in towns and villages throughout the Ukraine, several thousand Jews were being murdered by anti-Bolshevik Whites, whose historic anti-Semitism, combining with a new hatred of the noted Jewish presence among the Bolshevik leadership, renewed the violent pogroms of a decade and a half earlier.
During the tumultuous period following the Bolshevik revolution, towns and villages across Ukraine witnessed a tragic resurgence of violence against the Jewish community. Thousands of Jews fell victim to brutal killings perpetrated by anti-Bolshevik forces known as the Whites. Their longstanding anti-Semitic beliefs, coupled with a targeted animosity towards Jews associated with the Bolshevik leadership, fueled these horrific pogroms. This wave of violence echoed the brutal pogroms experienced by Jews in the earlier years, marking a grim chapter in history.
The upheaval in Ukraine highlighted the intersection of historical prejudices and contemporary political conflicts. The anti-Semitic sentiments that had simmered for years were reignited in the chaos of the revolution, as Jews were scapegoated for the upheaval. This dark period underscored a tragic legacy of violence against Jews in the region, demonstrating how deeply ingrained prejudices can resurface in times of social and political turmoil.
