Extremely Rare Ze’ev Zabotinsky Documents: Signed Letter & Photo Postcard

Rassvet (Dawn), a historically significant Jewish newspaper, holds a special Jews journalistic strugglers. Its inception marked a breakthrough history and gained prominence during its fourth incarnation in Paris in 1923 under the leadership of Zabotinsky.
This pivotal period laid the foundation for Zionist activism and became a platform for the future endeavors of the revisionist party.

The Herald of Jabotinsky’s Political Positions: Rassvet served as a loyal messenger for Jabotinsky’s political ideologies, making it an indispensable pillar of the revisionist movement. Through its pages, one could witness the struggles, victories, achievements, hopes, and failures of Zabotinsky and his movement. The newspaper became a reflection of their tireless efforts to restore Israel’s independence to its former glory, highlighting instances such as the condemnation of Zionist Congresses and party gatherings.

As the financial situation of Rassvet deteriorated, Jabotinsky, recognizing its significance, joined a rescue mission. He penned a letter to Bililovsky, one of the newspaper’s important investors, seeking a formal statement regarding the continuation of his “generous and determined” monthly contribution to our party treasury

This rare letter from Zabotinsky in 1927 serves as a testament to the rescue of Rassvet, a vital newspaper that shaped the course of Russian Jewish history. It stands as a reminder of the unwavering commitment of individuals like Jabotinsky, who recognized the importance of preserving platforms for expression and activism within the Jewish community.