EPISODE 6: A Better World

The concept of making the world a better place is a cornerstone of Judaism. There's even a phrase for it: Tikkun Olam. In the Shofar, So Good! Season 2 finale, host Kate Mishkin explores the ancient concept, its mystical interpretations, and how the idea evolved and entered our collective consciousness. Further reading and resources: • Tikkun Olam: Repairing the World (My Jewish Learning) • Aleinu: A Call to Divine Service (My Jewish Learning) • Tikkun Ha'am: Repairing Our People by Rabbi Jeffrey K. Salkin • The Shalom Center (Detroit, Michigan) • Martini Judaism Podcast (Religion News Service) • Repair the World • American Jewish World Service • The Talmud on study vs. action (Sefaria) • Pirkei Avot on doing work you may not finish (Sefaria) Credits: • Writer/producer: Kate Mishkin • Story producer: Gabrielle Birkner • Fact-checking: Rachel Scheinerman • Sound design/mixing: Jonathan Shifflett of Studio Phonic • Interstitial music: Written and performed by Nan Schwartz • Outro music: "Swirls & Eddies," written and performed by Grace Corsi • Art direction: Grace Yagel Shofar, So Good! is a podcast from My Jewish Learning, a division of 70 Faces Media. Ami Eden is the CEO of 70 Faces Media, and Rebecca Phillips is the publisher. This podcast was originally developed in the Jewish Writers Institute Digital Storytellers Lab and produced with support from Maimonides Fund. Special thanks to Rebecca Friedman. * Word of mouth is important. So if you like what you heard this season, please share Shofar, So Good! with a friend. For more information about Jewish rituals and practices, visit myjewishlearning.com. From holidays and history to belief and big questions, My Jewish Learning helps people explore Judaism's traditions, ideas and how they shape modern Jewish life. You can also join our warm and welcoming daily kaddish minyan and take classes — ranging from mahjong basics to biblical Hebrew.