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The
study of Jewish agricultural settlement in an organized form in the
European
Diaspora contributes to an understanding of the endeavors of Jews
to
improve their social and economic situation under the restrictive and
oppressive
Tsarist regime.
The
Jewish farmers’ efforts were a unique episode in the struggle for
Jewish
survival
in the Diaspora, whilst retaining Jewish values and life style.
This
phenomenon puts into perspective the positive character of Jewish
activities
in the Diaspora, often besmirched and denigrated.