Religious Studies GCSE
Tikkun Olam
What Tikkun Olam means in Religious Studies GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Tikkun Olam
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The duty to take action to improve the world, often through environmental or social justice initiatives.
Topics that use Tikkun Olam
- Judaism - 3.1.6.1 Beliefs and teachings (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Covenant
- Creation
- Diversity of Jewish Belief
- Divine Judgement
- Divine Justice
- Free will
- Immanence
- Life after death
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