Prof. Albert Einstein visits the Technion

During his only visit to the Land of Israel, on February 11th, 1923, Prof. Albert Einstein toured the workshops of the Technicum and the Realia School. With his wife, he planted two palm trees in the front area of the main building. Upon his return to Germany, he established the first Friends of the Techncum Association.


Prof. Albert Einstein tours the workshops of the Technikum and the Reali School during his only visit to the Land of Israel. He, together with his wife Elsa, plants two palm trees in front of the main building. After returning to Germany, he establishes the first Friends of the Technion Association.

Credits: The Yehoshua Nessyahu Technion Historical Archive

One of the palm trees planted by Prof. A. Einstein during his visit to Eretz Yisrael and the Technion in 1923.

credits: The Yehoshua Nessyahu Technion Historical Archive. 1981

 

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