EPISODE · Apr 24, 2026 · 31 MIN
What is Zionism? The True Story Behind Theodor Herzl's National Liberation Movement
from Can Jew Believe? · host Brad Pomerance
In this episode of Can Jew Believe?, Host Brad Pomerance sits down with Canadian Lawyer David Matlow, who has amassed the largest private collection of Theodore Herzl memorabilia in the world, with over 6,000 pieces. Explore the life and legacy of the father of Political Zionism, his origins, pivotal life moments, the significance of Zionism in today's context, and see some of David’s favorite pieces from his extraordinary Herzl archive. --Key Topics:- Herzl's early life and family background- The pivotal moment during the Dreyfus trial- Herzl's book 'Der Judenstaat' and its impact- The first Zionist Congress in Basel 1897- The Uganda Plan and territorial considerations- Herzl's children and legacy- The significance of memorabilia in preserving history--Follow David:https://www.facebook.com/david.matlow.3https://www.instagram.com/dmatlow/https://twitter.com/DavidMatlow/https://www.tiktok.com/@mardaveed--Follow JLTV:https://facebook.com/jewishlifetvhttps://twitter.com/jewishlifetvhttps://instagram.com/jewishlifetvhttps://tiktok.com/@jltvtok--Follow Brad:https://facebook.com/bradpomerancehttps://twitter.com/bradpomerancehttps://instagram.com/bradpomeranceofficial
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