1881 ⟶ First Congress of Zionist Unions Held

On December 30–31, the First Congress of all Zionist Unions ...
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🤝 The First Hovevei Zion Groups Are Founded

The first Hovevei Zion ("Lovers of Zion") groups were founded in Eastern Europe⟶
The First Hovevei Zion Groups Are Founded (1878)
ZionismHovevei ZionEarly ZionismOrganization19th CenturyMovementEastern Europe

🏛️ First Congress of Zionist Unions Held

On December 30–31, the First Congress of all Zionist Unions for the colonization of Palestine was held at Focșani, Romania.⟶
ZionismCongressFocșaniOrganizationColonies19th Century
RomaniaRomania

🚢 The First Aliyah Begins

The First Aliyah, a major wave of Jewish immigrants to build a homeland in Palestine.⟶
The First Aliyah Begins (1882)
ZionismAliyahImmigrationSettlementLand of Israel19th CenturyMigration
IsraelIsrael

🏢 First Zionist Congress Held in Basel

The First Zionist Congress was held at Basel, which brought the World Zionist Organization (WZO) into being.⟶
First Zionist Congress Held in Basel (1897)
ZionismWorld Zionist OrganizationTheodor HerzlPolitical ZionismBaselJewish Nationalism19th CenturyJewish Agency
SwitzerlandSwitzerland

✡️ First Zionist Congress Establishes WZO

The First Zionist Congress in Basel, Switzerland, urges "a publicly and legally assured home in Palestine" for Jews and establishes the World Zionist Organization (WZO).⟶
First Zionist Congress Establishes WZO (1897)
ZionismWorld Zionist OrganizationTheodor HerzlPolitical ZionismBaselJewish NationalismPalestine19th Century
SwitzerlandSwitzerland

🌱 Fifth Zionist Congress Establishes Jewish National Fund

Fifth Zionist Congress establishes the Jewish National Fund.⟶
Fifth Zionist Congress Establishes Jewish National Fund (1901)
ZionismJewish National FundLand AcquisitionPolitical ZionismBaselJewish Agency20th CenturyPalestine