"A generation without history is a generation that not only loses a nation’s memory but loses a sense of what it’s like to be inside a human skin.”
The Israeli opera 'Theodor: The Unknown Story of Herzl' debuted in New York, showcasing Herzl’s Zionist vision through a powerful musical performance.
Since the 1880s, Zionists have aimed to enrich Palestinians to foster peace. Yet, despite this approach, conflict and violence continue.
While Jewish divisions are often highlighted, true unity emerges during crises, revealing the enduring solidarity of the Jewish people both in Israel and the Diaspora.
What would Israel’s early Zionist leaders think of today’s state? From political shifts to evolving peace efforts, we reflect on whether modern Israel meets their visions and dreams.
A brief rundown of major historical events in the history of Zionism.
The filmed adaptation of Theodor offers wonderful insights that might have been missed even by those who attended the live performance.
2024, another Shabbat in Munich, another arrival; and again, the Jewish nation was asked to make a “tough choice.”
The opera, which centers on two periods in the life of the founder of modern Israel, premiered last May to great acclaim.
With the UN Climate Conference (COP28) in Dubai approaching, the Jewish state should revisit the vision of modern Zionism’s founding father.
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