Jewish Conscription in 19th Century Russia

This chapter explores the challenges and societal reactions of the Jewish community regarding military conscription in the 1860s, particularly following the Alexandrian relief measures. It highlights various tactics employed by Jewish families to avoid enlistment and contrasts their experiences with those of Russian peasants. The discussion also emphasizes discrepancies in military participation rates between Jews and Christians, as well as the impact of new military regulations instituted in 1874.