EPISODE 6: A Better World

The concept of making the world a better place is a cornerstone of Judaism. There's even a phrase for it: Tikkun Olam. In the Shofar, So Good! Season 2 finale, host Kate Mishkin explores the ancient concept, its mystical interpretations, and how the idea evolved and entered our collective consciousness.

Further reading and resources:

• Tikkun Olam: Repairing the World (My Jewish Learning)

• Aleinu: A Call to Divine Service (My Jewish Learning)

• Tikkun Ha'am: Repairing Our People by Rabbi Jeffrey K. Salkin

• The Shalom Center (Detroit, Michigan)

• Martini Judaism Podcast (Religion News Service)

• Repair the World

• American Jewish World Service

• The Talmud on study vs. action (Sefaria)

• Pirkei Avot on doing work you may not finish (Sefaria)

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