Theodore Herzl
Leaders of Secular Zionism

Though Herzl faced ardent criticism both during and after his lifetime, his dedication to the creation of a Jewish homeland cannot fail to impress. From his negotiations with emperors, kings, and world leaders to his attempts to unify warring factions within the Jewish people, he proved himself a superb diplomat. His life story, summarized in this gripping lecture, is full of irony, optimism, and uncannily accurate predictions of the future.