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To: unionblue83
The most frequently asked question I receive from non-Jews about Jews is, why are Jews so liberal?

Without the Temple sacrifice to cover their sins,
most Jews have turned to Tikkun Olam

"repairing the world"

It is important in Judaism and is often used to explain the Jewish concept of social justice.
In some explanations, the more mitzvot that are performed, the closer the world will be
towards perfection. Some Jews that believe that acts of tikkun olam will either trigger
or fulfill the prophesied coming of the Mosiach (messiah) or messianic age (the World to Come).
The belief in tikkun olam is also central to the Zohar, the most important book in kabbalah (Jewish mysticism).
b'shem Y'shua
23 posted on 04/25/2006 9:47:36 AM PDT by Uri’el-2012 (Hosea 6:6 For I desire mercy, not sacrifice, and acknowledgment of God rather than burnt offerings)
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To: XeniaSt

REpairing the world is misunderstood and misused. it does not mean going on marches for socialistic causes and it does not mean voting the democratic line. It is absolutely MISUSED.


38 posted on 04/29/2006 8:10:33 PM PDT by Dodgers fan
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