In the Kabbalah (particularly during the medieval period) the meaning of the word Tikkun came to include the repair of the world in a cosmic or spiritual sense.
This spiritual repair, explained in the Kabbalah, requires a depth and understanding which few possess. Consequently, genuine tikkun is rare -- even among those famliar with kabbalistic teachings.
In the absence of an integral understanding, the word "tikkun" has since become associated with social-action projects, environmental initiatives, and political agendas. (For a history of "Tikkun Olam," see essay by Jill Jacobs.)
As important as these contemporary efforts and accomplishments are, most seem to fall short of effectively and consistently directing our focus to the levels of the subconscious mind where the kabbalistic processes of tikkun begin.
Behind the scenes here at RabbiTom.com and mamash.org we are reclaiming, or bringing to light, the deeper meanings of the word "tikkun." That is to say, we are making it possible for the real work of repair and restoration to begin.
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