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The Martyr Made Podcast

#1 - Fear & Loathing in the New Jerusalem, pt. 1

Mar 19, 2015
Dive into the tangled history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, where the quest for a Jewish homeland meets local resistance. Explore the emotional turmoil of Jewish communities facing violent pogroms in Europe, prompting dramatic migration. Discover Theodore Herzl's vision amidst rising anti-Semitism, and witness the clash within Zionism over the creation of a Jewish state. As empires collapse and the world shifts, personal stories intertwine with political motives, revealing the struggle for belonging in a land longed for through generations.
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Quick takeaways

  • The early Zionists called for the establishment of a Jewish state in Palestine as a response to anti-Semitism in Europe and Russia.
  • Within the Zionist movement, there was a divide between political Zionists and practical Zionists, with the former seeking international recognition and the latter focusing on establishing a Jewish presence on the ground.

Deep dives

The Beginning of Zionism

The podcast episode explores the historical context of anti-Semitism in Europe and Russia, leading to the emergence of Zionism as a response. The early Zionists, fueled by the need for a homeland and tired of being under siege, called for the establishment of a Jewish state in Palestine. The movement gained momentum after significant events, such as the Dreyfus Affair in France, which galvanized and unified Jews. The early Zionists sought political protection and support, primarily from European powers, and initially embraced the idea of a public and legally assured home in Palestine without desiring an ethnic Jewish state.

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