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Witness: Lessons from Elie Wiesel's Classroom

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Witness: Lessons from Elie Wiesel's Classroom by Ariel Burger offers a profound insight into Elie Wiesel's teachings through the eyes of a devoted student. The book explores Wiesel's unique approach to storytelling and moral education, emphasising empathy, understanding, and the power of questioning. It provides readers with a thoughtful reflection on how to apply these life lessons in confronting humanity's darkest moments.
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You might like this book if you're interested in exploring the profound insights and moral challenges faced in Elie Wiesel's classroom. This educational journey reveals how Wiesel's teachings continue to inspire and guide students in grappling with complex ethical questions, making it ideal for those seeking to reflect deeply on human values and the role of the educator.

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Witness: Lessons from Elie Wiesel's Classroom

In the vein of Tuesdays with Morrie, a devoted protege and friend of one of the world's great thinkers takes us into the sacred space of the classroom, showing Holocaust survivor and Nobel Peace Prize recipient Elie Wiesel not only as an extraordinary human being, but as a master teacher.

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In the vein of Tuesdays with Morrie, a devoted student and friend of Holocaust survivor and Nobel Peace Prize recipient Elie Wiesel invites readers to witness one of the world's greatest thinkers in his own classroom in this instructive and deeply moving read, a National Jewish Book Award–winner.

The world remembers Elie Wiesel (1928–2016) as a Nobel laureate, activist, and author of more than forty books, including Oprah’s Book Club selection Night. Ariel Burger met Wiesel when he was a teenage student, eager to learn Wiesel's life lessons.

Witness chronicles the intimate conversations between these two men as Burger sought Wiesel's counsel on matters of intellect, faith, and survival while navigating his own personal journey from boyhood to manhood, from student and assistant to rabbi and teacher.

In this thought-provoking account, Burger brings the spirit of Wiesel’s classroom to life, where the art of storytelling and the act of listening conspire to make witnesses of us all—as it does for readers of this inspiring book as well.

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Witness: Lessons from Elie Wiesel's Classroom by Ariel Burger offers an evocative memoir interweaving Wiesel's impactful teaching methods with insights from Burger's experiences. Reviewers praise the book for its sincere reflection on Wiesel's educational approach, highlighting themes such as the balance between faith and doubt and the quest for a meaningful life. Readers are drawn into Wiesel's intimate classroom environment, where profound lessons on humanity and resilience are imparted, making it an inspiring read for educators and learners alike. Ariel Burger is lauded for presenting a heartfelt tribute to Wiesel's wisdom and the transformative power of words.

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ISBN: 9780358108528

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 23 March 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: HarperOne

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 304

About the Author

ARIEL BURGER is a teacher, writer, and artist whose work focuses on education, spirituality, the arts, and strategies for social change. An ordained rabbi, Ariel received his PhD in Jewish Studies and Conflict Resolution under Elie Wiesel. A lifelong student of Professor Wiesel, Ariel served as his Teaching Fellow from 2003-2008, after which he designed educational initiatives at several nonprofits. Ariel travels the world lecturing and serving as a scholar/artist-in-residence, facilitating workshops for educators and leaders, and consulting to creative organizations. When Ariel's not learning or teaching, he is creating music, art, and poetry. He lives outside of Boston with his family. www.arielburger.com

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