Hebrew University Breaks Ground on New Campus in Jerusalem

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem today broke ground on its new campus on the 135-acre site adjoining the projected government sass in this city. The buildings which will arise on the campus are expected to cost $30,000,000.

The dedication ceremony which was opened by Prof. Benjamin Mazer, president and rector of the University, was attended by President Ben Zvi, who brought the country’s greetings to the University; Premier Moshe Sharett; members of Parliament and of the Cabinet; Dr. George Wise, president of the American Friends of the Hebrew University and chairman of the University’s Board of Governors; James Marshall, prominent American educator; Dr. Nahum Goldmann, Jewish Agency chairman, and others.

Drs. Goldman and Wise spoke glowingly of the University’s achievements. Afterwards, plaques were unveiled for Magnes Street and Werner Senator Park, both on the University’s new grounds, honoring the late Dr. Judah Magnes, former president of the University, and Dr. David Werner Senator, University executive vice-president, who died during a visit to the United States.

Dr. Wise asserted that the University must serve as a bridge between the Jewish communities of the world and Israel. He pointed out that while the University must provide equal opportunities for all serious and talented students whether rich or poor, it was not the University’s function to provide higher education for every young man and woman who wants to continue his studies without a specific aim. He declared that the University must train the country’s future leaders with understanding, wisdom and courage, and must create a cadre of scientific and technological experts.