The First Days of World Zionism, 122 Years Ago Tomorrow

A full English translation of the minutes of the first Zionist Congress is finally available, allowing an engrossing reconstruction of the momentous scene.

The First Zionist Congress, held in Basel, Switzerland in 1897. Photo12/Universal Images Group via Getty Images.

The First Zionist Congress, held in Basel, Switzerland in 1897. Photo12/Universal Images Group via Getty Images.
Observation
Allan Arkush
Aug. 28 2019
About the author

Allan Arkush is the senior contributing editor of the Jewish Review of Books and professor of Judaic studies and history at Binghamton University.

August 1897 was one of the most thrilling months in modern Jewish history.

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