Molly Crabapple Publishes Book on Jewish Labor Bund History and Family Connections

Molly Crabapple, a New York-based artist and activist born in 1983 in Queens, has released a new book examining the history of the Jewish Labor Bund. The publication stems from her discovery that her great-grandfather was a member of this significant Jewish anti-Zionist organization. To research the work, Crabapple conducted archival investigations, traveled to Eastern Europe, and learned Yiddish. She is personally acquainted with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and is active in the Democratic Socialists of America. Crabapple's diverse background includes being the daughter of a Jewish mother and Puerto Rican father. Her career has encompassed work as a life model, artist, Occupy movement participant, and journalist. The book represents her exploration of Jewish identity through a leftist political lens.