In my faith, the Jewish faith, there is a religious obligation called tikkun olam, or to make the world whole, or to correct error and end injustice. And that responsibility is found among people of good will in every faith.
(From, Congestion Pricing, Asthma and Tikkun Olam , Anthony Ramirez, The New York Times, April 27, 2007)
Suggested Discussion Questions:
1. To what extent has the phrase "Tikkun Olam" entered the public, not necessarily Jewish, discourse?
2. What does it mean for this phrase to be used by the Mayor of New York City? Do you share his understanding of Tikkun Olam?
1. To what extent has the phrase "Tikkun Olam" entered the public, not necessarily Jewish, discourse?
2. What does it mean for this phrase to be used by the Mayor of New York City? Do you share his understanding of Tikkun Olam?
Time Period: Contemporary (The Yom Kippur War until the present-day)