Theodor herzl

Theodor Herzl and American Jews: The untold story of a Zionist bond that changed history

From early skeptics to aliyah pioneers, American Jews have carried forward Theodor Herzl’s dream for more than a century.

Theodor Herzl (1860-1904), visionary.
THEODOR HERZL leaning over the balcony of the Hotel Les Trois Rois.

Rare Herzl letters, early Zionist treasures up for auction to support fight against antisemitism

President Isaac Herzog speaks at a state memorial ceremony at Mount Herzl, Jerusalem, July 5, 2026.

Herzog slams Turkish FM's comments that Israel is 'burden on the world'

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

The New Jewish Question - opinion


Even after 125 years, pluralism is the singular vision of Zionism - opinion

Zionism is ingrained in Judaism. It’s not a land grab, as those who wish to destroy Israel remind the world every day.

 THE GREAT hall of the refurbished Stadtcasino Basel was full of Zionists last week.

It's time for a new era of Israel-Diaspora ties - opinion

We have to adopt a new paradigm, one which I shall call: The Jewish peoplehood paradigm – Israel and Diaspora as partners.

 THIS WEEK, the writer addresses the 125 Years of Zionism conference, in Basel.

Don't forget where Zionism comes from - opinion

Zionism – the Jewish yearning to return to their ancestral homeland of Israel – has existed since Jews were exiled from the Land of Israel.

 ATTENDEES ARRIVE for the conference on the occasion of the 125th anniversary of the First Zionist Congress at the original venue, the Stadtcasino Basel, in Switzerland this week.

Was there a reclamation of Zionism in Basel?

DIASPORA AFFAIRS: On August 29, 1897, Theodor Herzl convened in Basel the First Zionist Congress. One hundred and twenty-five years later, the WZO chose to commemorate the congress.

 PARTICIPANTS SING ‘Hatikvah’ at the end of a gala event on occasion of the 125th anniversary of the First Zionist Congress at the original venue, the Stadtcasino Basel, in Basel, Switzerland, on Monday.

Should Israelis still celebrate Zionism?

The Jerusalem Post Podcast with Yaakov Katz and Lahav Harkov.

Theodor Herzl Vs. Isaac "Bougie" Herzog

Herzl's legacy lives on in Chicago - opinion

Time will tell if the next great leaders, thinkers, artists, athletes and educators come from the Herzl School of Excellence, but of one thing I am sure...”if they will it, it is not a dream.” 

 Theodor Herzl, center, shown on a boat in 1898.

Zionism past and present: From Herzl to Herzog

Wisely speaking in Hebrew, even though much of the 125th anniversary of Herzl’s First Zionist Congress this week transpired in English, Herzog was at his best.

 PRESIDENT ISAAC Herzog addresses the 125 Years of Zionism conference in Basel on Monday.

Reasserting Zionism and why it's important - opinion

Theodor Herzl said, "At Basel, I founded the Jewish State. If I said this out loud today, I would be greeted by universal laughter."

 ‘IN CONSIDERING the future of Zionism 125 years after Basel, we need to consider recent changes in the Jewish and wider world,’ says the writer

125 years on, this is my Zionism - opinion

Zionism and the state of Israel means a lot to the Jewish people, why?

THE TWENTY-FIRST Zionist Congress, Geneva, 1939.

Basel 125 years later: Our biggest challenge is anti-Zionism -opinion

We cannot guarantee a secure Jewish future without strong efforts to push back against the extreme anti-Zionism rampant in many countries and seeping into international forums.

 ISRAEL IS accused of genocide, at a protest outside the Israeli Consulate in Los Angeles, May 2021.