Бунд, or the General Jewish Labor Bund, was a socialist political party founded in 1897 in Lithuania. It aimed to represent the interests of Jewish workers and promote their rights within the broader socialist movement. The Bund advocated for cultural autonomy and the use of the Yiddish language, emphasizing the importance of Jewish identity in the labor struggle. The organization played a significant role in the Pale of Settlement and was influential in the early 20th century, particularly in Poland and Russia. The Bund opposed both Zionism and assimilation, seeking to improve the conditions of Jewish workers through labor unions and political activism.