Elie Wiesel

Philadelphia high school librarian ordered to remove posters with an Elie Wiesel quote

Quote by Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel removed from Philadelphia-area high school because it violated school’s 'neutrality' policy.

Handwritten works from Elie Wiesel's mysterious teacher opened to the public

"Shushani's" true identity remains unknown, though scholars believe his writings contain potentially groundbreaking ideas in Jewish thought.

Elie Wiesel memorialized with bust at Washington National Cathedral

Elie Wiesel, Holocaust survivor and human rights campaigner, will have his likeness added to the Human Rights Porch.

Montreal to name a park after Elie Wiesel

A Montreal park will be named after the Nobel Peace Prize winning author in honor of the fifth anniversary of his death.

Legislation named for Elie Wiesel aims to stop genocides

Congress passes legislation named for the late Elie Wiesel that aims to improve the US response to emerging or potential genocides.

'S-300 transfer a mistake that will only bring more difficulty'

Russian Chief Rabbi Berel Lazer opposes Putin's decision sending S-300 to Syria but says he is sure Israel has a way to deal with it.

Suspect arrested in vandalism of Wiesel's childhood home

Romanian police arrest 37-year-old man whom they suspect wrote anti-Semitic slogans on childhood home of Elie Wiesel.

Romania: Anti-Semitic graffiti found at Elie Wiesel's home

Police launch inquiry after discovering 'public toilet' and 'Nazi Jew' scrawled on home of Holocaust survivor.

House passes bill named for Elie Wiesel on combating genocide

US House of Representatives overwhelmingly approves bill named for Elie Wiesel making combating genocide official US policy.

Elie Wiesel: A yahrzeit cloud and portrait of love

Correcting Elie Wiesel

Last remnants of Jewish community struggle to retain heritage

A Hasidic dynasty began in this Romanian town. Now the Jewish community is barely surviving.

'The State of Israel is the answer to anti-Semitism'

Social Equality Minister attends Romanian parade in memory of Elie Wiesel, speaks of Wiesel's legacy in fighting anti-Semitism.

Elie Wiesel, my man for all seasons: First yahrzeit

Congressional bill named for Elie Wiesel aims to stop genocides

Bill named for famed Holocaust survivor and Nobel laureate aims to improve US response to mass murder abroad.

Manhattan street corner named after Elie Wiesel

Southwest corner of 84th Street and Central Park West named after late Nobel peace laureate Elie Wiesel.

Three moving firsthand accounts of the Six-Day War

Hadassah Magazine tells of Elie Wiesel's first visit to the Western Wall and of how the hospital functioned while its doctors fought a war.

'Elie Wiesel was the embodiment of perseverance'

Congresswoman Nita M. Lowey speaks about her relationship with Elie Wiesel, and US President Trump's aid to Israel.

'Will you be witness to the crimes which occurred here?'

Elie Wiesel's son Elisha speaks at the March of the Living about bearing witness to the horrors and not being silent while atrocities occur.

House approves resolution honoring Wiesel

U.S. House of Representatives unanimously approves resolution honoring the life and work of Nobel Laureate.

Russian Jews posthumously honor Elie Wiesel

Jewish organization working in the former Soviet Union inaugurates exhibition in Moscow on the life of Nobel laureate Elie Wiesel.

Hypocrites all: What does it mean to be pro-Israel in 2016?

Bill honoring Wiesel approved by House committee

House Foreign Affairs Committee approves bill to honor the life and work of Elie Wiesel.

After Elie Wiesel, can anyone unite American Jews?

Following Elie Wiesel's, is the American Jewish community too divided to unite under any one person’s moral voice?

Hundreds pay tribute to Elie Wiesel's in Romania

Nobel laureate was instrumental in getting Romania to face up to its dark past.

7 Elie Wiesel books that show his influence

World-renowned Holocaust survivor, human rights activist best known for his memoirs - but his memory lives on in dozens of other works too.

Clinton 'rejects' Blumenthal's attacks on Wiesel

Max Blumenthal, son of Clinton confidant Sidney Blumenthal, slammed Wiesel as 'pro-apartheid inciter of hatred' and 'friend of fascists'.

Elie Wiesel: Should the people of Israel remain "Jews of Silence" ?

How Wiesel inspired the Free Soviet Jewry movement

Elie Wiesel was best-known for his work preserving the memory of the Holocaust - but his impact extended far beyond the past.

Elie Wiesel gave the world a conscience

The quest to challenge 'indifference' was a driving force in Wiesel’s writing, advocacy and public presence.

Elie Wiesel: In memoriam

'Wiesel was a champion of the Jewish people'

Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations mourns the death of renowned author Elie Wiesel.

In Romania, poignant memories of Elie Wiesel

Perhaps nowhere is Elie Wiesel's passing felt more poignantly than in his country of birth.

Elie Wiesel's key literary works

Holocaust survivor, activist - and above all educator and scholar.

A giant passes: Memorable quotes from Elie Wiesel

Elie Wiesel was - and will always remain - known for his eloquent, powerful work to preserve the memory of the Holocaust.

Elie Wiesel hangs a mezuzah - next to Michael Mark

A photo, taken in Otniel, shows the living memory of Wiesel and Mark, both dead within a day of each other.

Obama: Wiesel was 'the conscience of the world'

President Barack Obama expresses condolences over the passing of his close friend Elie Wiesel.

Israeli presidents bid farewell to Elie Wiesel

'Hero of the Jewish people, giant of humanity'; President Rivlin, Shimon Peres, pay tribute to Elie Wiesel.

Eli Wiesel passes away

World-renowned Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Holocaust educator and human rights activist passes away aged 87.

Elie Wiesel made an honorary citizen of Jerusalem

Mayor Nir Barkat travels to NY to personally bestow honor upon Wiesel, in honor of his work to keep the city Israel's undivided capital.