During his lifetime, Theodor Herzl was called everything from a hero, to a dreamer, to a heretic, but his influence on the future of the Jewish people as the father of modern Zionism is undeniable. This informative video (15:23) tells the story of his assimilated childhood in Austria, his transformative experiences with antisemitism, how he was perceived by his contemporaries, and his impact on the creation of the modern Zionist movement and the ultimate establishment of the State of Israel.Â