Basel
Archaeologists unearth medieval convent’s heating system during renovations in Switzerland
Gnadental convent was built outside Basel's city wall for Franciscans around 1231, later becoming a temporary home for several orders.
Basel police block 'Death to Zionism' protest planned for 129th anniversary of Zionist Congress
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Zionism's glory shows in Basel on 125th anniversary of First Zionist Congress - comment
Masses arrived in Switzerland in order to mark the 125th anniversary of the First Zionist Congress in a three-day event.
What are Israeli president Herzog's reasons for visiting Switzerland? - comment
While Herzog is in Switzerland, he will witness the signing of a groundbreaking agreement between Israel and the Swiss National Science Foundation.
Dear Herzl: Your dream came true - comment
Remember the ones who argued with you about whether it makes sense to wear a frock and a tie at 10 in the morning? Their great-grandchildren wear jeans and a T-shirt to work.
Anti-Israel orgs plan to protest 125th anniversary of the first Zionist Congress
Swiss BDS shared that “the route will be discussed with the authorities, any expression of antisemitism is prohibited; only flags of Palestine desired.”
Motion and emotion
“The conflicts between Tevye and his daughters, the emotions, the love and the need to preserve tradition – these ideas are universal, shared by all, in all cultures."
Israel releases former MK Basel Ghattas, convicted for smuggling phones
Ghattas was incarcerated after he was convicted of smuggling phones to security prisoners in 2017
Basel Jews to get police protection on Shabbat and holidays for first time
Separately, a kosher butcher shop in Basel serving the Jewish community there was vandalized on four occasions during October.
My word: From Herzl to the Zionists’ dogs
The anniversary of the First Zionist Congress has produced much pontification on what the Zionist visionary would have made of today’s State of the Jews.
120 years later: 3 days in Basel that changed the course of the Jewish nation
The journey that was embarked on in the First Zionist Congress was the beginning of a Jewish transformation.
