The General Jewish Labor Bund was a socialist political party founded in 1897 in the Russian Empire. It aimed to represent the interests of Jewish workers and promote their rights, advocating for social justice and cultural autonomy. The Bund played a significant role in the labor movement and sought to unite Jewish workers across various industries. The Bund emphasized the importance of Yiddish culture and language, promoting Jewish identity within a socialist framework. It opposed both assimilation into non-Jewish society and the Zionist movement, believing that Jewish workers should focus on improving their conditions in their current countries rather than emigrating to Palestine.