Physics in Israel

APR 01, 1959

Stephen F. Jacobs

There are no liberal arts colleges in Israel. This fact became evident to me early in a recent visit to Israel. I was curious to learn how Israel’s educational system differs from the American system, and what success Israel is having in this area. There are three institutions of higher learning which offer training in physics; one in or near each of the three major cities (see map).

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