Dav (journal)

Dav was a Yiddish-language literary and political journal published in Germany from 1922 to 1932. It served as a prominent forum for left-wing Jewish intellectuals, particularly those associated with socialist and communist ideologies.

Dav's content spanned a wide range of topics, including literature (poetry, prose, drama), literary criticism, political analysis, social commentary, and discussions of Jewish culture and identity in the modern world. The journal aimed to promote a proletarian Jewish culture and often featured works reflecting the experiences and struggles of the working class.

Key figures associated with Dav included Moshe Kulbak, David Bergelson, and Isaac Babel, among other writers and intellectuals. While the journal maintained a left-leaning perspective, it also provided a platform for diverse viewpoints within the Jewish socialist and communist movements.

The publication of Dav ceased in 1932, coinciding with the rise of Nazism and the increasing political instability in Germany that ultimately forced many of its contributors into exile or silence. The journal remains a significant resource for understanding the intellectual and cultural landscape of Yiddish-speaking Jews in interwar Europe, offering insights into their political engagement, artistic expression, and evolving sense of identity.