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Americans Are Elected to Hebrew University Board; Constitution is Adopted

August 5, 1926
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(Jewish Telegraphic Agency)

The constitution of the Hebrew University was finally approved by the Zionist Actions Committee which concluded its sessions here yesterday. The Committee elected a temporary administration of the affairs of the Hebrew University for a period of one year.

The administration is to consist of a Curatorium and an Academic Council.

The following were elected to the Curatorium: Nahum Sokolow, Dr. Stephen S. Wise, Chaim Nachman Bialik, Mr. Brodetsky, Norman Bentwich, Dr. M. Eder, Shmarya Levin, Dr. Arthur Ruppin, Felix M. Warburg of New York, Dr. Cyrus Adler of Philadelphia, Judge Julian W. Mack, Walter Mayer, Roger W. Straus, Dr. Nathan Ratnoff of New York. Professor Sigmund Freud, Chief Rabbi Hertz, Dr. Chaim Weizmann, Dr. Albert Einstein, Dr. Judah L. Magnes and Mr. Liebman.

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