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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 526

Theodor Herzl

From 'Theodor,' Israeli opera production about founder of modern Zionism (Courtesy)
September 23, 2024, 10:04 am
Israeli Herzl opera ‘Theodor’ to premiere filmed version in NY
Story of founder of modern Zionism chosen as among best operas of 2023
By Jessica Steinberg
From 'Theodor,' the new original Hebrew opera about Theodor Herzl, premiering May 10, 2023 at The Israeli Opera. (Courtesy: Israeli Opera)
February 6, 2024, 9:05 pm
Israeli Opera original ‘Theodor’ named one of world’s best for 2023
Composition about two periods in life of Zionism founder Herzl wins accolades
By Jessica Steinberg
From 'Theodor,' the new original Hebrew opera about Theodor Herzl, premiering May 10, 2023 at The Israeli Opera (Courtesy Israeli Opera)
May 6, 2023, 10:32 am
A tale of two Herzls premieres in Tel Aviv in new opera ‘Theodor’
A Hebrew libretto for the ages asks audiences to consider what pushed the Jewish journalist and activist to found the modern Zionist movement
By Jessica Steinberg
McGill University History Prof. Gil Troy in The Times of Israel's offices, April 25, 2023. (Amanda Borschel-Dan/ToI)
April 28, 2023, 6:03 am
What Matters Now to Prof. Gil Troy: ‘Identity Zionism’ to cure Diaspora’s ‘unJews’
Historian-author expounds on the Zionist trinity of Jewish peoplehood, Land of Israel and modern state, and how young Diaspora Jews can use it as a vehicle of self-actualization
By Amanda Borschel-Dan
Students protest against the judicial overhaul, in Jerusalem, March 23, 2023 (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
March 23, 2023, 7:45 am
‘Day of paralysis’: Anti-overhaul activists block roads, bring protest to ministers
Some 500,000 expected at dozens of locations, with march to Bnei Brak planned for evening amid fears of clashes; banners go up on Jerusalem Old City walls, statue of Herzl
By ToI Staff
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August 30, 2022, 2:19 am
Herzog calls to ‘reclaim Zionism,’ turn it from a slur to a source of pride
President makes his remarks in headline speech at event marking 125th anniversary of the First Zionist Congress in Switzerland
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Composite photo showing Theodor Herzl, left, on the balcony of the Hotel Les Trois Rois in Basel, Switzerland, August 1897, and President Isaac Herzog on the same balcony, August 29, 2022. (GPO)
August 29, 2022, 6:26 pm
In Basel, Herzog recreates Herzl balcony photo, urges Israel-Diaspora unity in op-ed
President calls for strengthening ties and dialogue, instilling pride in younger generation, as he marks 125th anniversary of First Zionist Congress
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Theodor Herzl on the balcony of the Hotel Les Trois Rois in Basel, Switzerland, 1897. (CC-PD-Mark, by Wikigamad, Wikimedia Commons)
August 29, 2022, 11:14 am
WZO marks 125th anniversary of 1st Zionist Congress with lavish, costly Swiss affair
Organization says its confab in Basel is meant to send a message to ‘millions of Jews’ about Zionism, but they can’t even watch most of the invite-only event online
By Avner Hofstein and Judah Ari Gross
Then-Diaspora affairs minister Nachman Shai addresses a World Zionist Organization conference marking the 125th anniversary of the First Zionist Congress in Basel, Switzerland, on August 28, 2022. (Courtesy)
August 28, 2022, 11:48 pm
Diaspora minister calls for new paradigm in Israel’s ties to Jews abroad
In speech at event marking 125th anniversary of the First Zionist Congress, Nachman Shai says foreign Jews must play greater role in Jerusalem’s decision-making
By Judah Ari Gross
President Isaac Herzog at Beit Hanassi, the President's residence in Jerusalem, April 2022. (Ariel Jerozolimski for The Times of Israel)
August 28, 2022, 8:06 am
Herzog will set off for Basel to mark 125 years since First Zionist Congress
President to attend two-day event commemorating Herzl’s major address; guests to include over 1,000 Jewish leaders, entrepreneurs, philanthropists
By ToI Staff
Theodor Herzl, center, shown on a boat in 1898. (Universal History Archive/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
August 22, 2022, 11:50 pm
Creator of ‘Shtisel’ working on new Herzl series
Considered the father of modern political Zionism, Herzl’s contribution to Jewish history will be depicted on TV for the first time
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Susan Burns, curator at the Central Zionist Archives in Jerusalem points to the opening of Herzl's 'Altneuland,' on May 9, 2022. (Screen grab/Channel 13)
May 14, 2022, 1:26 pm
Handwritten manuscript of Herzl’s utopian ‘Altneuland’ on display for first time
Each of the 396 pages is insured for NIS 1 million; curator says father of Zionism’s vision of modern Israel, with light rail and electronic newspapers, is part ‘prophecy’
By Michael Horovitz
The Corps des ballet Dortmund Ballet brings its version of "A Midsummer Night’s Dream" to the Israeli Opera stage in the 2022/2023 season (Courtesy Leszek Januszew)
May 12, 2022, 2:02 pm
Ode to Theodor Herzl to premiere at Israeli Opera
Original work is one of eight productions being staged at the Tel Aviv opera house in 2022/2023
By Jessica Steinberg
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