THE CONFERENCE IN KATOWICE - HISTORY OF THE PROTO-ZIONIST MOVEMENT

Discover the fascinating history of the conference that took place in Katowice in 1884 and became an important moment in the development of the Proto-Zionist movement. The book presents the behind-the-scenes of this event, analyzes the reasons for choosing Katowice as the meeting place, and the role of the local Jewish community in the preparations.

• Detailed analysis of the conference in Katowice in 1884
• Behind the scenes of the choice of Katowice as the meeting place
• The role of the Jewish community in the preparations for the conference
• The impact of the conference on the development of the Proto-Zionist movement
• Critical edition of the translations of conference protocols and anniversary publications
• Rich historical sources and appendices

This publication takes the reader on a journey to 19th-century Katowice, where in November 1884, delegates of the Lovers of Zion movement (Chowewei Zion) came to make key decisions regarding support for settlement in the Land of Israel. This work analyzes the circumstances that led to the organization of the conference in this city, explaining both the direct and indirect reasons for this choice.

The authors examine in detail what factors influenced the decision to choose Katowice as the meeting place and why representatives of the local Jewish community were so actively involved in the preparations for this event. This publication sheds new light on the role of Katowice in the history of the Zionist movement, showing the city as an important center of ideas and activities related to the return of Jews to the Land of Israel.

An additional advantage of the publication are the appendices, which constitute a critical edition of the translations of conference protocols from 1883 and 1884, as well as anniversary publications from 1909 and 1934. Thanks to this, the reader has the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the original documents and historical sources, which allows for a deeper understanding of the issues discussed. This book is a valuable source of knowledge for anyone interested in the history of Zionism, the history of Jews, and the history of Silesia.