Moral principles
gemilut hasadimJewish 'acts of loving kindness', or good deeds. is a central principle of Judaism. It means that everyone should try to carry out good deeds.
Justice and charity
Justice is related to bringing about what is right and fair.
Jews believe that their personal wealth is on loan from God so they should give to charity in order to bring justice to the poor. tzedekahLiterally 'righteousness'. The giving of charity. means that charity is an obligation rather than a choice.
Tikkun olam
tikkun olamThis Jewish phrase means 'repairing the world' and is the underlying motivation of Jewish environmental efforts. is related to the idea of repairing the world. Many Jews help to heal the world by contributing to social justiceMaking sure that all people are treated fairly., and some volunteer for charities. Others believe that people should act in a morally good way so as to improve life on Earth, which includes obeying the mitzvot given by God.
Loving kindness
Many Jews believe that, by showing kindness, people can try to heal the world. Jews aim to show kindness to others as the TorahLaw; teaching. The word Torah can be used in a narrow sense to mean the first five books of the Hebrew Bible (The Five Books of Moses) and also in a wider sense to include the whole of the Hebrew Bible and the Talmud. teaches that people should love others in the same way that they love themselves.
Question
What is the name of the Jewish belief that humans must constantly engage in repairing the world?
Tikkun olam.