130 years later, they say it was nice in Basel
The audience at the conference in Toronto applauded enthusiastically even though all the opinions presented on the subject of Judaism and Zionism were expected, and despite chants of 'Free Palestine' from across the street. Maybe…
Assessment
A conference in Toronto revisited Herzl's legacy 130 years after Basel, drawing applause despite predictable content and competing Palestinian protests across the street. The subdued tone of the event suggests the speaker is cautiously optimistic that Herzl's vision may yet yield something positive, even if its current expression feels stale.