Tikkun Olam

A zipper song that names each kiddo's role in repairing the world. The phrase comes from the Aleinu prayer: le-taken olam be-malchut Shaddai, when the world shall be perfected under the reign of the Almighty.

The chorus carries "Tikkun olam, tikkun olam, tikkun oh-la-la-la-lam." The verses leave space for each kiddo's name and their specific contribution: "To fix the world, [name] is gonna [action]." The zipper structure puts the work of repair into kiddos' own hands and words.

What's included:

Lead sheet PDF with melody line, chord symbols, and lyrics in English and Hebrew transliteration. Original composition by Dr. Emily Aronoff, copyright 2013. Suitable for guitar, ukulele, or piano accompaniment.

Best fit:

Songleaders, music specialists, cantorial soloists, and music-reading grown ups working with kiddos roughly ages 3-10. Lands at religious school, Jewish day school, family programming, social action initiatives, and Earth Day or Tu Bishvat units. The naming verse gives every kiddo a chance to be recognized for the specific repair they bring to the world.

Delivery: Instant PDF download. Print-friendly.

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