An international science symposium will be convened here in March, 1979 to celebrate Albert Einstein’s 100th birthday. The 10-day symposium will include subjects ranging from recent developments in physics to Einstein’s impact on contemporary thought and culture. The event is organized by the Israel Academy of Science and Humanities, the Hebrew University, the Van Leer Foundation, the Jerusalem Foundation and the Aspen Institute of Humanistic Studies.
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