Tikkun olam

Tikkun olam ( ) is a Hebrew phrase that means "repairing the world." In Judaism , the concept of tikkun olam originated in the early rabbinic period. The concept was given new meanings in the kabbalah of the medieval period and further connotations in modern Judaism.

Tikkun olam ( ) is a Hebrew phrase that means "repairing the world" (or "healing the world") which suggests humanity's shared responsibility to heal, repair and transform the world. In Judaism , the concept of tikkun olam originated in the early rabbinic period. The concept was given new meanings in the kabbalah of the medieval period and has come to possess further connotations in modern Judaism. Diament Tikkun olam: social responsibility in Jewish thought and law 1997 "The papers collected here address the issue of tikkun olam, the thesis that Jews bear responsibility not only for their own moral, spiritual, and material welfare, but also for the welfare of society at large."

Repair of the world Tikkun olam ( ) is a concept in Judaism , often interpreted as aspiration to behave and act constructively and beneficially. Documented use of the term dates back to the Mishnaic period . Since medieval times, kabbalistic literature has broadened use of the term. In the modern era, among the post- Haskalah movements, tikkun olam is the idea that Jews bear responsibility not only for their own moral, spiritual, and material welfare, but also for the welfare of society at large. Righteous indignation : a Jewish call for justice . OCLC 171111564 . : CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list ( link )

Concept in Judaism This article is about the concept in Judaism. Tikkun olam ( ) is a concept in Judaism , which refers to various forms of action intended to repair and improve the world. In classical rabbinic literature, the phrase referred to legal enactments intended to preserve the social order. In the Aleinu prayer, it refers to the eradication of idolatry. In Lurianic Kabbalah , the "repair" is mystical: to return the sparks of Divine light to their source by means of ritual performance. In the modern era, particularly among the post- Haskalah movements, tikkun olam has come to refer to the pursuit of social justice or "the establishment of Godly qualities throughout the world" based on the idea that "Jews bear responsibility not only for their own moral, spiritual, and material welfare, but also for the welfare of society at large". Righteous indignation : a Jewish call for justice .

Concept in Judaism For other uses of "Tikun Olam", see Tikun Olam (disambiguation) . Tikkun olam ( / t i ˈ k uː n ʌ ˈ l ɑː m / ; Hebrew : תִּיקּוּן עוֹלָם , romanized : tiqqūn ʻōlām , lit. ' repairing the world ' ) is a concept in Judaism , which refers to various forms of action intended to repair and improve the world. In classical rabbinic literature, the phrase referred to legal enactments intended to preserve the social order. In the Aleinu , it refers to the eradication of idolatry . In Lurianic Kabbalah , the "repair" is mystical: to return the sparks of Divine light to their source employing ritual performance. In the modern era, particularly among the post- Haskalah movements, tikkun olam has come to refer to the pursuit of social justice or "the establishment of Godly qualities throughout the world" based on the idea that "Jews bear responsibility not only for their own moral, spiritual, and material welfare, but also for the welfare of society at large". Righteous indignation : a Jewish call for justice .