Interviews, Videos & media

November/24- "A lion in Zion" by James Panero.  On "All About Herzl: The Exhibition" at the Temple Emanuu-El Bernard Museum of Judaica, New York.

October 19/24- Read David's Blog - I am a 'self-prooclaimed' Zionist.

September 19/24- All About Herzl - Collecting a Man's Life - David participates in a panel discussion on his collection and the exhibition.

September 19/24- A.R. Hoffman reviews the All about Herzl exhibition at The Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center.

September 17/24- Lizzy Savetsky visits the All about Herzl exhibition at The Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center and explores the true meaning of Zionism 

September 17/24- Forward.com's, PJ Grisar reviews the All about Herzl exhibition open at the The Herbert & Eileen Bernard Museum at The Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center in NYC.

August 15/24- JM in the AM - David joins Nachum Segal to give a preview the All about Herzl exhibition opening  Sepember 17th at the The Herbert & Eileen Bernard Museum at The Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center in NYC.

August 6/24- The Herring Team visits David to see pieces of The Herzl Collection.

August 4/24- Read David's article on the Third Zionist Conference of 1899 and how it relates to the issues of today.

May 14/24- JM in the AM - David speaks with Nachum Segal to discuss Herzl, Israel, and his CJN Treasure Trove weekly column.

May 13/24- David is featured in this IG reel discussing his collection on the eve of Yom Ha'Atzmaut - Israel Independence Day.

May 8/24- Debate: Who decides who gets to be a Zionist?  David discusses this question with Joshua Hoffman, Founder of Future of Jewish.

April 10/24- Listen to David in conversation with Ellin Bessner of Tthe Canadian Jewish News' podcast.  David discusses his lawsuit with the Toronto Zionist Council.

March 16/24- Noa Tishby visits David to view the Herzl Collection and discuss the legacy of Theodor Herzl..

March 26/24- Listen to David in conversation with Yehuda Kurtzer - 'Who gets to be a Zionist?'

October 17/23- Watch David's interview with Ronen Israelski on the Hamas terror attacks and the increased importance of Herzl's message today. Interview, in English, at 4:05.

August 27/23- Watch this video as David discusses his 75 Treasures publication

August 7/23- Read David's blog post on the Second Zionist Congress and its relevance to today.

July 12/23- Read David's blog post featuring four artifacts and how they relate to Israel's past and its future.

June 28/23- Listen to David's conversation with acclaimed author, Daniel Gordis.

May 19/23- Read David's blog featuring his travelling exhibition of memorabilia at Adat Ari El Synagogue in LA.

May 14/23- An article about David's travelling exhibition of memorabilia at Adat Ari El Synagogue in LA.

May 10/23- How Theodor Herzl’s Vision Created The Modern Jewish State: A Fireside Chat With David Matlow, Owner Of World’s Largest Collection Of Herzl Memorabilia

May 3/23- Take our ‘Israel at 75’ quiz: How many of these treasures can you identify?

Challenge yourself!

March 8/23- David joins Nachum Segal on his morning show to speak about 75 Treasures - Celebrating Israel at Seventy-Five, a new publication and e-book featuring some of David's collection of Zionist memorabilia.

Jan16/23- On Martin Luther King Day, David writes about the lessons we can still learn from King and Herzl.

November 20/22 David participates in a panel discussion sponsored by the Sousa Mendes Foundation to discuss this important figure in American Zionism.

September 22/22 David's article on the connection between Herzl and Canadian hockey hero, Paul Henderson

August  30/22 David is interviewed by Zeddy Lawrence of Zionism Victoria

August  21/22 Featuring some of the items from the Herzl Collection on the eve of the 125th anniversary of the First Zionist Conference.

August /22 David discusses items from his Collection from the First Zionist Conference on the eve of the 125th anniversary in Basel.

August /22 David speaks with Steven Shalowitz to discuss the history of Herzl and the early Zionist movement, how he came to acquire his vast collection, and how Herzl’s theater background helped him recognize the importance of projecting the correct image.

July 20/22  From Herzl’s 50-year prophecy about the founding of the State of Israel to the letters and books he wrote, and everything in between, there’s much to learn. You need not be a history buff to be riveted.

May 9/22 Historical Shares that pre-date 1948 show the origins of what would become the economy of the new State of Israel.

February 14/22 Herzl's Vision:  Can Zionism be instructive for Social Justice Today?

January 8/22 The Herzl Project - David's article on perpetuating Herzl's legacy and its increased importance today.

November 8/21- David's presentation for the Sousa-Mendes Foundation together with Professor Derek Penslar and Professor Shulamit Reinharz.

July 12/21- David writes about the global anxiety disorder when it comes to discussing Israel.

May 26/21 - feature article on David, written by Christine Sismondo

May 14/21 - video of the full interview with Ellin Bessner

May 14/21 - An excerpt from an interview with CJN's Ellin Bessner.

February 9/21 - "...98 years ago in New York, Jewish housewife Sadie Weiss made a then-significant investment in her family’s future. In September 1923, she bought five shares of stock in a bank created to fund the establishment of a Jewish homeland."

January 15/21 - Follicular Zionism is about having your hair cut only in Israel.   The pandemic has restricted international travel, so what is a Follicular Zionist to do if he can't get to Israel for a haircut? Watch this inspiring story of Israeli innovation, personal resilience and plain chutzpah to find out.

November 3/20 - A six part series by David Matlow

October 8/20 - An article by David Matlow 

October 1/20 - Herzl was trained as a lawyer and the program discusses how he used his legal training and other skills to propose a solution to one form of prejudice, anti-Semitism.   Herzl also believed in ending the suffering of black people (in 1902!) and allowing equal votes for women (in 1898).   The program speaks to how  lawyers are uniquely suited to use our skills and talents to help address the significant social issues of our time, and how we can develop big ideas and work to end discrimination and prejudice.

August 28/20 - David discusses the Herzl collection on the anniversary of the 1st Zionist Congress in Basel - link via twitter

July 31/20 - Beautiful drone footage and Herzl memorabilia;  a winning combo

July 29/20 - David discusses the Herzl School in Chicago and the Theo mascot.

July 29/20 - David discusses the Herzl Collection on Stand With Us TV.

July 25/20 -The perfect socially distant exhibition of Herzl memorabilia.

July 12/20 - a display of memorial items on the occasion of the 116th anniversary of Herzl's death.

July 6/20 - David continues his Zoom discussion regarding his collection with a special July 4th  - America & Herzl focus

June 18/20 - David is featured on this weekly show brought to you by The Centre for Israel & Jewish Affairs.

June 6/20 - David discusses the Herzl Collection

May 4/20 - David participates in a panel discussion celebrating Herzl's legacy (watch him at 28:00') along with special guest, Tamara Davis from the Herzl School of Excellence in Chicago (see her clip at 42:00')

David discusses 5 pieces from his collection - interview begins at 8:05'

A short video compilation by David Matlow

April 2020 - a look back at the 1973 USDS production of The Hall of Zionists -complete with a current revival of the script with original cast members.

March 20, 2020

January 20, 2020 - David discusses his Herzl Collection

Watch the trailer.

The tradition of holiday gift giving continues - via ABC local affiliate

Oct. 16, 2019

July 31, 2019 - David spoke to over 125 people at Mt. Herzl in Jerusalem.  A link to the invitation and backgrounder is below.

July 9, 2019

David outlines his mission.

June 17, 2018

March 26, 2019 - David speaks about his book, Collecting the Dream.

What would Herzl do?

Coverage from local ABC affiliate - December 18, 2018

April 2, 2018 - The Chicago Tribune

David's thoughts on the visit by the Israeli Consul General to the Midwest to the Theodor Herzl School - Chicago IL 

Coverage from local CBS affiliate - March 25, 2018

Spring 2018

April 2/18 Israel's Consul General to the Midwest visits The Herzl School.

Spring 2018

100 years later, Herzl's message remains universal in the unlikeliest of places. - JEDUCTION WORLD

April 21, 2014

Filmmakers Eli Tal-El and David Matlow visit the Theordor Herzl Public School in Chicago to shoot footage for the documentary film, My Herzl. - October 2013

David's blog post  - "...Herzl had never set foot in Chicago, so why 100 years after his death, was there a school here named for him here—in an African American neighbourhood? "

Coverage of gift giving at Christmas - local ABC news affiliate - December 20, 2017 

December 24, 2017 -  Temple Beth Israel's connection to the Theordor Herzl School.

David's blog post  - "Quite the divergence. Left is death. Right is survival. Left is destruction. Right is revival. Left is pain. Right is pride."

Inside Toronto Lawyer David Matlow's Quest.