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What are the consequences if Theodor Herzl does not propagate the idea of a Jewish state?

His initiative, though not completely unprecedented, is a very singular event in history. Also, it does not really fit into the well-assimilated social environment of wealthy Jews in Vienna. So it makes sense to raise this question.

My first impression was: It would not change a lot for the Jews in Europe.

No zionism would certainly not fuel antisemitism, but it would also only slightly slow it down, and only in so far as it would turn public attention from the Jews and the problems of their emancipation and integration.

Of course, the Middle East would look different from WWI onward.


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