Learners will come to an in depth understanding of what it means to “fix” the world and why the world needs “fixing”. They will also be sensitive to small acts of kindness being an important component to tikkun olam (fixing) the world.

The learner will:

• demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of Judaic sources (i.e. components of the Aleinu and Mishna Ethics of the Fathers 2: 21, daily prayer and tannaitic material, etc.)
• understand and articulate the concepts of tikkun olam and malchut shakai.
• define and demonstrate a deeper understanding of the Hebrew phrase tikkun olam in its broadest sense.
• identify the various aspects of creation and articulate an understanding as to why the Creator created the world imperfect.
• identify specific social problem areas in need of “fixing” in the home, school, and or immediate community.
• demonstrate group skills/teamwork in thinking critically as well as practically to address/resolve social problems.
• use his/her knowledge and understanding of how even small acts of kindness, tikkun olam, are significant to “fixing” social problems and propose an action plan utilizing an act(s) of kindness to address an identified social problem.
  

Specific learner assessment strategies are provided and can be located in each lesson under the heading Assessment.