18 May marks the birthday of Theodor Herzl, born in 1860. A lawyer, journalist, and political activist, Herzl was the founder of the modern Zionist movement. His 1896 publication The Jewish State set out the intellectual and political framework for what would become the modern Zionist project. Living at a time of rising antisemitism in Europe, Herzl dedicated himself to finding a political solution for the Jewish people, and his ideas continue to shape research and discussion today.
Herzl was also the subject of our recent LBI Film Club screening, Theodor Herzl: The Man Behind Israel. You can still watch our interview with one of the film’s producers here: https://www.lbilondon.ac.uk/events/film-club/lbi-film-club-theodor-herzl-man-behind-israel
