Mr. Robert Sandler recently took his Jewish History class to Temple Emanu-El to explore the Bernard Museum’s exhibit curated by Warren Klein. The exhibit illuminated Theodor
Herzl’s pivotal role in the Zionist Congresses, helping transform Zionism into a movement. It also aimed to clarify misconceptions about Zionism, especially in light of recent global tensions.
Students viewed rare artifacts, including report cards, portraits, and writings from the time of the Dreyfus Affair, which sparked Herzl’s passion for Jewish self-determination. Notable items included a Hebrew invitation to the first Zionist Congress in 1897 and a journal documenting Zionist delegates’ mission to explore East Africa as a potential homeland site.
In addition to the exhibit, students toured Temple Emanu-El, the largest synagogue in North America, built in the Art Deco style during the Roaring '20s. They learned about Reform Judaism and the temple’s founding by German Jews on the Lower East Side before it moved uptown to 5th Avenue, connecting Jewish history to the cultural evolution of New York’s Jewish community.
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https://forward.com/culture/654384/theodor-herzl-exhibit-israel-zionism-temple-emanu-el/?amp=1
