Series Title: “HUMAN RIGHTS: The Legacies of MLK Jr. and Elie Wiesel”

The Fall 2021 Elie Wiesel Memorial Lectures will be devoted to the theme of human rights, past and present, in Jewish and American traditions. Among the most compelling voices advocating for human rights that have emanated from Boston University were those of the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. and Nobel laureate Professor Elie Wiesel. This series honors their legacy and recalls their voices for today.

About the presenter: Elisha Wiesel

Elisha Wiesel, retired from a twenty-five year financial markets career, and is now chairman of an Israeli start-up, The Floor, while he spends time with his family, studies Talmud and works with non-profits such as Zioness, a progressive Zionist organization. When his father passed, he realized many others missed Elie Wiesel's voice - and so Elisha speaks from time to time about his father's legacy and message when the right opportunities arise for impact.

This event will take place in a hybrid format - both in person and on Zoom. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with the in person location, Zoom link and more information.