The pogrom of Jews in Kielce, 11-12 November 1918. Causes, course, consequences Cover Image

Pogrom ludności żydowskiej w Kielcach z 11-12 listopada 1918 roku. Przyczyny, przebieg, konsekwencje
The pogrom of Jews in Kielce, 11-12 November 1918. Causes, course, consequences

Author(s): Dominik Flisak
Subject(s): Politics, Jewish studies, Political history, Social history, Recent History (1900 till today)
Published by: OFFICINA SIMONIDIS. Wydawnictwo Uczelni Państwowej im. Szymona Szymonowica w Zamościu
Keywords: Kielce pogrom; anti-Semitism; 1918

Summary/Abstract: The first pogrom in Kielce took place on 11 and 12 November 1918. The reason for these events was unjust accusation of Jews by some Poles desiring to create a Jewish state in Poland the so called Judeo-Polonia. Riots took place on November 11 during the meeting of the Zionists, which took place at the Apollo Theatre. As a result of some unexplained to this day circumstances Kielce citizens attacked Zionists gathered in the theater, which resulted in the death of four Jews. In this article the Polish-Jewish relations, the course of the pogrom, and its aftermath will be presented.

  • Issue Year: 10/2017
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 243-259
  • Page Count: 17
  • Language: Polish