Program for "Une nuit pour Václav Havel", Festival d'Avignon

This document is a prologue by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Elie Wiesel, titled "To Our Children," extracted from his keynote address delivered on May 28, 1984, at the First International Conference of Children of Holocaust Survivors in New York City. The excerpts are published in the 2015 book "God, Faith and Identity from the Ashes," edited by Menachem Z. Rosensaft. Wiesel addresses the post-Holocaust generations, particularly the children of survivors, reflecting on the challenges of memory and conscience after the Holocaust. He draws parallels to the Talmudic legend of Rabbi Shimon ben Yohai and his son Rabbi Eleazar, who emerged from a cave to an unchanged world, to illustrate the disbelief and anger felt by survivors. Wiesel acknowledges the healing power of the younger generation's anger and their commitment to carrying forward the message of history and identity. He emphasizes the shared responsibility to learn from suffering, prevent its recurrence, and maintain the continuity of Jewish memory and identity, transforming pain into a commitment to heal the world.

This document is an invitation from Mrs. Annette Lantos for the Second Annual Presentation of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Prize, which honors Professor Elie Wiesel. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, November 17, 2010, at 1:00 p.m. at the Tishman Auditorium at the New School, located at 66 West 12th Street, New York, NY. The invitation includes RSVP instructions with an email address ([email protected]) and a phone number. A private reception with Professor Wiesel is noted to precede the main program. The first page contains handwritten notes indicating an 'URGENT' request for approval/changes by a specific date, with an 'OK' and date of '10.7.10', likely an internal approval. The document also features images of Tom Lantos and Elie Wiesel, alongside a quote from Elie Wiesel emphasizing the importance of defending those persecuted for their race, religion, or political views.

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 letter, dated September 2008, is a congratulatory message from Traian Basescu, President of Romania, to Professor Elie Wiesel on the occasion of his 80th birthday. Bascesu expresses profound recognition for Wiesel's significant endeavors in upholding the values of mankind, his courage in combating intolerance and hatred worldwide, and specifically for his crucial activity as President of the International Committee on the Study of Holocaust in Romania, which greatly benefited the country. The letter also extends warmest wishes for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur to Professor Wiesel and all members of the Jewish community. Bascesu concludes by thanking Wiesel for his lifelong efforts and wishing him many happy returns, good health, and continued success.

This document is the program for the 21st Annual Canterbury Medal Dinner, held on May 12, 2016, at The Pierre Hotel in New York City. The event is hosted by The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty and honors Armando Valladares, recognized as a poet, artist, human rights activist, and former political prisoner. The program includes an overview of The Becket Fund and the Canterbury Medal, profiles of the Master of Ceremonies (Kristina Arriaga de Bucholz), those giving opening remarks (William P. Mumma), invocation (Fr. Paul Scalia), tribute to the Medalist (Elie Wiesel), and benediction (Elder Gary E. Stevenson). It details Valladares's biography, highlighting his 22 years as a political prisoner in Cuba and his advocacy for human rights and religious liberty. The program also lists past Canterbury Medalists, Dinner Chairs (Tony and Christie de Nicola), honorary vice chairmen, Becket Fund Board of Directors, and various sponsors and contributors, including organizations like The Knights of Columbus, EWTN Global Catholic Network, The Heritage Foundation, and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. A dinner menu is also included.