Tikkun Olam

Author : Rabbi Elliot N. Dorff, PhD
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 1580237126
Total Pages : 334 pages
Book Rating : 4.23/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Way Into Tikkun Olam (Repairing the World) written by Rabbi Elliot N. Dorff, PhD and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2013-01-24 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An accessible introduction to the Jewish concept of our responsibility to care for others and repair the world. For everyone who wants to understand the meaning and significance of tikkun olam (repairing the world) in Jewish spiritual life, this book shows the way into an essential aspect of Judaism and allows you to interact directly with the sacred texts of the Jewish tradition. Guided by Dr. Elliot N. Dorff, Rector and Distinguished Professor of Philosophy at the University of Judaism, this comprehensive introduction explores the roots of the beliefs and laws that are the basis of the Jewish commitment to improve the world. It looks at the various motivations that the sacred texts provide for caring for others, the ways the Jewish tradition seeks to foster such concerns in our social and family relationships, and the kind of society that Jews should strive to create as partners with God. What tikkun olam is. Ancient idea? New concept? The underlying theory has developed over time and branched into related terms and concepts that Judaism has used over thousands of years to describe the duties we now identify as acts of tikkun loam. Why we engage in acts of tikkun loam. Reasons include, but go far beyond, a general humanitarian feeling that we might have or the hope that if we help others, others will be there to help us. How we repair the world. The concrete expressions of tikkun olam in our families, our communities, the wider Jewish community, and the world at large help shape one of the most important aspects of the Jewish tradition. By illuminating Judaism’s understanding of the components of an ideal world, and the importance of justice, compassion, education, piety, social and familial harmony and enrichment, and physical flourishing for both the individual and society, we see how this ancient quest for a world with all these elements helps us define Jewish identity and mission today.

Author : Jonathan Neumann
Publisher : All Points Books
ISBN 13 : 125016088X
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.81/5 ( download)

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Download or read book To Heal the World? written by Jonathan Neumann and published by All Points Books. This book was released on 2018-06-26 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A devastating critique of the presumed theological basis of the Jewish social justice movement—the concept of healing the world. What is tikkun olam? This obscure Hebrew phrase means literally “healing the world,” and according to Jonathan Neumann, it is the master concept that rests at the core of Jewish left wing activism and its agenda of transformative change. Believers in this notion claim that the Bible asks for more than piety and moral behavior; Jews must also endeavor to make the world a better place. In a remarkably short time, this seemingly benign and wholesome notion has permeated Jewish teaching, preaching, scholarship and political engagement. There is no corner of modern Jewish life that has not been touched by it. This idea has led to overwhelming Jewish participation in the social justice movement, as such actions are believed to be biblically mandated. There's only one problem: the Bible says no such thing. In this lively theological polemic, Neumann shows how tikkun olam, an invention of the Jewish left, has diluted millennia of Jewish practice and belief into a vague feel-good religion of social justice. Neumann uses religious and political history to debunk this pernicious idea, and shows how the Bible was twisted by Jewish liberals to support a radical left-wing agenda. In To Heal the World?, Neumann explains how the Jewish Renewal movement aligned itself with the New Left of the 1960s, and redirected the perspective of the Jewish community toward liberalism and social justice. He exposes the key figures responsible for this effort, shows that it lacks any real biblical basis, and outlines the debilitating effect it has had on Judaism itself.

Author : Vivian Bonnie Newman
Publisher : Kar-Ben
ISBN 13 : 146770993X
Total Pages : 12 pages
Book Rating : 4.34/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Tikkun Olam Ted written by Vivian Bonnie Newman and published by Kar-Ben. This book was released on 2013-03-01 with total page 12 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Always busy doing good deeds like recycling, feeding birds, working in the garden and donating items to others, a young boy has earned the nickname "Tikkun Olam Ted."

Author : Emil L. Fackenheim
Publisher : Indiana University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780253321145
Total Pages : 412 pages
Book Rating : 4.4X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book To Mend the World written by Emil L. Fackenheim and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 1994-06-22 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This subtle and nuanced study is clearly Fackenheim's most important book." —Paul Mendes-Flohr " . . . magnificent in sweep and in execution of detail." —Franklin H. Littell In To Mend the World Emil L. Fackenheim points the way to Judaism's renewal in a world and an age in which all of our notions—about God, humanity, and revelation—have been severely challenged. He tests the resources within Judaism for healing the breach between secularism and revelation after the Holocaust. Spinoza, Rosenzweig, Hegel, Heidegger, and Buber figure prominently in his account.

Author : David Shatz
Publisher : Jason Aronson, Incorporated
ISBN 13 : 1461632137
Total Pages : 366 pages
Book Rating : 4.39/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Tikkun Olam written by David Shatz and published by Jason Aronson, Incorporated. This book was released on 1997-06-01 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To learn more about Rowman & Littlefield titles please visit us at www.rowmanlittlefield.com.

Author : Mukuni, Joseph
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1799879496
Total Pages : 299 pages
Book Rating : 4.97/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Understanding Ubuntu for Enhancing Intercultural Communications written by Mukuni, Joseph and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2021-05-28 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Given the importance of cross-cultural competence, it is important that scholars from different parts of the world describe the conceptual frameworks underlying their cultures to provide people with knowledge helpful for understanding and navigating cultural barriers and promoting harmony and productivity in places of work. The literature is replete with reference points for understanding Eurocentric worldviews. Little has been written about non-Eurocentric worldviews with respect to the subject of socio-cultural harmony and interpersonal relations such as Ubuntu, Africa’s indigenous philosophy and its relevancy. This philosophy teaches the importance of maintaining good human relations and sensitivity to the wellbeing of other people both as individuals and collectively. In the teachings of this African conceptual framework, the wellbeing of others is more important than that of self. Another important distinguishing feature of Ubuntu is that it places great value on communalism as opposed to individualism. The tenets of Ubuntu include human-centeredness, teamwork, collaboration, cooperation, respect for diversity of opinion, and joint consideration of problems. These tenets can be applied for intercultural competence and communications. Understanding Ubuntu for Enhancing Intercultural Communications sheds some light on Ubuntu, Africa’s unique philosophy, and explores how the knowledge of Ubuntu can help minimize cross-cultural communication barriers. Within this context, the chapters work to make readers aware of the existence of an African worldview, specifically Ubuntu, and its possible contribution to interpersonal communication. This book also shares the lived experiences of being born and raised in sub-Saharan Africa where Ubuntu is a way of life. This book is essential for businesses seeking to expand internationally and managers overseeing diverse workforces as well as business executives, government officials, public relations officers, academicians, researchers, and students including those studying African studies, world religions, international business, international relations, management, communication, and more.

Author : Anne Lobock Fenton
Publisher : Lumen Editions
ISBN 13 : 9781571290496
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.94/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Tikun Olam written by Anne Lobock Fenton and published by Lumen Editions. This book was released on 1997 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Poignant children's story of a good-natured handyman who tries to fix his sick friend.

Author : Marjorie Ingall
Publisher : Harmony
ISBN 13 : 0804141428
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.20/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mamaleh Knows Best written by Marjorie Ingall and published by Harmony. This book was released on 2016-08-30 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We all know the stereotype of the Jewish mother: Hectoring, guilt-inducing, clingy as a limpet. In Mamaleh Knows Best, Tablet Magazine columnist Marjorie Ingall smashes this tired trope with a hammer. Blending personal anecdotes, humor, historical texts, and scientific research, Ingall shares Jewish secrets for raising self-sufficient, ethical, and accomplished children. She offers abundant examples showing how Jewish mothers have nurtured their children’s independence, fostered discipline, urged a healthy distrust of authority, consciously cultivated geekiness and kindness, stressed education, and maintained a sense of humor. These time-tested strategies have proven successful in a wide variety of settings and fields over the vast span of history. But you don't have to be Jewish to cultivate the same qualities in your own children. Ingall will make you think, she will make you laugh, and she will make you a better parent. You might not produce a Nobel Prize winner (or hey, you might), but you'll definitely get a great human being.

Author : Jodie Cohen
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9789655992212
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.17/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Tikkun Olam written by Jodie Cohen and published by . This book was released on 2020-06-12 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the past decade, Israel has become known as a powerhouse of innovations, helping to improve people's everyday lives. Today, Israel's innovators are focusing their efforts where they are needed the most - attempting to tackle the number one problem confronting humanity - COVID-19. Reporting on more than 30 Israeli innovations, which were all developed between the outbreak of the coronavirus and early May 2020, this book charts how in that short period of time, the Israeli high-tech industry has adapted its technologies and partnerships, and quickly created new ones, to apply itself to the biggest crisis facing the world. The book reveals the human faces - the scientists, doctors and CEOs - behind the innovations, offering an insight into their perspectives. Important note - disclaimer This is not a book for those seeking official health information about the virus, and no healthcare advice is suggested within. For healthcare information and advice, it is recommended to consult with your local, official healthcare providers. No claims are made predicting the future success or otherwise of any of the innovations detailed within this book, though many are already in use in major hospitals or in the various stages of testing. The purpose of this book is to show how the people behind Israel's 'start-up nation' are quickly adapting their innovations in a bid to help 'tikkun olam', or heal the world.

Author : Howard Schwartz
Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 1596432802
Total Pages : 45 pages
Book Rating : 4.02/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Gathering Sparks written by Howard Schwartz and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2010-08-03 with total page 45 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A grandfather introduces his grandson to the Jewish tradition of tikkun olam, a centuries-old concept which proposes that everyone must do their part in order to improve the world.