In a statement to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency, Dr. Weizmann revealed that he would go to Palestine only in October, 1933, when he hoped to remain there for some time in connection with his plans relating to the Agricultural Institute. He said, that his visit to Palestine projected for Chanukah, was still undecided.
He further disclosed that a London Committee, the personnel of which, included himself, Sir Philip Hartog and Sir Herbert Samuel, was engaged in drawing up a Constitution for the Hebrew University for submission to the Palestine Government, with a view to securing Government recognition for the University. He stated that he had discussed the possibility of Einstein lecturing at the Hebrew University before the latter’s departure for the United States. Dr. Weizmann, had claimed that all Einstein would require would be a pencil, paper and a chair, in order to make it possible for him to give the Hebrew University, the fullest advantage of his teaching. Apparently, however, Einstein disagreed with Dr. Weizmann’s view of his requirements for lecturing at the University. Nevertheless, Dr. Weizmann expressed the hope that Einstein would one day go to Palestine in order to fill a Chair at the Hebrew University.
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