Repair the World
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(Our Communal Hebrew Responsibilities)
With Rabbi, Dr. Reuven Ben Avraham-Goossens, PhD.
Introduction:
This study explores foundational Jewish values that shape our communal responsibilities: justice, kindness, honesty, and tzedakah (righteous giving). At its heart is faith in אֱלֹהִים - Elohim, who is אֶחָד - Echad (One), and the Torah as our moral guide. The goal is practical: to translate ancient teachings into daily actions that repairs and elevates the world, please אֱלֹהִים - Elohim (GOD).
This is a very special study of where we learn about giving so much more from us, for there are those who are in need! As a people in faith and we love our blessed Torah, this study will guide us on how to do it.
However below I have set out the principles out kindness to others, etc, I am sure that it will be useful!
Below is a blessing of thanks for our
beloved Torah:
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Hebrew (with vowels) |
Transliteration |
English Translation |
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בָּרוּךְ
יְהוָה
הַמְּבֹרָךְ
לְעוֹלָם וָעֶד׃ |
“Baruch יְהוָה ham’vorach
l’olam va’ed. |
“Blessed
is יְהוָה, who is blessed forever and ever. |
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בָּרוּךְ
אַתָּה
יְהוָה
אֱלֹהֵינוּ
מֶלֶךְ
הָעוֹלָם |
Baruch atah יְהוָה Eloheinu Melech ha’olam, |
Blessed
are You, יְהוָה our Elohim, Sovereign of the universe, |
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אֲשֶׁר
בָּחַר
בָּנוּ
מִכָּל
הָעַמִּים |
Asher bachar banu mikol ha’amim, |
Who
has chosen us from among all peoples, |
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וְנָתַן
לָנוּ אֶת
תּוֹרָתוֹ |
V’natan lanu et Torato”. |
And
given us His Torah”. |
“Repair the World@ Study:
תִּיקּוּן עוֹלָם - “Tikkun Olam”:
The above translates as “repairing the world,” and while it is often associated with modern social justice, its roots lie in Hebraic literature, where “mipnei tikkun ha-olam” (“for the sake of repairing the world”) justifies legal enactments that preserve societal order and compassion.
תִּיקּוּן - “Tikkun” comes from the root ת־ק־ן, meaning to ‘fix’, ‘restore’, or ‘improve’.
עוֹלָם - “Olam” means “world” or “eternity,” depending on its context. Together, they evoke a sacred responsibility to elevate and mend the world through our ethical actions based on a full faith.
פִּקוּחַ
נֶפֶשׁ - means “saving a life” and is a
foundational principle in ‘halakhah’, often
overriding other commandments when life is at stake.
בְּצֶלֶם
אֱלֹהִים - “Be’tzelem Elohim”:
This is the fully vocalized form of Be’tze’lem Elohim, meaning “in the image of אֱלֹהִים - (God).” It appears in Bereshit - Genesis 1:27 and carries deep theological and ethical resonance.
צְדָקָה - Tzedakah:
Rooted in the concept of צֶדֶק - Tzadik (justice or righteousness), Tzedakah goes far beyond charity, it's a moral and spiritual obligation to uphold fairness and support those in need!
Our beloved Tanakh contains numerous teachings that reflect our Jewish values. These teachings emphasize the importance of justice, fairness, and respect for our elders, and the inherent dignity and value of every individual.
Key values include:
Justice: The Torah / Tanakh contain Mitzvot - Laws that ensure justice within society, such as the Ten Commandments עֲשֶׂרֶת הַדִּבְּרוֹת – “Aseret Hadibrot”, which set out a system of moral behaviour and values.
Fairness: The laws also emphasize the importance of fairness in legal matters, including criminal justice and civil disputes.
Respect for Elders: The Torah / Tanakh teaches the importance of showing deference to the old, as seen in Vayikra - Leviticus 19:32, which states, “You shall rise before the aged, and show deference to the old”.
Inherent Dignity: The Torah affirms that all people are created in the image of אֱלֹהִים - Elohim, which means they have inherent dignity and value.
The above values have been integral to our Hebraic culture and we continue to guide Hebrew ethics and morality today. They are deeply rooted in the teachings of the Torah / Tanakh and it should have had a profound impact on our Hebraic beliefs and practices over time!
Be a
person who loves אֱלֹהִים -
Elohim:
Thus act with Loving Kindness and show your love through kind actions.
Be Content and be happy with what you have.
Be Generous and think about other people’s wants and needs, and if you can help them, do so!
Be Grateful and find the good things in your life and let those things make you feel content and happy.
Be inclusive; Do not place a stumbling block in your life. Every person is different and some people have special needs, we should be thoughtful and try to make sure to include everyone.
Be sorry and repent; When mistakes are made, tell the truth about it and work at it, to make it better!
Community:
Help your community grow by showing kindness and helping all people who share things in common with you!
Do not destroy, keep our world and the people, places, and things in it safe; reuse and recycle whenever you can.
Have Courage and be brave and keep trying to meet your goals, even if it gets hard to do.
Friendship; Be helpful and kind so that you can enjoy all the people in your life.
Learn from Everyone for they all have something to share, so listen to new ideas and learn every day.
Pray for שָׁלוֹם - Shalom - Peace and help the people in your world get along without fighting.
Protect Animals: Take care of all the world’s creatures by keeping the environment safe and remembering that all animals need food and shelter.
Protect Nature: Take care of land, trees, plants, and animals, big and small.
Protect Your Body and keep your body safe and healthy through good choices.
Pursue Justice: Try to make your world more fair, and help everyone get what they need to live a safe and healthy life.
Repair the World: Take care of the world and show how much you love it by helping to clean it and working toward fixing any problems you might find.
Help and visit the sick and make them feel better by visiting them or by sending them something special.
Welcome new people into your life. Help make new friends feel like they belong, and try to get to know them.
Respect: Treat people in a way that makes them feel cared for and important.
Study Torah: The study of Torah is central to our Judaism’s teaching as it is a guide for us to be good faithful individuals!
Freedom: Freedom is a person’s ability to make their own choices; we Hebrews celebrate freedom for all people.
Honour Senior Citizens for they are people who have been alive a long time and can have special experiences and knowledge. We should certainly respect and honour them and assist them as much is possible.
Connect Generations: Connect generations to link our history with that of the past and the future.
Importance of A Good Name: Our name represents our reputation, which is what people know and feel about us. We should build a good one through kind and thoughtful living.
Love Your Neighbour as Yourself: We should treat people the way that we would want to be treated with kindness.
Forgive: When someone else makes a mistake and then tries to correct it, listen to that person, try not to be angry, and give them a chance to be your friend.
Persevere and always try hard and do your best.
Love of (the People and land of) Israel, we should love both the land and the people of Israel.
Remember! Judaism places great importance on the transference of memory so that it may always be for a blessing.
Beautify Mitzvah: Beautify the observances and celebrations within our blessed Hebrew tradition.
Honour
Humanity:
Every person has great value and deserves to be treated with respect.
Honour Parents: Honouring our parents is a sacred expression of our commitment and respect to אֱלֹהִים - Elohim.
And remember please give (Tzedakah): Please help those in need!
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In Conclusion, a Question to Deepen the Conversation:
Which part of this Tanach study or possibly a particular line or
statement within it has touched you the most? And how do you feel
about spending more time studying our beloved Tanakh? I pray that you are doing
well as a faithful Hebrew, and אֱלֹהִים - Elohim willing you are upholding as many as
possible of our blessed Mitzvoth’s?
I am well aware that the modern world sadly contains too many
deviations as well as problems that seem to get in the way of
our Hebrew lifestyle. Yet worse than that, these days there are far too many
enticements, which can so easily throw many off track,
and I know that has happened far too much. Thus, if there are struggles
that are taking place in your life, be it at this or at any time, I am well
aware that sadly it can often have a terrible and a cruel effect upon your
life?
Dear reader, please remember this, pray for peace and solitude in
your life, and then work on keeping as calm as possible and learn to improve
your life, for אֱלֹהִים, בָּרוּךְ
אֱלֹהִים - Bless Elohim, He is always there
and ready to help and guide you!
This site was originally set up for those who needed to return to our
blessed and wonderful faith, thus be wise and work on your faith and pray at
least three times a day, and always seek אֱלֹהִים - Elohim’s guidance!
Remember what אֱלֹהִים - Elohim, blessed be He, said the following via a
number of our prophets...
“Return unto Me,
and I will return unto you, saith צְבָאוֹת- יְהוָה- the LORD of hosts”. Mal’a’chi - Malachi 3:7. MEC).
And Remember ...
Enjoy your Sabbath Rest, Shabbat
Shalom!
אֲנִי
יְהוָה
אֱלֹהֵיכֶם, בְּחֻקּוֹתַי
לֵכוּ; וְאֶת-מִשְׁפָּטַי
שִׁמְרוּ, וַעֲשׂוּ
אוֹתָם
וְאֶת-שַׁבְּתוֹתַי, קַדֵּשׁוּ; וְהָיוּ
לְאוֹת, בֵּינִי
וּבֵינֵיכֶם-לָדַעַת, כִּי
אֲנִי יְהוָה אֱלֹהֵיכֶם
“I am אֱלֹהֵיכֶם יְהוָה
(the LORD your God); walk in My statutes,
and keep Mine ordinances, and do them; and hallow My Sabbaths, and they shall
be a sign between Me and you, that ye may know that I am אֱלֹהֵיכֶם יְהוָה - YaHVaH Elohim”. Yechezkel
- Ezekiel 20:19-20. (JPS).
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שָׁלוֹם
עֲלֵיכֶם - Shalom aleichem - Peace be with you!
Rabbi,
Dr. Reuven Ben Avraham-Goossens, PhD.
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