The Bund A Graphic History of Jewish Labour Resistance
The Bund: A Graphic History of Jewish Labour Resistance by Sharon Rudahl, published by Between the Lines in 2023, presents a unique exploration of Jewish resistance in Ukraine, Poland, and the “Pale of Settlement” during Tsarist Russia. This 118-page graphic novel format engages readers with the historical context of Jewish adaptation to industrialization and their organized efforts against exploitation, highlighting the complexities of identity and resistance during a tumultuous period.
Readers will find a vivid portrayal of the struggles faced by Jewish communities as they navigated linguistic divisions and political challenges. The narrative features notable resistance figures like Pati Kremer and Bernard Goldstein, who championed secular and progressive ideals amidst oppressive regimes. This edition sheds light on a lesser-known history of Jewish labour resistance, emphasizing its relevance to contemporary leftist Jewish movements.
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Told in an engaging graphic novel format, The Bund explains the oppressive origins of Jewish resistance in Ukraine, Poland, and the “Pale of Settlement” in Tsarist Russia. Jewish people adapted to industrialization and organized against exploitation. As they became more divided along the linguistic borders of Yiddish and Hebrew, Jewish people split between those who sought a distant ancestral homeland, others who emigrated and adapted to the “new world,” and many more who fought against murderous Soviet and Nazi regimes. Charismatic resistance figures including Pati Kremer and Bernard Goldstein kept secular and progressive ideas alive against impossible odds in this graphic account of a little-known story. The first of its kind, this graphic history of Jewish labour resistance lays bare evidence of a radical past that can have massive implications for leftist Jewish struggles today.
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