Dear Wiesel,

It is a huge pleasure for me to write this letter to you. My name is name, a current high school senior at school name located in the city of city's name. I want you to know that I am a very faithful fan of yours. I enjoy your writings, especially your story of the Holocaust. It has really inspired me to not complain every time I’m facing moments of unconformities and to feel more often tolerance for others.
Three months ago I started reading your wonderful piece of literature Night in my English class. This was the very first time I got to know about you and your past. As I read every single page of this book, my admiration for you became indefinite. The anecdotes that you tell us, the readers, about your surviving experiences in the concentration camps can’t be describe as anything, but admirable. It is admirable to see how at such an early age you find ways to survive the Holocaust. However, the controversial conflict that you are currently facing with your beliefs in God has marked a red flag in your life. Why do you believe that God has remained in silence at you and why do you doubt about His greatness? I know that in moment of desperation we tend to rely on his powerful love. We find shelter in Him and we believe that we are going to be protected in bad situations. I disagree on how you plan to resolve this conflict. Don’t ever try to rebel against God, our omnipotent creator. Remember what Moshe the Beadle once said to you ‘‘There are thousands and one gates leading into the orchard of mystical truth. We must never make the mistake of wanting to enter the orchard by any gate but our own.’’ In other words, you must be responsible of your own fate. God is there to guide you, but you are the one who has to draw conclusions on how to get to you goal.
I feel related to your conflict very much. There was a time in my life where everything seemed to be a horror movie for a long time. I have an uncle who suffered a cerebral paralysis due to a heart attack that left him in a really bad physical condition. My family, even those naive young members unaware of my uncle’s severe health condition prayed to God every night to rely in that someday He would cure my uncle. Unexpectedly, everything got worse when the doctors diagnosed my uncle with a malicious lung cancer. We all broke in cry and suddenly started questioning on God’s action. I took a sit in the dark silence of the hospital room where my uncle was and step by step I started losing faith in God. This was the exact moment when I recalled what Martin Luther King once said ‘‘The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.’’ I realized that God has a plan. He tests how much capable we are to handle hardships. As Moshe the Beadle said to you, we are the ones who draw our fate and I believe that’s exactly what God’s plan is all about in order to make us STRONGER. Don’t ever lose your faith to God! If you do so, you are not going to finish up your goal in surviving the Holocaust because you will then feel hopeless and discourage to continue. Just like in my case, I have faith that my uncle will soon be cured because I now understand that faith can move mountains.

"especially your story of the Holocaust" -- did he write only one story of the Holocaust?

"inspired me to not complain" -- awkward phrasing; how else can you write this?

Go through your paper, one sentence at a time, from the end to the beginning. This will help you isolate any problems that need to be fixed.

Let us know what you come up with.

Dear [Name],

Thank you for your kind letter and for expressing your admiration for my writings. I appreciate your thoughts and perspective on the question of faith in the face of adversity. It is indeed a deeply personal and complex matter that many individuals, including myself, have grappled with.

In my memoir, Night, I recount my experiences during the Holocaust, including the horrors of the concentration camps. It is within this context that my faith in God was severely tested. Witnessing the immense suffering and incomprehensible cruelty inflicted upon innocent people led me to question the presence and silence of God during those dark times. How could a benevolent and all-powerful God allow such atrocities to occur? This internal conflict between my belief in God and the realities of the Holocaust has left a lasting impression on me.

Your reference to Moshe the Beadle's words prompts an important reflection on personal responsibility. Moshe emphasized the importance of finding one's own path to truth and not relying solely on external sources. While I understand the sentiment behind this, it is important to recognize that faith and personal responsibility are not mutually exclusive. Many individuals, including myself, have grappled with maintaining faith while also acknowledging the harsh realities of the world.

Your personal experience with your uncle's health challenges also highlights the difficulties we face when confronted with circumstances that test our faith. It is natural to question and seek answers during times of hardship. Each person's journey and response to such challenges will be unique, and it is ultimately up to individuals to draw their own conclusions and find meaning in their experiences.

As for my own personal spiritual journey and the conflict I faced during the Holocaust, it is important to understand that it is a deeply individual struggle. While I doubted the presence and actions of God during that time, my reflections were not meant as a rebellion against a greater power. Rather, they were a reflection of the immense suffering and loss I witnessed and endured.

Faith, in all its various forms, can be a source of strength and comfort for many. It can inspire resilience, hope, and the perseverance necessary to overcome unimaginable challenges. However, it is essential to recognize that the question of faith is deeply personal, and each person's journey and response will be unique.

Thank you once again for your letter, and I appreciate the opportunity to discuss these profound matters. It is my hope that through sharing my experiences and thoughts, we may continue to seek understanding and compassion in the face of adversity.

Sincerely,
[Wiesel]