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Course · 7 Lesons · 6 hr 28 min

Theodor Herzl: The Birth of Political Zionism

In seven thought-provoking lectures, Dr. Daniel Polisar—one of the world's leading experts on Theodor Herzl—uncovers the true story of Herzl's conversion to Zionism and inspires us with Herzl's vision, strategy, leadership, and deep Jewish pride.

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Lessons in this Course

  1. 1
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    00:48:59

    The Great Challenge of Establishing a Jewish State

    To truly understand Herzl’s challenge, we have to unknow everything we know about Zionist history and the modern State of Israel.

  2. 2
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    00:50:46

    What Made Herzl Unique

    Dr. Polisar presents the primary assets Herzl brought to his effort to found a Jewish state.

  3. 3
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    00:55:48

    Herzl as the Leading Thinker and Writer of the Zionist Movement – Part I

    Dr. Polisar introduces Herzl’s most important work, The Jewish State, and explains how the book was born.

  4. 4
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    01:02:04

    Herzl as the Leading Thinker and Writer of the Zionist Movement – Part II

    When it was published, The Jewish State elicited strong and varied reactions. Dr. Polisar explores the book’s arguments and the reactions to its publication.

  5. 5
    51
    01:02:19

    The First Zionist Congress and the Establishment of the State-in-the-Making

    When Herzl wrote, “at Basel I founded the Jewish state,” he was not speaking metaphorically.

  6. 6
    61
    00:59:31

    Herzl as Chief Diplomat: The Great Powers, Britain, and the Balfour Declaration

    In pursuing diplomacy with the great powers of his time, Herzl left no stone unturned.

  7. 7
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    00:48:59

    Herzl’s Legacy

    Dr. Polisar closes this course with an exploration of all Herzl achieved in just eight years and a discussion of what aspiring leaders and statesmen can learn from him.