Tikkun Olam

Israeli aid, development groups see 40% drop in international partnerships following Gaza war

Around 60% have also reported that their ability to raise funds has been negatively affected since the outbreak of the war in Gaza.

Ayelet Levin Karp, CEO of SID Israel.
A MAN blows a shofar as ‘slihot’ prayers are recited at the Western Wall, during the current month of Elul. The High Holy Days inspire us to act with renewed energy to restore Israel’s reputation and repair the world, says the writer

The High Holy Days are an opportunity to rebuild Israel’s global standing - opinion

THE WRITER leads a service at her synagogue, East End Temple.

Reform Judaism and Zionism: The danger of misrepresentation - opinion

 ‘For years, she has dreamed of bringing together all kinds of seamstresses, handymen, and professionals to provide a free service to the community’

Jerusalem's Tikkun Chozer volunteers provide free professional services - opinion


Grapevine February 4, 2024: Genuinely fixing the world

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 GIDI GRINSTEIN with Paralympic athlete Pascal Berkowitz.

Gidi Grinstein on the “Secret Sauce,” Behind the Success of Jewish Continuity

Israeli author shared his thoughts with IsraelCast host Steven Shalowitz.

 Gidi Grinstein

He moved to Israel to make the world better - and he's still idealistic

As Benjy celebrates 40 years since his aliyah, he remains positive yet realistic.

 THE FAMILY (L to R): Benjy, Sagi, Tamar, Eden, and Nicky, in November.

Israeli-Canadian Activist and Philanthropist, Sylvan Adams, on Judaism’s Fight Against Evil

'The rise of antisemitism has reached a critical point, with the Jewish people finding themselves in a position to defend their existence' says Adams. What should Jews around the world do?

 Sylvan Adams

Tikkun Olam: How pain from injustice leads to service - opinion

To be able to rebuild what was lost, an individual or community must, to begin with, have some awareness of the magnitude of that loss, to recognize that it is even worth grieving over.

 REPAIR THE WORLD runs a beach cleanup along San Francisco Bay.

2 Jewish teens harness the power of their peers to address social problems — and spark a movement

Determined to do something to help, the two Jewish teens put their respective skills to use: Lily as a grassroots organizer, Jake as a tennis instructor.

Tikkun Olam [Illustrative]

Tikkun olam, tikkun adam: To make the world better, make people better - opinion

This focus on tikkun olam at the expense of tikkun adam is a mistake. It is not enough to simply work to make the world a better place. We must also work to make ourselves better people.

Tikkun Olam [Illustrative]

How Tennessee Rep. Jones ended up talking ‘tikkun olam’ with Jewish teens

After chatting with the group for a few more minutes, Jones said he had to head off for a White House meeting with President Joe Biden.

Tennessee Democratic state representatives Justin Pearson and Justin Jones, who faced expulsion over their participation in gun control protests, and Gloria Johnson, who retained her seat, speak to members of the media following their meeting with President Biden in Washington, US, April 24, 2023.

Liberal American Jews, you need to support dialogue in Israel - opinion

Relations between American Jews and Israel have also been subjected to these rising tensions when compromises seem unachievable and the concept of the common good is eroded.

 A DEMONSTRATION takes place outside the US Embassy Branch in Tel Aviv against the government’s judicial overhaul and in support of President Joe Biden’s criticism of the plan, on Thursday.

Tikkun olam and tikkun Yisrael: Notion that Jewish people should help each other

The Zionist movement was built on an ideology of tikkun Yisrael, Jews looking out for their fellow Jews.

Tikkun Olam [Illustrative]