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Molly Crabapple's Book Explores Jewish Labor Bund's Legacy

4/11/2026

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Molly Crabapple's book Here Where We Live Is Our Country analyzes the Jewish Labor Bund's history for relevance to today.
The Bund, founded in 1897, opposed Zionism and urged Jewish workers to resist repression in Europe rather than emigrate.
Crabapple argues anti-Zionism is not inherently antisemitic and highlights the Bund's principle of solidarity.
She notes the book leaves unresolved how the Bund's legacy should inform current Jewish identity and activism.

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Molly Crabapple's book Here Where We Live Is Our Country analyzes the Jewish Labor Bund's history for relevance to today.
The Bund, founded in 1897, opposed Zionism and urged Jewish workers to resist repression in Europe rather than emigrate.
Crabapple argues anti-Zionism is not inherently antisemitic and highlights the Bund's principle of solidarity.
She notes the book leaves unresolved how the Bund's legacy should inform current Jewish identity and activism.