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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Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction

Part One: Repairing the World (Tikkun Olam) in Theory
1. The Meaning and Significance of Tikkun Olam
2. Why Should I Care? The Example of Caring for the Poor
Part Two: Tikkun Olam in Practice: Individuals and Society
3. The Power of Words
4. The Ministry of Presence
Part Three: Tikkun Olam in Practice: Families
5. Duties of Spouses to Each Other
6. Children's Duties to Their Parents
7. Parents' Duties to Their Children
Part Four: Envisioning a World Shaped by Tikkun Olam
8. Elements of the Traditional Jewish Visionof the Ideal World

Notes
Glossary
Suggestions for Further Reading