IsraelCast Episode 214

Currently on display at the Herbert & Eileen Bernard Museum at New York’s Temple Emanu-El, the All About Herzl Exhibition showcases a wide array of original Herzl documents, ephemera, and artifacts. The exhibition includes materials drawn from the collections of the Theodor Herzl Archive at the Central Zionist Archives in Israel, YIVO Institute for Jewish Research, and from David Matlow – holder of the world’s largest private collection of Herzl memorabilia. On this special episode of IsraelCast Matlow takes Host Steven Shalowitz through a tour of the exhibit on location, from Herzl’s diaries, photos, and even report cards while discussing Herzl’s journey towards advocating for a Jewish State.
David Matlow is the owner of the world’s largest private collection of memorabilia associated with Jewish National Fund’s founder, Theodor Herzl. Matlow also produced the much celebrated My Herzl, a documentary exploring Herzl’s life through a new lens. In addition, he is the founder of the Herzl Project, an initiative designed to educate the world about Herzl's incredible story with the aim of inspiring all of us to help realize his vision. Professionally, Matlow is a Partner at Goodmans LLP in Toronto, with his practice specializing in all aspects of corporate and securities law, with a particular emphasis on private equity fund formation and secondary transactions, as well as on sports matters.