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Herzl Day

Herzl Day

Theodor Herzl is the founder of the political form of Zionism, a movement to establish a Jewish homeland. Herzl Day was created by the Israeli Knesset as part of the Herzl Law.

According to the law, Herzl Day shall be held once a year, on Iyar 10, the birthday of Theodor Herzl.

On this day a state memorial service shall be held on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem; in IDF camps and in schools, time shall be devoted to learning about the achievements and Zionist vision of Theodor Herzl; a symposium shall be held in Jerusalem in memory of Theordor Herzl, organized by the Public Council, discussing issues from the world of Zionism and in the spirit of the vision of Theodor Herzl; the Knesset shall hold a special debate to mark Herzl Day on its exact date, or a date close to it.

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Activities

If You Will It, It Is No Dream
A brief introduction (reading comprehension) to Theodore Herzl: Who he was, what he believed, and what he dreamed
Jewish Connection to the Land of Israel
An Internet web quest and group discussion about the reason Israel is the Jewish homeland. When did the connection to the Land of Israel begin? How long did the Jewish people dream to return to the Land of Israel? Why do you think the Jewish People dreamed to return to the Land of Israel? Groups present their conclusions
First Zionist Congress
Reading Comprehension: The First Zionist Congress was held in 1879, convened by Theodor Herzl. At the Congress, the right of the Jewish people to its own country was proclaimed
Herzl's Postcards
See the postcards that Herzl sent to his daughter. Students can work in groups to discover where the postcard was sent from, and to explore what they see in the pictures on the postcards
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פורטל זה נבנה עבור מורים ונועד לשימוש צרכי חינוך בלבד. העמוד מכיל קישורים לאתרים חיצוניים שאינם אתרי משרד החינוך. תוכן אתרים אלה וכל המוצג בהם (לרבות פרסומות) הינו באחריות בעלי האתרים בלבד. אם נתקלתם בבעיה כלשהי או שיש לכם הצעות או הערות בנוגע לתוכן, באפשרותכם לפנות אלינו בקישור זה.