Jewish Labour Bund

The Jewish Labour Bund was a Jewish socialist organization founded in 1897 in Eastern Europe. It aimed to promote workers' rights, socialism, and Jewish cultural identity, emphasizing the importance of Yiddish language and Jewish traditions. Unlike Zionists who sought a Jewish homeland, the Bund focused on improving life for Jewish workers in their current communities. It played a significant role in advocating for social justice, resisting anti-Semitism, and supporting Jewish cultural expression within a socialist framework. The Bund was influential among Jewish working-class populations before and during World War II, particularly in Poland and Russia.