tiqqun

Judaism

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The term "tiqqun" in Judaism refers to a specific practice and a broader concept. As a practice, it involves observant Jews reciting prayers and scriptural excerpts throughout the night on certain holidays, such as Shavuot and Hoshana Rabbah.1

More broadly, "tiqqun olam" translates to "healing the world" or "repairing the world." This concept, though not present in the Hebrew Bible, appears in rabbinic texts and gained mystical significance in Kabbalistic writings. In modern times, "tiqqun olam" has evolved to encompass ideals of social justice, human rights, environmentalism, and alleviating global suffering. It emphasizes the responsibility of individuals to contribute to the betterment of society and the world.2

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Isaac ben Solomon Luria
… (“breaking of the vessels”), and tiqqun (“restoration”). God as the Infinite (En Sof) withdraws into himself in order to make room for the creation, which occurs by a beam of light from the Infinite into the newly provided space. Later the divine light is enclosed in finite “vessels,” most of…
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… (“breaking of the vessels”), and tiqqun (“restoration”). God as the Infinite (En Sof) withdraws into himself in order to make room for the creation, which occurs by a beam of light from the Infinite into the newly provided space. Later the divine light is enclosed in finite “vessels,” most of…
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