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Vienna Dean Lauds Jewish Contributions to Science

February 18, 1929
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Praise for the contribution of Jewish scholars to the development of science was expressed by Dean Innitzer of the theological school of the University of Vienna.

Dean Innitzer was a speaker at the jubilee celebration of the Jewish Philosophical Society, which was held Friday at the University Hall. It was the first time since the World War that the university authorities were represented at a Jewish celebration.

Dean Innitzer stated that Jewish scholars have contributed much towards the greatness and the accomplishments of Vienna University. The scientific world has deep appreciation for the contributions of Jewry in ancient as well as modern times. The speaker, who commented on his recent visit to Palestine, also praised the Zionist work and was laudatory of the characteristics of the Jewish students. They are a peaceful, reliable and studious group, he stated. He advised the philosophical society to ask the university authorities for a subvention.

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