Dive into the history, hype, and controversies of Tikkun Olam.
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MONDAY, 10:00-11:30am (ET) February 17 - 24, 2025
Tikkun Olam—is it a sacred call or just a catchy slogan?
Course Description :
What does Tikkun Olam (Repairing the World), really mean- holy mission, social justice rallying cry, or a buzzword gone rogue? In this two-session mini-course, we will dive into the history and controversy of “repairing the world,” tracing its mystical roots and its makeover as a modern mantra, how it’s been praised, politicized, and even misunderstood.
MONDAYS, 10:00-11:30am (ET)
Dates: Feb. 17, 24
About the Instructor:
Rabbi Norman Lipson moved to Miami, FL in 1955. Following graduation from the University of Miami, he entered the Hebrew-Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion in Cincinnati, Ohio and was ordained in 1972. He has served on the national staff of the Anti-Defamation League and as spiritual leader of congregations in Mississippi, Texas, Hollywood, FL and most recently Temple Dor Dorim in Weston, where he was the Founding Rabbi, and now is Emeritus. For years, Rabbi Lipson’s been a sought-after teacher in Broward and luckily for us, now “brings his talents to North Dade/Aventura. He is married and the proud grandfather of four brilliant grandchildren (direct quote :-).
