What happened to the Jewish left?
Summary
The General Jewish Labour Bund was a socialist group started in 1897 in the Russian Empire. It supported Jewish workers, Yiddish culture, and democracy, and opposed Zionism. The article explores whether the group's ideas still influence today’s Jewish left.Key Facts
- The General Jewish Labour Bund began in 1897 in the Russian Empire.
- It was a revolutionary socialist movement focused on Jewish workers.
- The Bund promoted Yiddish culture and democratic values.
- It stood against Zionism, a movement supporting a Jewish homeland in Palestine.
- The article discusses the current memory and influence of the Bund’s vision.
- Molly Crabapple, an artist and author, talks about the Jewish left and the Bund’s legacy.
- The topic is featured on the news program UpFront, hosted by Marc Lamont Hill.
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