The Way Into Tikkun Olam (Repairing the World)
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Rabbi Elliott N. Dorff, PhD, is the author of many important books, including The Way Into Tikkun Olam (Repairing the World), a finalist for the National Jewish Book Award, and The Jewish Approach to Repairing the World (Tikkun Olam): A Brief Introduction for Christians. An active voice in contemporary interfaith dialogue, he is Rector and Distinguished Professor of Philosophy at the American Jewish University (formerly the University of Judaism), and chair of the Academy of Judaic, Christian and Muslim Studies.
Rabbi Elliot N. Dorff, PhD, is available to speak on the following topics:
- Jewish Medical Ethics
- Conservative Judaism
- Jewish and American Law
- Finding God in Prayer
- A Jewish Approach to Poverty
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About The Way Into Timeline Preface Acknowledgments Introduction 1 Part One: Tikkun Olam in Theory 1. The Meaning and Significance of Tikkun Olam 2. Why Should I Care? 3. Religion and Ethics Part Two: Tikkun Olam for Individuals and Society 4. How We Talk to Each Other 5. Helping the Poor 6. Ransoming and Surrendering Captives 7. Accompanying and Supporting People inTimes of Need and Joy Part Three: Tikkun Olam within Families 8. Duties of Spouses to Each Other 9. Filial Duties 10. Parental Duties Forward: Envisioning an Ideal World, Shaped by Tikkun Olam Notes Glossary Suggestions for Further Reading Index