Repairing the World: is Tikkun Olam Jewish?
Tikkun Olam might literally mean “fixing the world,” but it’s commonly understood as “Jewish Social Justice.” But what’s so Jewish about the idea of fixing the world and when did people decide it was broken? Join us as we figure out how Tikkun Olam transitioned into one of the most Jewish buzzwords of all and what healing the world looks like in practice. Utilize the accompanying educational resources to engage your students.
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- Tzedakah
- Social Justice
- After School and Beyond
- Day Schools and Yeshivas
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This guide highlights b’nai mitzvah models developed throughout North America that can spark innovation.
Congregation Kol Ami White Plains, NY. Mesorah (tradition) is a choice-based model for 7th-12th graders that includes CORE learning and hands-on, experiential, project-based learning electives.
Temple Adat Elohim, Thousand Oaks, CA. Families come together twice a month, once to experience Shabbat as a B’Yachad community and another time to help heal the world by participating in Tikkun Olam (repairing the world) projects