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Lesson 1 of 7·Theodor Herzl: The Birth of Political Zionism

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.

Taught By

Daniel Polisar
Daniel Polisar is the executive vice-president and a member of the faculty at Shalem College in Jerusalem.

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1 of 7 The Great Challenge of Establishing a Jewish State

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2 of 7 What Made Herzl Unique

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3 of 7 Herzl as the Leading Thinker and Writer of the Zionist Movement – Part I

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4 of 7 Herzl as the Leading Thinker and Writer of the Zionist Movement – Part II

5 of 7 Herzl as Chief Diplomat: The Great Powers, Britain, and the Balfour Declaration

6 of 7 Herzl’s Legacy

7 of 7 The First Zionist Congress and the Establishment of the State-in-the-Making