What is the connection between antisemitism and Zionism? Is Judaism a religion or a nationality? Is there a link between the ancient biblical yearning for the holy land and modern Political Zionism? Produced by Unpacked, a YouTube channel that explores complex topics about Israel and Judaism, this informative video (09:33) delves into these questions and more through the story of Theodor Herzl and his unexpected journey from assimilationist to Zionist. It discusses the impact of antisemitism and the Dreyfus Affair, how Herzl was perceived by his contemporaries, and the practical steps he took that ultimately led to the establishment of the State of Israel.