Jillian Rubin
Jews in the Modern World
Professor Lesses
November 9, 2008
What is the “Jewish Question” that Herzl wants to solve? Why should Jews accept his solution?
The Jewish question is something that still exists (534). According to Herzl it is in existence wherever Jews are in large numbers. He believes that Jews will move to places where they are not being persecuted against, and once the Jews have moved there they will be persecuted. The Jewish question according to Herzl, is why does anti-Semitism exist? He says that he understands anti-Semitism, which Herzl explains is a very complex movement (534).
He believes that the Temple should be rebuilt in order to remember the faith of our fathers (535). He believes that there should be a “gestor” that will help to direst the political cause. Jews should accept this solution because they are in such great distress throughout the world that a “gestor” might help to solve this problem. Herzl says that the “gestor” should not just be one person, it should be a few. He is trying to stop Jews from being persecuted wherever they migrate to. He believes that a Society of Jews should be set up in order to do this. This society will be able to find out of the Jewish people really want to go to the Promised Land of Palestine. Jews should accept his solution because it is of benefit to them if they are not being persecuted against; he is looking out for the Jewish people.
Jews in the Modern World
Professor Lesses
November 9, 2008
What is the “Jewish Question” that Herzl wants to solve? Why should Jews accept his solution?
The Jewish question is something that still exists (534). According to Herzl it is in existence wherever Jews are in large numbers. He believes that Jews will move to places where they are not being persecuted against, and once the Jews have moved there they will be persecuted. The Jewish question according to Herzl, is why does anti-Semitism exist? He says that he understands anti-Semitism, which Herzl explains is a very complex movement (534).
He believes that the Temple should be rebuilt in order to remember the faith of our fathers (535). He believes that there should be a “gestor” that will help to direst the political cause. Jews should accept this solution because they are in such great distress throughout the world that a “gestor” might help to solve this problem. Herzl says that the “gestor” should not just be one person, it should be a few. He is trying to stop Jews from being persecuted wherever they migrate to. He believes that a Society of Jews should be set up in order to do this. This society will be able to find out of the Jewish people really want to go to the Promised Land of Palestine. Jews should accept his solution because it is of benefit to them if they are not being persecuted against; he is looking out for the Jewish people.
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