The Struggle for Enlightenment: Jewish Education and Political Radicalization in 19th Century Russia

This chapter explores the establishment of rabbinic schools in Vilnius and Zhitomir, focusing on their efforts to educate Jewish children in secular subjects amidst traditionalist opposition. It also examines the dislocation felt by Jewish intellectuals and the roots of their involvement in leftist movements in Russia, highlighting the challenges and radicalization they faced.