Herzl Remembered — “If you will it, it is no dream!”

11 AM LOS ANGELES • 2 PM NEW YORK

Theodor Herzl was a lawyer, journalist, playwright, and political activist. He witnessed the rise in antisemitism in the late 19th century and was inspired to build a safe haven for the Jewish community. The new documentary Theodor Herzl: The Man Behind Israel explores Herzl’s legacy, the formation of the State of Israel and past and ongoing political conflicts.

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VIEW THE TRAILER

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THE SCHEDULE

⇒ April 24-27 watch the film Theodor Herzl: The Man Behind Israel on your home device. A link will be provided to all who register.
⇒ Sunday, April 26 at 2:00 p.m. US Eastern Time, tune into the program with our distinguished speakers. A link will be provided to all who register.

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MEET THE SPEAKERS

Sir Bernard Zissman, right, has enjoyed a busy political and business career, serving as a senior member of the Birmingham, UK City Council and becoming Lord Mayor of the City. He has written two books, Knight Out with Chamberlain and Herzl’s Journey. It is the latter book that inspired the making of the documentary film Theodor Herzl: The Man Behind Israel, which premiered at BAFTA London and has played to sold-out audiences. He has served in many different roles including Jewish community leadership, was in the British army for two years and holds two Honorary University degrees. He was knighted by HM Queen Elizabeth II.

David Matlow, left, practices law at Goodmans LLP in Toronto. He owns the world’s largest collection of Theodor Herzl memorabilia and his Herzl Project is designed to inform people about Herzl’s work to inspire them to work to complete Herzl’s dream. He is featured in the film Theodor Herzl: The Man Behind Israel. He is also the subject of the film My Herzl, which was shown by the Sousa Mendes Foundation in 2021. In his weekly “Treasure Trove” column in the Canadian Jewish News, he showcases one item from his collection and contextualizes it to the events of the day. His website is: www.herzlcollection.com

Dr. Shulamit Reinharz is the Jacob Potofsky Professor Emerita of Sociology at Brandeis University. While at Brandeis, she created a graduate program in Women’s Studies as well as the Hadassah-Brandeis Institute for the study of the intersection between Jews and gender. She was born in Amsterdam and grew up in the United States with intermittent stays in Israel. She is the author or editor of sixteen books, including the recent 100 Jewish Brides: Stories from Around the World and Hiding in Holland: A Resistance Memoir. She is a frequent speaker or moderator for the Sousa Mendes Foundation’s programs.

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Registration is by donation of any amount ($18 suggested, tax-deductible).