The Jewish and Zionist activities of Albert Einstein were described at the third of a series of programs commemorating the centennial of Einstein’s birth attended by both Jews and non-Jews. The presentation was made by Sergio Nudelstejer, secretary general of the Central Jewish Committee and representative of the American Jewish Committee for Mexico and Central America.
Several thousand people attended this week the series of lectures, symposiums and the showing of a film, ” The Education of a Genius” on Einstein Outstanding Mexican scientists, intellectuals and philosophers took part in the programs which were held at the National Institute of Anthropology and History. The centennial will be completed with the unveiling of a statue of Einstein in a park in the Jewish neighborhood of Hipodromo. The statue was presented by the Central Committee to Mexico City whose officials will participate in the unveiling.
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