Prayer for our brothers Bnei Israel in the land of Russia to be recited on Yom Kippur. London 1891. Hebrew and English.
A special version composed in the London community, to pray for the Jews of Russia during the pogroms at the height of Yom Kippur in 1891! - "...We have come before You on this holy and awesome day...on behalf of our brothers in the land of Russia who suffer violence and wretchedness through looting and robbery... Seal the mouths of slanderers and accusers... Turn the heart of the Tsar and the hearts of his advisors and ministers to do righteousness and justice with our brothers...", and a prayer for the success of the escapees and immigrants in their escape.
On March 28, 1891 a wave of pogroms against the Jews of Russia erupted. The violence stemmed from the economic distress in the country, and the influence of folk tales prevalent in Russia about Jews. The violence began in Moscow, and quickly spread to other cities across Russia. The violence led to the deaths of hundreds of Jews, with thousands more injured, and also caused extensive damage to Jewish property. The Russian government did nothing to stop the violence, and even cooperated with the rioters in some cases. These pogroms led to a wave of Jewish immigration to Palestine and the United States.
[4] pages 22 cm. Very good condition.
