Tag: Martin Buber

Jzef Sandel and Hersh Fenster were Jewish art enthusiasts who published encyclopedias in the 1950s, documenting the lives and works of Eastern European Jewish artists who perished in the Holocaust, preserving their legacies.
In this article, the author reflects on their encounter with Elie Wiesel, a Holocaust survivor and author of the memoir Night, during a summer camp in 1966.
Martin Buber was a prominent Jewish thinker in the 20th century.
"Hasidism, Jung, and the Jewish Spiritual Crisis" explores the relationship between Jungian psychology and Hasidic teachings in the context of the Jewish spiritual crisis.
The article discusses the origins and impact of the book "Yizkor," which was published in Palestine in 1911 to honor fallen heroes of Zionism.
The article discusses the significance of greetings on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur and proposes reviving the tradition of sending physical Rosh Hashanah cards as a way to connect with loved ones during the pandemic.
Paul Mendes-Flohr's biography, "Martin Buber: A Life of Faith and Dissent," delves into the life of the Jewish philosopher Martin Buber, tracing his evolution from a cosmopolitan intellectual in the Habsburg empire to a prominent figure of political dissent in Israel.
In "Martin Buber: A Life of Faith and Dissent," Paul Mendes-Flohr delves into the life of Jewish philosopher Martin Buber, tracing his trajectory from a multilingual intellectual in the declining Habsburg empire to a critic of the Israeli government.
The discussion revolves around the academic study of Hasidism, focusing on a shift towards conservative interpretations known as neo-Haredim, challenging the more radical neo-Hasidic perspective.
Paul Mendes-Flohr's biography of Martin Buber, the first in English in over 30 years, delves into the philosopher's life and thought, contextualizing his writings within early 20th-century European and German Jewish intellectual spheres.
The text explores the complexities of ritual pluralism within Jewish denominational spaces, focusing on the tensions between normative practices and deviant practices.
In "A Deadly Legacy: German Jews and the Great War," Tim Grady explores the complex role of German Jews during World War I. Highlighting how more than 12,000 German Jews died in the war, Grady discusses the Judenzhlung (Jew count) conducted by the German army in 1916, the patriotism of German Jews at the war's outset, and their involvement in supporting aspects of German militarism and wartime atrocities.
Neo-Hasidism, rooted in the devotional and mystical renewal of Hasidism, seeks to inspire contemporary spiritual renaissance through infusing tradition with new vitality.
The kibbutz, once viewed as a successful utopian experiment in Israel, has undergone significant changes over the years, with many kibbutzim privatizing and facing disillusionment.
During the tumultuous years leading up to and during the Holocaust in Europe, Rabbi Kalman Chameides of Katowice, Poland, played a significant role in safeguarding Jewish children.
Professor Uri Ram from Ben-Gurion University explores the overlooked sociology work of renowned Jewish theologian Martin Buber during his role as the first chair in sociology in Israel in 1947.
In a symposium on Jewish belief, Commentary Magazine highlighted the influence of Franz Rosenzweig, a German Jew whose essay "The Builders" provided a meaningful non-Orthodox perspective on Jewish law, emphasizing the transformation of law into personal commandment through practice.
Jacqueline Rose's "The Question of Zion" explores the idea of a binational Arab-Jewish state advocated by thinkers like Martin Buber and Hannah Arendt, criticizing political Zionism for not adopting this model.