Shmuel Hazony is an Israeli-American scholar specializing in Jewish thought, history, and Zionist literature. He is the brother of Yoram Hazony, a prominent philosopher and president of the Herzl Institute in Jerusalem. As a research fellow or contributor to the institute, Shmuel has contributed significantly to its publications, most notably through his English translation of Theodor Herzl's 'The Jewish State' (Der Judenstaat), published by Herzl Press in a new edition that aims to make foundational Zionist texts accessible to contemporary audiences. His scholarly efforts focus on Jewish philosophy and the intellectual history of Zionism, supporting the institute's mission to revive and promote Jewish national ideas. While not as publicly prominent as his brother, Shmuel plays a key role in the organization's research and translation projects centered in Jerusalem.