In Theodor Herzl's The Jewish State, Herzl argues that the creation of a Jewish homeland would lead to an end in anti-Semitism. Reflect on Herzl's thinking and answer the following questions:
(1) We know that anti-Semitism still exists in the world. Does that mean that Herzl was wrong? Is there a way to view Herzl as being correct despite the continued existence of anti-Semitism?
(2) What has a Jewish state accomplished in terms of the standing of the Jews in the international community? Give two examples that illustrate your point.
