Thank You Note from Kari Nobrikawa to Dr. Wiesel

Thank you note from fifth grade student at Beit Tsipora in Kiryat Malachi, Israel. The letter begins, "Dear Elie Wiesel, Thank you for your donations to Beit Tsipora...How do you feel to be the director of two buildings at Beit Tsipora? Do you feel proud or happy? Please answer this question for me. Thank you for all the contributions and for errecting Beit Tsipora. I enjoy it.

This is a thank you letter from Marion and Elie Wiesel to Mr. Eric Kandel, dated October 7, 2008. The Wiesels express their gratitude for Kandel's "beautiful words" at Elie Wiesel's 80th birthday celebration, which took place at the 92nd Street Y. They acknowledge Kandel's mix of deep feeling and humor, and thank him for his kindness and friendship. The letter is signed by Marion and Elie Wiesel and sent from The Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity in New York.

A letter from Marion and Elie Wiesel, on behalf of The Elie Wiesel Foundation For Humanity, to Irshad Manji, expressing gratitude for her inspiring words and presentation at Elie Wiesel's 80th birthday celebration, which was held at the 92nd Street Y. The authors commend Manji's "deep feeling and humor" and convey their hope for future encounters.

In this letter, Shimon Peres writes to his dear friend Elie (likely Elie Wiesel). He thanks him for a recent letter and apologizes for not having visited him, explaining he was unaware of Elie's illness until he spoke with Marion (likely Marion Wiesel). Peres expresses his hope that Elie will be able to attend an upcoming conference. He emphasizes the urgent need to establish a new agenda for the Jewish people in a rapidly changing world. Peres argues against dwelling in nostalgia for a glorified past and instead calls for embracing a new era defined by the Jewish values of moral superiority, a passion for knowledge, and a commitment to peace. He concludes by expressing his deep gratitude and admiration for Elie, whom he sees as the ideal person to shape this vital new agenda.

This letter, dated October 7, 2008, from Marion and Elie Wiesel of The Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity, thanks Mr. Richard Holbrooke for his "beautiful words" delivered via video at Elie's 80th birthday celebration at the 92nd Street Y. The Wiesels express gratitude for Holbrooke's "deep feeling and humor" and his kindness, cherishing their friendship. They also mention looking forward to "more Wadi Rum adventures" at next year's "Petra conference." The letter is signed with "Warm regards" and "much love" from Marion, Elie, and Kati.