In the spring of 1919, Ukraine was engulfed in turmoil as various political factions vied for control amidst the chaos following World War I. The Tetiev pogrom is emblematic of the widespread anti-Jewish violence that permeated Eastern Europe during this period. In Tetiev, a town situated approximately 130 kilometers south of Kyiv, local armed groups, motivated by nationalist and anti-Semitic ideology, turned on the Jewish population. What began as social and political instability quickly escalated into brutal violence against Jews, marked by extreme brutality and inhumanity. Reports suggest that ad hoc militias believed Jews were hoarding resources and collaborating with enemy forces.During this pogrom, townspeople joined forces with military units, leading to an armed attack that culminated in mass killings. Eyewitness accounts describe a wave of violence that swept through the town, resulting in an estimated 300 to 500 Jewish fatalities, with many more subjected to physical assault, robbery, and destruction of property. The chaos of the times encouraged this violent outburst, reflecting the underlying prejudices and fear that characterized the post-war landscape. The aftermath left deep social scars in the community, as survivors struggled with loss and trauma.The significance of the Tetiev pogrom extends beyond its immediate violence. It served as a prototype for the orchestrated mass murders that would later characterize the Holocaust, foreshadowing the systematic nature of the atrocities committed against Jews during World War II. The events in Tetiev highlighted the perilous intersection of nationalist fervor, social dislocation, and anti-Semitic rhetoric that would enable and justify future genocidal actions across Europe. This pogrom remains a critical reference point for understanding the roots of systematic anti-Jewish violence in 20th-century Europe.