What Happened to the Jewish Left? An Interview on the Bund and Anti-Zionism
Al Jazeera's UpFront discusses the legacy of the General Jewish Labour Bund, founded in 1897, and its relevance to today's Jewish left.
This week on UpFront, host Marc Lamont Hill speaks with Emmy Award-winning artist and author Molly Crabapple about the history and current state of the Jewish left.
Founded in 1897 in the Russian Empire, the General Jewish Labour Bund was a revolutionary socialist movement that organized Jewish workers, promoted Yiddish culture and democracy, and stood firmly against Zionism.
The conversation explores what remains of the Bund's memory and whether its anti-Zionist, socialist vision is experiencing a revival in contemporary Jewish leftist movements.
Crabapple, known for her incisive political art and writing, offers insights into the evolving relationship between Jewish identity, anti-Zionism, and leftist politics today.
