Impact of 1880s Pogroms on Jewish Identity

This chapter explores the transformative effects of the 1880s pogroms on Jewish assimilation and the rise of Zionism, particularly through Lev Pinsker’s work 'Auto-Emancipation.' It critically examines the complexities of Jewish life in Russia, the ineffectiveness of the Palinskaya Commission, and the restrictive land leasing policies that hindered Jewish agricultural development.