In a bitter and ironic twist of history, some rabbis have surrendered two hard-won victories of more than a century ago: the right to a free pulpit and to speak publicly in favor of Israel and Zionism.
Both rights were secured largely through the efforts of Reform pioneer Rabbi Stephen S. Wise.
In 1898, the then 24-year-old Wise participated in the Second World Zionist Congress in Basel, Switzerland, where he met Theodor Herzl. It was a life-changing experience for the young American rabbi.
Both rights were secured largely through the efforts of Reform pioneer Rabbi Stephen S. Wise.
In 1898, the then 24-year-old Wise participated in the Second World Zionist Congress in Basel, Switzerland, where he met Theodor Herzl. It was a life-changing experience for the young American rabbi.
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