In a symbolic ceremony, the Hebrew University inaugurated today its Argentine chair at its temporary quarters here. Presiding was Leon Simon who welcomed the Argentine guests–Dr. Salvador Kibrick, creator and sponsor of the Argentine chair, and Alfredo Korn, honorary treasurer of the Foundation.
Dr. Kibrick extended the greetings of the Argentine Jewish community to the “people who are defending the fatherland with unparalleled heroism.” He paid special tribute to the professors and students who gave their lives in defending the heights of Mount Scopus and the Hebrew University atop it against the Arabs. He acclaimed the role of the Hebrew University in building up the Israeli state.
Dr. Kibrick promised the fullest support for the Argentine chair which is designed to serve as a bridge between Israel and Argentina and to “unite in one noble aspiration the spirit of man fighting here and in Argentina for the great vision of freedom, justice and peace.” Mr. Korn also pledged the assistance of Argentine Jewry not only for the Argentine chair but also for the Hebrew University. University officials said the schools would be opened in the fall. They stated, the University would be entirely restored by April, when it will mark its 25th anniversary.
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