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Jewish socialism, anti-Zionism and memory | UpFront
Published 19 July 2026 · world
Founded in 1897 in the Russian Empire, the General Jewish Labour Bund was a revolutionary socialist movement that organised Jewish workers and championed Yiddish culture
Founded in 1897 in the Russian Empire, the General Jewish Labour Bund was a revolutionary socialist movement that organised Jewish workers and championed Yiddish culture and democracy while standing against Zionism.
But what remains of its memory? And is its vision finding new life in the Jewish left today? This week on UpFront, Marc Lamont Hill
speaks to Emmy Award-winning artist and author Molly Crabapple. Find us on Check our website Check out our Instagram page Download AJE Mobile App
Published: July 20, 2026 • 12:09 AM IST · Updated: July 20, 2026 • 12:40 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Founded in 1897 in the Russian Empire, the General Jewish Labour Bund was a revolutionary socialist movement that organised Jewish workers and championed Yiddish culture and democracy while standing against Zionism.
But what remains of its memory?
And is its vision finding new life in the Jewish left today?
This week on UpFront, Marc Lamont Hill speaks to Emmy Award-winning artist and author Molly Crabapple.
Find us on Check our website Check out our Instagram page Download AJE Mobile App
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