Herzl, Theodor

Theodor Herzl was a 19th-century journalist and writer who is considered the founding father of modern political Zionism. He advocated for Jewish self-determination and believed that establishing a Jewish homeland was essential for securing safety and identity for Jewish people. Herzl's efforts culminated in advocating for the creation of a Jewish state in Palestine, which laid the groundwork for the eventual establishment of Israel. His work united many Jews worldwide around the idea of a national homeland and significantly influenced Jewish history and the development of Zionist movement.