The 25-minute UpFront episode features a discussion on the Jewish left.

The Bund was a major force in Jewish political life in Eastern Europe before World War II, advocating for Jewish cultural autonomy within socialist frameworks.

Marc Lamont Hill speaks to Molly Crabapple about the Jewish Bund, anti-Zionism and the Jewish left today.

Established in 1897 in the Russian Empire, the General Jewish Labour Bund was a revolutionary socialist movement that organized Jewish workers, promoted Yiddish culture and democracy, and opposed Zionism.

But what remains of its memory? And is its vision finding new life in the Jewish left today?

This week on UpFront, Marc Lamont Hill sits down with Emmy Award-winning artist and author Molly Crabapple.

Published On 19 Jul 202619 Jul 2026

The episode highlights how Bundist ideas, once marginalized, are seeing renewed interest among Jewish leftists critical of Israel. Crabapple's insights connect historical struggles to contemporary debates on anti-Zionism. As the Jewish left evolves, the Bund's vision of diaspora-based identity offers an alternative to Zionist narratives. Watching this discussion provides context for understanding current divisions within Jewish communities worldwide.