Prof. Gershon Bacon, The Marcell and Maria Roth Chair for the History and Culture of Polish
Jews, The Israel and Golda Koschitzky Department of Jewish History and Contemporary Jewry, Bar-Ilan University
2. Messianists, Pragmatists and Patriots: Orthodox Jews and the Polish National Struggle
From 1795 until 1918, Poland ceased to exist as an independent state. During that period, various efforts were made to restore Polish independence, including several attempts at armed revolt against occupying powers.
Where did Jews stand in this struggle?
The Polish Jewish Experience
Prof. Gershon Bacon, The Marcell and Maria Roth Chair for the History and Culture of Polish
Jews, The Israel and Golda Koschitzky Department of Jewish History and Contemporary Jewry, Bar-Ilan University
picture: Jewish Musicians in Rohatyn, 1912