03.02.2011                     29.Shevat, 5771

Geschichte:

Christian leader pivotal to Herzl’s work recognized

Israeli officials, int'l and local Jewish leaders attend tombstone commemoration of Rev. William Henry Hechler in London.

The contribution of a Christian chaplain to Theodor Herzl’s work and to the Zionist cause was commemorated in London this week with a tombstone dedication at his unmarked grave.
Rev. William Henry Hechler was pivotal to Herzl’s diplomatic successes, allying himself with the emerging Zoinist movement and providing Herzl with key introductions to German royal society….