam is experiencing, tells of the apprehensions of various family members regarding the political situation, and comments on the fashion of the Black population in Philadelphia.

Rebecca writes to her brother Ben, expressing both her abhorrence of the war and her concern for Ben. She also apprises him of the family's plans to spend Rosh Hashanah at the Hays residence, Bloomfield, and promises to send whatever he needs, including his pistols.

The document is a greeting card from the International Campaign for Tibet (ICT) celebrating Losar, the Tibetan New Year. It wishes recipients "Losar Tashi Delek" (Happy New Year) for the Fire Monkey Year 2143, which commenced on February 8, 2016. The card describes Losar as one of the most important holidays for Tibetans and conveys wishes for peace, health, and happiness. It features a monkey illustration and includes handwritten signatures from various members of the ICT family. The card also notes that it is printed with soy ink on recycled paper and provides ICT's contact information in Washington, D.C.

The document is a New Year's greeting card from King Abdullah II and Queen Rania of Jordan for the year 2007-2008. The front cover features Arabic calligraphy by the artist Hassan Massoudy with an Islamic prayer for peace: "Oh God, you are peace and from you is peace, so greet us, our Lord, with peace." The inside of the card contains a family photograph of King Abdullah, Queen Rania, and their four children: Crown Prince Hussein, Princess Iman, Princess Salma, and Prince Hashem. Alongside the photo is a bilingual greeting in Arabic and English: "Wishing you a blessed New Year filled with love and peace." The card is signed by both King Abdullah and Queen Rania. The back indicates it is from "The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan" for "2007-2008".