A Canadian Jewish boy, Chaim Werner won Thursday the International Bible Quiz for Jewish youth held at the Jerusalem Theater. Werner won 53 points of the 59 possible, just half a point ahead of two Israeli runners up–Gilead Neuman and Israel Peles. Fourth and fifth places were also taken by Israelis–Adiel Levi and Ammos Bitan. Participants from all over the world competed in the quiz. Werner received a specially decorated Bible and Bible Concordence. The other winners received special study grants of IL 1000. Werner also received the study grant.
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