The Kishinev Pogrom and Jewish Self-Defense

This chapter explores the significant consequences of the 1905 Kishnev pogrom on the Jewish community in Russia, highlighting the shift from victimhood to a proactive call for self-defense. It examines the emergence of armed militias in response to diminished safety and critiques media exaggerations that fueled revolutionary sentiments. The narrative also discusses complex tensions between Jewish and Christian communities in the backdrop of early 20th-century violence, exploring historical patterns of conflict and societal perceptions.