How Max Nordau Switched from Assimilationist to Zionist

Max Nordau, early 1900s. Central Zionist Archives, Jerusalem.

Dr. Max Nordau helped Theodor Herzl found the Zionist Congress. Despite his secular background he was inspired by the words “VeShavu Banim l'Gvulam – Our children will return to their borders.” Hear Nordau in his own words describe how he was swayed to the Zionist cause and seek a homeland of Jews in the Land of Israel.

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• Address by Max Nordau at the First Zionist Congress

• Max Nordau biography - Jewish Virtual Library

• Max Nordau: A Man of Vision and Obscure Legacy

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• V'Shavu Banim l'Gvulam