Shaking Elie Wiesel’s Hand
Originally written early on October 4th, the day after the Prize in Ethics Ceremony. A full day report will be coming soon. Dr. Patterson told us that when he met Elie Wiesel his life was divided into two parts. I did not understand what he meant until after the awards were handed out. When the ceremony was done, I found myself standing near Gavriel (the first place winner). Professor Wiesel came to us and took my hand his his left and Gavi’s in his right. He held my hand in the way family does sometimes, when they are proud or...