Theodore Herzl: Author of ‘The Jewish State’ (‘Der Judenstaat’) and Founder of Modern Political Zionism
Theodore Herzl is considered to be the father of modern political Zionism and is officially recognized in Israel’s Declaration of Independence…
Moses: Lawgiver and Leader Who Brought the Israelites Out of Slavery in Egypt and to the Promised Land
TEASER OOOOOOOOOOO Quote: “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in…
Simon Schama: Historian and Author of ‘The Story of the Jews,’ Among Other Highly Praised Books
Sir Simon Michael Schama (77) is a British historian specializing in art history, Dutch history, Jewish history, and French history. He is a University Professor of History and Art History at Columbia University. In the United Kingdom, he is perhaps best known for writing and hosting the 15-part BBC documentary series A History of Britain.…
Janna Levin: Theoretical Cosmologist and Professor of Physics and Astronomy
Dr. Janna J. Levin (born 1967) is a theoretical cosmologist and a professor of physics and astronomy at Barnard College. She earned a PhD in theoretical physics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Much of her work deals with looking for evidence to support the proposal that our universe might be finite in size. Other…
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