Jewish Integration in Early 19th Century Russia

This chapter examines the Regulation of 1804, a crucial legislative framework aimed at integrating the Jewish populace in Russia and granting them civil rights. It discusses the socio-economic transformations that resulted from these regulations, alongside the tensions between traditional Jewish practices and the pressures of assimilation. The narrative further delves into the historical complexities of Jewish identity amidst the socio-political upheavals of the time, including the impact of the Napoleonic Wars.