All About Herzl Exhibit in the Press
All About Herzl, the Herbert & Eileen Bernard Museum of Judaica’s new exhibit, is now open. Many of the items in the exhibit come from the private collection of David Matlow, a Toronto lawyer.
“We welcome anyone to come to the exhibition who wants to learn about Herzl’s life, that wants to learn about Zionism, that, I think, especially in today’s day and age, is so misunderstood,” Warren Klein, exhibit curator and Museum Director, said in an interview with The Forward . “We hope to be an educational vessel for that.”
Treasure Trove has come to life at an exhibit in New York City, The Canadian Jewish News: “At this time, it is important for people to learn (or be reminded) of what Zionism’s purpose was and is, as envisioned by its founder. Simply put, Zionism is the national liberation movement of the Jewish people, to enable the Jewish people to live freely and safely in our ancestral homeland.” Read more
An up-close look at the real Theodor Herzl — and the real meaning of Zionism, The Forward: “Part of the aim of the Bernard Museum exhibit, which includes several accompanying talks, is to dispel misconceptions about what Zionism means, a mission all the more urgent for Matlow since Oct. 7 of last year, when Israel’s detractors are increasingly defining Zionism in hostile terms.” Read More
Herzl, Prophet of Israel, Is Celebrated at One of the Diaspora’s Crown Jewels, The New York Sun: “The exhibit, curated by Warren Klein, is especially illuminating in respect of Herzl’s convening of the Zionist Congresses that were instrumental in transforming musings into a movement.” Read More [paywall]
Israeli Herzl opera ‘Theodor’ to premiere filmed version in NY, The Times of Israel: “The US premiere will take place at the Temple Emanuel – Streicker Cultural Center in New York, in Hebrew with English subtitles, and with live performances by composer Yonatan Cnaan and original cast members Oded Reich (Herzl), Noam Heinz (Theodor) and Anat Czarny (Julie).” Read More
The Bernard Museum is open Sunday through Thursday 10:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.