The first World Congress for Jewish Studies opens at the Hebrew University tonight with Jewish scientists and educators from (##) countries attending.
The conference was opened by Prof. Nahum Torchiner, dean of the Faculty for (##) Studies at the University, under whose auspices the congress was called. Dr. (##)gnes, president of the University, who addressed the delegates, stated that (##) problem facing Jewish students was the answer to the question: “What is (##)” He called for the development of the study of Judiasm which, he asserted, (##) in its infancy.
Sir Leon Simon, chairman of the University’s board of governors, suggested (##) institution should create a general humanitarian culture rooted in “Israel’s (##) cultural values.” David Ben Gurion and David Remez greeted the delegates in (##) of the Jewish Agency and the Jewish National Council.
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