1855 brought a new dawn to Russia, and was embraced by many, although poverty remained a constant.
When the Czar was assassinated, all hell broke loose and the Jews were given a stark reminder of their status. By 1897 Socialism, Zionism & Emigration seemed to offer the only routes out.
Chapters
00:00 The Shift in Jewish Education and Identity
01:46 The Impact of Tsar Alexander II’s Reforms
06:40 The Rise of Jewish Assimilation and National Pride
12:46 The Economic Divide Among Jews
18:02 The Harsh Realities of Poverty in the Pale
22:34 The Reversal of Reforms and Growing Tensions
25:48 The Generational Divide and Revolutionary Movements
28:37 The Anarchist Campaign Against the Tsar
33:24 The Assassination of Tsar Alexander II
36:46 The Aftermath: Repression and Pogroms
41:04 The May Laws and Their Impact on Jewish Life
49:14 The Rise of Jewish Nationalism and Emigration
54:55 Historical Memory and Current Events
