Ronald S. Lauder: Elie Wiesel was the world’s moral compass

2016. július 6 07:26

Ronald S. Lauder: Elie Wiesel was the world’s moral compass

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Small blog elie Ronald S. Lauder: Elie Wiesel was the world’s moral compass – Time

He gave me the courage to speak out on behalf of world Jewry. He inspired me to stand up for Israel, its people, its rights, its security. Everything I do today is because of the example Elie set for me, and for the world.
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