{"product_id":"the-jewish-approach-to-repairing-the-world-tikkun-olam-a-brief-introduction-for-christians-9781683363835","title":"The Jewish Approach to Repairing the World (Tikkun Olam): A Brief Introduction for Christians","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA window into the Jewish idea of responsibility to care for the world--written especially for Christians. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe concept of repairing the world (\u003cem\u003etikkun olam\u003c\/em\u003e) is an integral part of Jewish life. It helps shape Jewish social and family relationships, and even mandates how Jews should speak to others. But why is it important for Christians to understand this Jewish approach to life? And what kind of impact can understanding this fundamental aspect of Judaism have on Christians seeking to develop a deeper understanding of their own faith?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith insight and wisdom, award-winning author Rabbi Elliot Dorff provides an accessible, honest and thorough exploration of this important Jewish concept. With easy-to-understand explanations of Jewish terms, practices and history, each chapter explores a different facet touched by the tradition of \u003cem\u003etikkun \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eo\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003elam.\u003c\/em\u003e Rabbi Dorff also addresses parallel themes and practices in the Christian tradition, helping you better understand the roots of Christianity and how the fundamentals of Judaism relate and reflect your own aspirations to repair the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaring for the Poor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Power of Words\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Ministry of Presence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuties of Spouses to Each Other\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChildren's Duties to Their Parents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParent's Duties to Their Children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Traditional Jewish Vision of the Ideal World\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Jewish Lights Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/01\/2008\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781683363835\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.97lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.63d","brand":"Elliot N. Dorff","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":38017149010101,"sku":"9781683363835","price":26.34,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_9c76578f-3381-485f-8a02-73fa61817e23.jpg?v=1609163158","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-jewish-approach-to-repairing-the-world-tikkun-olam-a-brief-introduction-for-christians-9781683363835","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}