Tikkun Olam and the role of personal responsibility
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain the Jewish principle of Tikkun Olam and how it encourages personal responsibility to help fix the world.
Key learning points
- Tikkun Olam is a Jewish concept about 'repairing the world'.
- Tikkun Olam has become synonymous with social action and the pursuit of social justice.
- World Jewish Relief is an international Jewish humanitarian charity.
- The principle of Tikkun Olam influences the work of Jewish charities such as World Jewish Relief.
Keywords
Tikkun Olam - the Jewish value of fixing or repairing the world
Personal responibility - doing your part to make the world better
Steward or stewardship - the duty to care for God’s world; being a responsible carer
Common misconception
Jewish ethics are concerned with people and not the natural world.
Care for the planet and the environment is found throughout Jewish teaching and has deep roots.
Teacher tip
As well as the case study of World Jewish relief, you might like to look at the Eco Judaism movement which is also actively working to help the environment and speak out for the climate. Local synagogues may be involved with this.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
5 Questions
Q1.What is the name of the Jewish scriptures?
Q2.Which of these is a Hebrew prophet?
Q3.What do most Jewish people believe about Jesus?
Q4.What are the Psalms in the Jewish scriptures?
Q5.Why is the Star of David a symbol of Judaism?
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Match the keyword to its meaning.
the Jewish value of fixing or repairing the world
doing your part to make the world better
the duty to care for God’s world; being a responsible carer
Q2.What are rabbis?
Q3.The international Jewish charity that helps people in crisis is called World Jewish ...
Q4.Which action best shows personal responsibility?
Q5.Jewish ethics are concerned with people and not the natural world.
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