Theodor herzl

On this day in history: Theodor Herzl convenes First Zionist Congress in Basel

From morning to night, the delegates planted the seeds for building state institutions: The Jewish National Fund, the Zionist Organization. 

Theodor Herzl at the First Zionist Congress, August 25, 1897
Promotional post by anti-Israel group ‘basel4palestine’ for a planned protest entitled "Death to Zionism" in Basel, Switzerland. August 29, 2026.

Basel police block 'Death to Zionism' protest planned for 129th anniversary of Zionist Congress

THE ‘ALTALENA’ burns off Tel Aviv in June 1948. Its wreckage may lie beneath the Mediterranean, but the political battle over what happened aboard it has never been buried.

Middle Israel: Netanyahu is digging up the Altalena to bury his own record - opinion

Israel buried the remains of Shimon (Leib) and Rivka Herzl, grandparents of the late Theodor Herzl, in Mount Herzl.

Herzl grandparents' return to Mount Herzl reveals Zionism's roots through generations - editorial


From Der Judenstaat to modern Israel: Herzl’s vision in today’s world - opinion

Over 100 years after Herzl’s Der Judenstaat, Israel faces global antisemitism, internal divisions, and the ongoing fight for its survival.

Supporting a ‘Free Palestine’ as part of a ‘Stop Bombing Iran’ protest following the US attack on Iranian nuclear sites, near the US Embassy in London, June 23, 2025.

ADL's Kenneth Jacobson: Israel should avoid using antisemitism as political tool - opinion

Israel is neither the cause nor the cure for modern antisemitism, but its choices reverberate across the Jewish world.

Jew-hatred is surging, but Israel’s behavior is not responsible for the rise in antisemitism, no matter how much antisemites try to portray it that way.

A people without a plan is a people without a land: Zionism, goal-setting go hand in hand - opinion

Zionism without goals is not a mistake—it is a moral abdication, and we are standing inside it.

 THEODOR HERZL.

Netanyahu warns Israeli democracy eroding, opposition boycotts ceremonial Knesset session

Netanyahu said Israel’s democratic balance has eroded at a Knesset ceremony marked by opposition boycotts and the absence of senior judicial figures.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at a ceremonial Knesset plenum session to mark the establishment of Israel’s parliament. February 2, 2026.

Israel’s untapped power: Sun, water, and true energy security - opinion

Israel’s foolhardy hyper-dependence on expensive, vulnerable, and explosive gas rigs will be the subject of a state commission of inquiry.

Former president Shimon Peres challenged the writer (pictured left) to power the Arava using 100% solar energy.

Spirit of Herzl: Central Jerusalem hotel with history, comics, and charm

Explore Jerusalem from the Spirit of Herzl Hotel, where Zionist comics line the halls and history meets comfort in a central location.

Welcoming guests.

What is Zionism? World’s most misunderstood movement still matters - opinion

Zionism has faded into symbolism, and recovering its original purpose is essential for the Jewish future.

 A silhouette of Theodor Herzl, the founder of modern Zionism, is displayed near a flag of the state of Israel on a building in Jerusalem.

How orthodoxy is redefining modern Zionism - opinion

Zionism thrived on diversity, but rising orthodoxy risks shrinking the movement and alienating Jews with differing views on religion and policy.

 THEODOR HERZL.

Who will save Israel? Lessons from its greatest leaders - opinion

Israel is vibrant but imperfect; history shows that true leaders, despite flaws, can guide the country toward a brighter future.

Modern day hero Theodor Herzl.

Zionism beyond Europe: Restoring the Mizrahi narrative in Jewish education - opinion

Theodor Herzl stood on the shoulders of these pioneers, and his ideas for a Jewish state can be traced directly to them.

 Jewish girls at a school performance in Benghazi, Lybia.