1821Greek War of Independence Impacts Jews

The Greek War of Independence legitimized the concept of sma...
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🏛️ Greek War of Independence Impacts Jews

The Greek War of Independence legitimized the concept of small ethnically-based nation-states among other subject peoples of the Ottoman Empire
Greek War of Independence Impacts Jews (1821)
Greek War of IndependenceOttoman EmpireNation-statesNationalismJewish communitiesPolitical change19th centuryJewish identity
GreeceGreeceOttoman EmpireOttoman Empire

📚 Heinrich Graetz Publishes 'History of the Jews'

Heinrich Graetz publishes History of the Jews (Geschichte der Juden), the first academic work portraying the Jews as a historical nation. Graetz's work became more nationalistic as the volumes progressed, culminating with Volumes I and II in 1873–1875 after he had returned from a trip to Palestine.
Heinrich Graetz Publishes 'History of the Jews' (1853)
HistoriographyHeinrich GraetzJewish historyNationalism19th centuryAcademic work
GermanyGermany

🗣️ Rabbi Rülf Calls for Hebrew-Speaking Jewish Homeland

Rabbi Isaac Rülf publishes Aruchas Bas-Ammi, calling for a Hebrew-speaking Jewish homeland in Palestine.
Rabbi Rülf Calls for Hebrew-Speaking Jewish Homeland (1883)
ZionismHomelandJewish IdentityHebrew LanguageNationalismReligious ZionismEarly Zionist ThoughtOttoman Empire
GermanyGermanyPalestinePalestine