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Zionism succeeded beyond its founders’ dreams - so why is it dividing Jews? - analysis

From Jewish liberation movement to contested ideology, Zionism’s meaning has changed for Jews around the world

Campus protests over Israel have brought renewed attention to Zionism, with the movement increasingly debated through the language of colonialism and national  self-determination.Premium
Worshipers pray at Jerusalem’s Western Wall, a symbol of the Jewish people’s centuries-old connection to Zion, long before it became a modern political movement.PremiumPremium

Is Zionism still necessary? What it means to a generation born after Israel's founding

Three years after October 7, remembrance remains central to Jewish life, but the writer argues that honoring the past must also mean taking responsibility for the future.PremiumPremium

‘Never Again’ is what we build for the living, not just what we say for the dead - opinion

  David Milstein, former Special Assistant to the U.S. Ambassador of Israel, speaks during the general session at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Dallas, Texas, U.S., August 4, 2022.

From Dreyfus to David Milstein: The enduring accusation of Jewish dual loyalty - opinion


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.

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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.

WJC honors Fetterman, Stefanik with 2025 Theodor Herzl Award in New York ceremony

US lawmakers John Fetterman and Elise Stefanik received the 2025 Herzl Award from the WJC for defending Israel and fighting antisemitism in the US since October 7.

Congresswoman Elise Stefanik and WJC President Ronald S. Lauder at a ceremony for the 2025 Herzl awards.

Back from the dead: Herzl AI makes its debut at Friends of Zion Museum

As academics and thinkers reviewed Project Maccabee, Adam Scott Bellos recounted receiving feedback comparing his project to the works of Theodor Herzl. That led to Herzl AI.

Adam Scott Bellos is seen presenting the Herzl AI at the Friends of Zion Museum.

Lech Lecha: Journey to a new society - opinion

This two-way journey of the soul – going out and then returning transformed – is the pathway to personal and national renewal.

 ‘HERZL UNDERSTOOD the value of a great photo’: Theodor Herzl in Basel, 1897.

World Zionist Congress opens with tribute to October 7 victims, calls for unity

In the shadow of the October 7 attack, the 39th World Zionist Congress delegates to discuss Zionism’s future, address political tensions, and reaffirm the movement’s commitment to Israel’s survival.

Chairman of the World Zionist Organization Yaakov Hagoel poses for a picture outside the World Zionist Organization offices in Jerusalem, June 11, 2025.

Ignoring the importance of the World Zionist Congress would be a mistake - editorial

In a Jewish world where our identity, politics, and power are more important than ever in a post-October 7 world, WZC remains one of the few platforms where all major Zionists gather to debate.

 PRESIDENT ISAAC HERZOG addresses a gala event on August 29, 2022, on the occasion of the 125th anniversary of the First Zionist Congress, at the original venue, the Stadtcasino Basel, in Basel, Switzerland.