Theodore herzl

The Torah between Abraham and Herzl: Israel’s call to moral leadership - opinion

The Torah portions Lech Lecha, Vayera, and Hayei Sarah form a trilogy of leadership, from vision to continuity. Abraham and Herzl lived in different worlds but shared a mission.

An illustrative image of God calling on Abraham to leave his country to the Promised Land.
 A silhouette of Theodor Herzl and an Israeli flag hanging from a pole attached to the side of a building in Jerusalem, Israel.

A New Zionist Home for a New Zionist Conversation - opinion

 ISRAEL’S AMBASSADOR to the UN Danny Danon speaks at a Security Council meeting this week. The Jewish state’s approach has always been the same as that of Caleb and Joshua: ‘Let us by all means, go up… for we shall surely overcome it,’ says the writer.

Echos of biblical proportions: Israel's war with Iran mirrors story of Moses's 12 spies - opinion

 Batel Blaish-Sultanik is the Executive Director & Founder of the AID Coalition

A second Herzl moment: Why Zionist institutions must reform now - opinion


Encountering Peace: The loss of youth

Their childhood was filled with fear; where did these young people learn to raise their voices with such clarity of purpose and determination?

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Jewish state would disappoint Herzl, 39% of Israelis say

Substantial minority of public thinks Israel has strayed of original vision of Jewish commonwealth in Land of Israel.

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This Week in History: The Dreyfus Affair begins

The trial and false conviction of a Jewish French military officer became an influence on Zionism and French secularism.

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Israel - Alone and Strong

It doesn't matter how small or weak Israel may seem, compared to other nations. The power of all other nations combined is only like a drop in the bucket compared to the power of the God of Israel.

Iran war games