Zionism

Theodor Herzl and American Jews: The untold story of a Zionist bond that changed history

From early skeptics to aliyah pioneers, American Jews have carried forward Theodor Herzl’s dream for more than a century.

Theodor Herzl (1860-1904), visionary.
Israeli and American flags on the same pole.

Why American Jews don't have to choose between the US and Israel - opinion

Milwaukee Jews march in the community's annual Walk for Israel, part of the federation's celebrations for Israel's independence day.

Less than half of Milwaukee Jews identify as Zionists despite strong Israel ties, survey finds

 Israel and United Kingdom flags waving together.

Making aliyah shouldn’t feel like running the Grand National - opinion


This month in Jewish history: Revelation, thrill of victory, agony of defeat

A highly abridged monthly version of Dust & Stars – Today in Jewish History.

THE PALMAH’S ‘German Squad’ on a training march, 1942.

The New Jewish Question - opinion

Zionism secured Jewish survival. Survival is no longer the crisis. Legitimacy is. The future of Jewish sovereignty will not be decided by armies alone, but by whether Jews know who they are.

 ‘HERZL UNDERSTOOD the value of a great photo’: Theodor Herzl in Basel, 1897.

Jewish students deserve more than conditional empathy - opinion

A UCLA student leader reflects on the backlash that followed hosting former hostage Omer Shem Tov, and what it reveals about the conditional acceptance of Jewish trauma on campus.

Former hostage Omer Shem Tov speaks, as people celebrate at the "Hostages square", after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Hamas agreed on the first phase of a Gaza ceasefire, in Tel Aviv, Israel, October 9, 2025.

Law of return reform reignites debate over Jewish identity in Israel - opinion

A controversial bill challenges the inclusivity of Israel’s Law of Return and sparks Diaspora tensions.

Religious Zionist Party leader Bezalel Smotrich discusses the Law of Return

NGO Monitor founder Gerald Steinberg to step down after 25 years, Olga Deutsch to succeed him

Steinberg will transition to the role of president emeritus, while long-time Vice President Olga Deutsch will become CEO and president in the group's first-ever leadership transition.

Outgoing President of NGO Monitor, Prof. Gerald M. Steinberg.

Once, Jews defended themselves to survive. Now this reflects defeat - opinion

Israelis and Jews still react to attacks as though they were medieval defendants standing before hostile judges. No need.

A medieval court of law.

German media chief declares 'I am a Zionist' at World Jewish Congress in Geneva

Döpfner delivered a sweeping defense of Zionism, saying support for Israel should be embraced by Jews and non-Jews alike.

WJC President Ronald S. Lauder speaking at the Wirkd Jewish Congress in Geneva.

What is Zionism, and who is a Zionist? - opinion

Coining Left-leaning Israelis as racists or enemies of the Zionist state when they express concern over Israel’s democratic future sets a dangerous tone

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich delivers a speech earlier this year.

Mamdani’s anti-Zionist policies are targeting New York's Jewish businesses - opinion

Jewish organizations accuse Mayor Zohran Mamdani of undermining protections against antisemitism in New York City.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani pictured during his first day in office, January 1, 2026.

How Israel's creation mirrors Greek independence - and why it's overlooked - opinion

Both nations were born from diaspora nationalism and war that displaced populations, yet only Israel is endlessly questioned.

 CELEBRATIONS TAKE place in the streets of Tel Aviv moments after the UN voted to pave the way for the creation of Israel, on November 29, 1947