Tikkun Olam: Repairing the World
Dr. Rachel Naomi Remen tells us that behind the Jewish ethical imperative to “repair the world” is an important creation story. “In the beginning of creation, the light of the universe was shattered into a million, million pieces, which lodged as shards inside everything and everyone. Our calling, as human beings, is to look for the light from where we stand, to call it out, to gather it up — and in so doing, to help repair the world known as Tikkun Olam.
As we write this we don’t know what the state of this country and the world will be like in a few months. But what we do know is that the world is in need of repair. The truth is, we are in the midst of a great tearing-apart of the fabric of modern civilization that most of us assumed would go on indefinitely. This is the unveiling power of this apocalyptic moment which is perhaps a tipping point that some of us sensed in our bones was approaching our world.
What does repairing the world mean in these times? What shards of light are we gathering up and shining into this darkness? This is the work of the 2025 Wisdom Project. We will gather together to explore in plenary sessions, small groups and private work. All are welcome to attend.
We will be sending you preparatory materials some time before the Wisdom School and details about the schedule.
REGISTRATION:
For the in person retreat at the Praxis Retreat Center in Elwood, TX, contact Sally Roberts at orientalorthodoxorder@gmail.com
For the in person retreat at The Green Terra Sanctuary on Beaver Island, MI contact Susan King at sbking@umich.edu
The work of wisdom is the free exchange of the energies of Sophia gifted into our world. Yet we live in a society, however, where everything is becoming monetized. So instead of a fixed payment, we are adopting the practice of gifting rather than setting a fee structure for our zoom offerings. We suggest you consult your heart to support our work together and also help those who wish to attend but may not be able to because of financial hardship. In this way we receive and we give and the web of gifting spreads out across this desperate world.
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