History of Zionism
What visions of Zionism shape Israel today?
4.7 (29)
45 mins
Learn about the Zionist movement and how it led to the building of a Jewish state. Discover the impact of historical events, like the influence of American Jewish support after World War II.
Ep 1:
Ancient Roots of a Modern Dream
From Exodus to Herzl's Congress, explore how biblical yearning for homeland collided with fierce ideological rifts between Herzl's political Zionism and Ahad Ha'am's cultural vision.
Ep 2:
Bialik's Rage and Tel Aviv's Rise
After Kishinev's horror, Bialik's searing poetry demanded a 'new Jew'—a rebirth realized in Tel Aviv, the world's first modern Hebrew-speaking city.
Discussions (14)
Matthew
Level 8 · 8 mo agoGrading took 2000 years
Harvey
Level 9 · 9 mo agoIt seems to me Ahad Ha’am was right that a state without culture is merely a trivial power struggle.
Terry
Level 10 · 8 mo agoMuscle Jews is the workout motivation I needed! 💪
