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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


An Iron Dome of values: Israel's future lies in Herzl's vision - opinion

The founding principles envisioned by Herzl – mutual responsibility, concern for all, and prosperity without exploitation – are exactly what Israel needs now.

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Yuval Raphael pays homage to Theodor Herzl’s iconic Basel photo

The photo of Raphael on Friday was snapped in the same location where Herzl posed in 1901 when he was attending the fifth Zionist Congress.

 Yuval Raphael echoes Theodor Herzl’s pose in Basel.

Herzl's dynasty is gone, but his heirs are the Israeli people - opinion

Theodor Herzl died at 44. His heart could not withstand intense journalistic work together with the demands of promoting his vision - though the Zionist movement offered to pay him a salary.

 People visit the Mount Herzl military cemetery before the ceremony on Israel's Memorial Day, when the country commemorates fallen soldiers of Israel's wars and Israeli victims of hostile attacks, in Jerusalem, April 30, 2025

Independence Day 2025: A 'conversation' with great figures of Israeli, Zionist history - opinion

My questions, their words – genuine quotes spanning 130 years of vision and anticipation.

 AN AI-GENERATE image of a theoretical Zoom chat with some of the visionaries who helped create modern-day Israel.

Post–October 7 unity breathes new life into Herzl's Zionist vision – opinion

The second stage of Zionism—building a model society—can’t wait any longer, the author argues.

 THE MAIN rehearsal for tonight’s Remembrance Day/Independence Day ceremony on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem is conducted earlier this week. Our generation is brave, creative, and ready.

Editor's Notes: Why are influencers taking over the WZC? - comment

One thing is certain: these elections will shape the future of Zionist institutions for years to come.

 WHAT CHANGED that made social media influencers suddenly want to join political slates in an election many American Jews had never even heard of?

This week in Jewish history: Herzl writes Der Judenstaat, Byzantines betray the Jews

A highly abridged weekly version of Dust & Stars.

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

'Theodor' returns to Israeli Opera

The opera attempts to answer why and how Zionism – and our own existence as Hebrew-speaking Jews in Israel – emerged.

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WZO’s future in 2025: Relevance, resilience, and the Jewish people’s mission - interview

ZIONIST AFFAIRS: Verstandig sat down with Yaakov Hagoel, chairman of the WZO, to explore its vision, mission, and desired impact on the future of the Jewish people.

 WORLD ZIONIST ORGANIZATION Chairman Yaakov Hagoel has continued Theodor Herzl's Zionist vision in the years he has led the organization.

It is time for a new vision of Zionism - opinion

After almost 77 years, it seems that Zionism has deviated from its path and needs to recalculate its course.

 Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks to the media while standing in front of a portrait of Theodore Herzl, the father of modern Zionism, during a visit to the Independence Hall in Tel Aviv October 14, 2010.