Chaim Weizmann was a prominent Jewish scientist and statesman, born on November 27, 1874, in Belarus. He is best known for his role in the establishment of the State of Israel and served as its first President from 1949 until his death in 1952. Weizmann was a biochemist who made significant contributions to science, particularly in the field of fermentation and the production of acetone. In addition to his scientific achievements, Weizmann was a key figure in the Zionist movement. He worked tirelessly to gain international support for the Jewish homeland, notably influencing the issuance of the Balfour Declaration in 1917, which expressed British support for a Jewish national home in Palestine. His efforts helped lay the groundwork