

#1 - Fear & Loathing in the New Jerusalem, pt. 1
371 snips Mar 19, 2015
Dive into the tangled history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, where the quest for a Jewish homeland meets local resistance. Explore the emotional turmoil of Jewish communities facing violent pogroms in Europe, prompting dramatic migration. Discover Theodore Herzl's vision amidst rising anti-Semitism, and witness the clash within Zionism over the creation of a Jewish state. As empires collapse and the world shifts, personal stories intertwine with political motives, revealing the struggle for belonging in a land longed for through generations.
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Fictional Pogrom
- Daryl Cooper describes a horrific fictional pogrom to illustrate the historical persecution of Jews in Europe.
- This scene depicts mob violence, family separation, and murder, emphasizing the constant threat Jews faced.
Nature of Pogroms
- Pogroms, violent attacks against Jews, were frequent and often implicitly or explicitly sanctioned by authorities.
- The lack of protection and recourse intensified the Jews' vulnerability and fueled their desire for change.
Kishinev Pogrom
- Daryl Cooper quotes a New York Times article describing the Kishinev pogrom's horrors, where even babies were torn apart.
- This highlights the brutality of these attacks and the lack of police intervention.