Jonathan Krasner, Author at A Faith That Does Justice

How Tikkun Olam Became Jewish Social Justice: The Origins and Evolution of a Jewish Value – Part 3

by Jonathan Krasner | Jan 19, 2021 | The Weekly Word

Many young Jewish Americans were energized by the political and social change movements of the 1960s and 70s, and some looked to Jewish tradition to ground their activism.

How Tikkun Olam Became Jewish Social Justice: The Origins and Evolution of a Jewish Value

by Jonathan Krasner | Jan 12, 2021 | The Weekly Word

The association of tikkun olam with human agency, a human-centered utopian quest to realize God’s Kingdom on Earth is a relatively new phenomenon.

How Tikkun Olam Became Jewish Social Justice: The Origins and Evolution of a Jewish Value

by Jonathan Krasner | Jan 5, 2021 | The Weekly Word

Tikkun olam, a Hebrew term which literally means “to mend/repair the world” has gained currency in American Jewish circles over the past 50 years and has even entered the wider American religious discourse.

How Tikkun Olam Became Jewish Social Justice: The Origins and Evolution of a Jewish Value – Part 3

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How Tikkun Olam Became Jewish Social Justice: The Origins and Evolution of a Jewish Value – Part 3

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