Martin Buber - Background, career and hassidism.

Question 1

What did Hasidim emphasize?

Answer 1

“Devekut”. To feel gods presence in all aspects of life.

Question 2

What was the focus of Hasidim? and how did it impact buber?

Answer 2

• Joyful worship.
• Building relationships
• Influenced his teachings and beliefs. The basis of his philosophy of dialogue.

Question 3

What was his background?

Answer 3

Zionist thinker.

He was educated in both secular and Jewish areas, meaning he was open minded.

Question 4

What was his career?

Answer 4

• Lecturer on Jewish religious thought

- Translated Hebrew bible into German.