In Elie Wiesel’s hometown, hundreds protest anti-Semitism by retracing his walk to be deported The mayor of the city in Romania led the procession by villagers dressed in traditional clothing to emphasize that the Jewish novelist is no less a part of their heritage than its other elements.
New York City names street in honor of Elie Wiesel The southwest corner of 84th Street and Central Park West on the Upper West Side was renamed Elie Wiesel Way.
12 inspiring Jews who died in 2016 There were several notable deaths in 2016 — including these dozen Jewish men and women from all walks of life.