Israel Minister of Education Zalman Shazar opened the newly-dedicated Department of Antiquities of the Hebrew University here yesterday. Addressing the distinguished audience of professors and scholars attending the ceremonies, Mr. Shazar urged the formation of a “Society of Friends of Hebrew Antiquities.”
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