Chaim Weizmann

Chaim Weizmann's childhood in Belorussia is described in the biography. It sheds light on his early life before he became a prominent figure in the Zionist movement.

Chaim Weizmann, the future first President of Israel, was born in Motol, Russia on November 27, 1874. He later became a prominent figure in the Zionist movement and played a crucial role in the establishment of the State of Israel.

In 1891, Chaim Weizmann, a young student, left Russia to study chemistry in Germany and Switzerland due to university quotas restricting Jewish admissions. He supported himself by teaching science and Russian while studying.

Chaim Weizmann studied chemistry and sciences in Berlin and collaborated with Zionist intellectuals.

Chaim Weizmann received his doctorate in chemistry from the University of Freiburg summa cum laude in 1899, further solidifying his scientific credentials and involvement in the Zionist movement.

Chaim Weizmann graduated in chemistry from the University of Fribourg in Switzerland in 1899. This educational background laid the foundation for his future scientific and political career.

In 1900, Chaim Weizmann successfully obtained his Ph.D. magna cum laude at Fribourg, Switzerland. This academic achievement marked a significant milestone in his career.

In 1901, Chaim Weizmann became a professor for biochemistry at the University of Geneva, marking a significant milestone in his scientific career and his contributions to the Zionist cause.

In 1904, Chaim Weizmann moved to England after accepting a science position at the University of Manchester.

Chaim Weizmann got married in 1906.

During his visit to Jerusalem in 1907, Chaim Weizmann helped organize the Palestine Land Development Company as a practical step towards realizing the Zionist dream of a Jewish homeland in Palestine.

In 1910, Chaim Weizmann became a British citizen when Winston Churchill signed his papers. He held his British nationality until 1948, when he renounced it to assume his position as President of Israel.

In 1912, Chaim Weizmann made a significant discovery of a bacterium that could convert carbohydrate to acetone. This discovery proved to be of great value to the British armaments industry during World War I.

Chaim Weizmann had a meeting with Dorothy de Rothschild on November 7, 1914. Despite her inability to influence her cousinhood to support Weizmann, he later gained approval from Charles, second son of Nathan Mayer Rothschild.

On December 10, 1914, Herbert Samuel, President of the Local Government Board, offered Chaim Weizmann a Jewish homeland with funded developments, converting to Zionism. This marked a significant moment in Weizmann's efforts towards establishing a Jewish homeland.

Chaim Weizmann met with Balfour on December 12, 1914, where Balfour expressed understanding and support for the idea of a Jewish homeland. This encounter was pivotal in garnering political backing for the Zionist cause.

Chaim Weizmann had a crucial discussion with Chancellor of the Exchequer Lloyd George on January 15, 1915. This meeting played a significant role in advancing the Zionist agenda during World War I.

On April 14, 1915, the Zionist leadership met with Jewry's ruling Conjoint Committee, but Chaim Weizmann did not attend. The meeting discussed the vision of a Jewish Community worldwide and highlighted differing goals within the Zionist movement.

In 1916, Chaim Weizmann played a crucial role in helping the British munitions industry during World War I by developing a method to extract acetone from maize, which was essential for cordite production.

Chaim Weizmann met with Sir Mark Sykes on 28 January 1917, where Sykes suggested that Weizmann should take the leading part in the negotiations.

Chaim Weizmann met with Sokolow and Malcolm at Thatched House on Monday 5 February 1917 to discuss replacing the Chief Rabbi as the Jewish leader of Zionism.

On 7 February 1917, the British government recognized Chaim Weizmann as the Zionist leader and agreed to expedite the claim.

On 31 October 1917, Chaim Weizmann became the president of the British Zionist Federation, working with Arthur Balfour to obtain the Balfour Declaration.

Chaim Weizmann played a key role in the issuing of the Balfour Declaration on November 2, 1917, in which Britain expressed support for the establishment of a Jewish home in Palestine. This declaration had significant implications for the Zionist movement.

In April 1918, Chaim Weizmann led the Jewish Commission to Palestine to look for 'rare minerals' for the British war effort in the Dead Sea. His efforts contributed to the strategic interests of the British government.

In June 1918, Chaim Weizmann travelled to ʿAqaba in southern Transjordan where he met Amīr Fayṣal of Hejaz to discuss Jewish–Arab cooperation.

On January 3, 1919, Chaim Weizmann and King Faisal I of Iraq signed the Faisal Weizmann Agreement to establish relations between Arabs and Jews in the Middle East. The agreement aimed to secure Arab support for increased Jewish settlement in Palestine.

On 21 February 1919, Chaim Weizmann participated in a conference at Euston Hotel where he reassured Lord Bryce about pledges against international terrorism and discussed currency regulation and fiscal controls.

On September 19, 1919, Chaim Weizmann reiterated his stance that Palestine should be Jewish, akin to France being French and Britain being British, in an address to the English Zionist Federation.

In 1920, Chaim Weizmann attended the San Remo conference of Allied Powers, where the Balfour Declaration was confirmed and the Palestine Mandate was awarded to Great Britain.

In 1921, Chaim Weizmann, who had been president of the English Zionist Federation, became the head of the World Zionist Organization.

Chaim Weizmann reluctantly accepted the Churchill-White Paper in 1922, which redefined British responsibility towards a national Jewish homestead in Palestine.

In October 1923, Albert Einstein wrote a letter to Chaim Weizmann, expressing the challenges of being the chosen one of the chosen people.

The Hebrew University in Jerusalem, co-founded by Chaim Weizmann, was officially opened on April 1, 1925.

Chaim Weizmann was elected as the head of the Jewish Agency in 1929, representing the interests of Jews in Palestine to the British mandate power.

Chaim Weizmann resigned from his position in the Zionist Organization in 1930 due to policy changes by Britain that were unfavorable to Zionist work in Palestine. Despite initially resigning in pique, he was persuaded to stay in office.

Chaim Weizmann, Lola Hahn-Warburg, Charles Rosenbloom, and Celia Rosenbloom visited Albert Einstein at his summer house in Caputh on October 7, 1931.

Chaim Weizmann delivered a speech on the 'Jewish question and Zionism' at an event organized by the Berlin Zionist Organization in Berlin on October 10, 1931.

Chaim Weizmann played a significant role in public efforts to save German Jewry and its property following the rise of the Nazis in 1933.

Chaim Weizmann founded the Daniel Sieff Research Institute in Reḥovot, Palestine in 1934 with the assistance of friends from England. The institute aimed to advance scientific research in the region.

In 1935, Chaim Weizmann was re-elected as the president of the World Zionist Organization (WZO), a position he held until 1946.

Chaim Weizmann testified before the Peel Commission, highlighting the challenges faced by Jews in Europe and advocating for the partition plan, which was later rejected by the government. This marked the first official mention of a Zionist vision for a State with a Jewish majority alongside an Arab majority.

In 1937, Chaim Weizmann supported the recommendation of a British royal inquiry commission to divide Palestine into Jewish and Arab areas, advocating for a compromise solution amidst opposing views.

Chaim Weizmann wrote a letter to American Zionist leader Solomon Goldman discussing the possibility of acquiring land from Palestinian Arab Druze in the Galilee and eastern Carmel, which would involve the emigration of 10,000 Palestinians to Syria.

Chaim Weizmann sent a letter to Neville Chamberlain in 1939, affirming the Jewish community's support for Great Britain and the democracies, leading to a conspiracy theory by Nazi propaganda claiming a 'Jewish declaration of war' against Germany.

On May 25, 1942, Chaim Weizmann emphasized at the annual dinner of the Anglo-American Palestine Committee that Palestine must be the exclusive settlement destination for Jewish refugees. He underlined the closing doors for Jewish immigrants in other countries.

On November 4, 1944, Chaim Weizmann met with Churchill to urgently discuss the future of Palestine. Churchill expressed preference for Partition over his previous White Paper stance.

On September 20, 1945, Chaim Weizmann presented official documents to major powers for the restitution of property and indemnification, demanding heirless Jewish property for the rehabilitation of Nazi victims.

At the last Zionist congress in Basel on December 9, 1946, Chaim Weizmann emphasized the importance of moving towards life rather than glorifying martyrdom, marking a new path for Zionism.

Chaim Weizmann described the struggles and challenges faced by stateless Jews to the UN Special Committee On Palestine. He emphasized the difficulties of being a Jew without a recognized homeland and the implications of such statelessness.

Chaim Weizmann was instrumental in the adoption of the Partition Plan by the United Nations on November 29, 1947. This plan led to the creation of the State of Israel and marked a significant milestone in the history of the region.

On May 17, 1948, Chaim Weizmann was appointed as the president of the Provisional Privy Council, shortly after his discussions with President Truman.

On July 2, 1948, Kfar Ha-Nasi (President's Village) kibbutz was founded near the Golan Heights, overlooking the Jordan River, shortly after the establishment of the State of Israel.

Chaim Weizmann was elected as the first President of Israel on February 1, 1949, and served in this position from 1949 to 1952. He was a key figure in the early history of the nation.

Chaim Weizmann was elected as the first president of Israel on 16 February 1949, and served in this role until his death in 1952.

Chaim Weizmann, a leader of the World Zionist Organization, became the first president of Israel in 1949. He advocated for a Jewish state and gained support from influential politicians, statesmen, and Jews worldwide.

On November 2, 1949, the Daniel Sieff Institute was renamed the Weizmann Institute of Science in honor of Chaim Weizmann, becoming a global success in scientific research.

In 1951, Chaim Weizmann was re-elected for a second term in office.

Chaim Weizmann passed away on November 2, 1952, leaving behind a legacy of leadership and vision that significantly impacted the establishment and early success of the State of Israel.

Chaim Weizmann passed away in Rechovot on November 9, 1952, and was buried in the garden of his house, which is now part of the Weizmann Institute.

Chaim Weizmann passed away on November 27, 1952.

A book by Ruby Zaogoren, published by Garrard Pub. Co. in Champaign, IL, highlighting the life of Chaim Weizmann as the first President of Israel.

A publication by the Dept. of Education and Culture, World Zionist Organization, American Section in New York, NY, commemorating the 100th anniversary of Dr. Chaim Weizmann.

In 2005, Chaim Weizmann was voted the 45th-greatest Israeli of all time in a poll conducted by the Israeli news website Ynet.

Chaim Weizmann, a hero and a good leader for the Israelis, becomes the Head of State in Israel. He faces the challenges of leadership with many friends and supporters by his side.