Tikkun Olam

   Just ran across the concept of Tikkun Olam through the obituary of a coworker's husband; the phrase was unfamiliar to me. I looked it up and learned that it is "a Hebrew phrase that means "repairing the world" (or "healing the world") which suggests humanity's shared responsibility to heal, repair and transform the world."
   Not knowing Barry personally (though I have deep respect for his wife, Pat), his story made me very sorry that he was on this earth for such a short time. He sounds like an amazing man, one who is always learning and likewise has a lot to teach. I've copied some of my favorite excerpts below. I hope that I can make my life a fraction as rich as Barry's, for myself, my family and friends, and the world. What an impression he has left. How lucky for him and Pat to have 40 years together.
      "In the course of his career, Barry was an educator, fundraiser, administrator, and nonprofit consultant. He was particularly interested in health care: he believed everyone should have access to affordable medical and dental care. His doctoral dissertation was about improving access to dental care for underserved people in Missouri and Kansas.
   Barry was an avid volunteer and a passionate believer in tikkun olam, dedicated to using his intellect and resources to making the world a better place. He was passionate about teaching. He loved bringing people together around a cause. He specialized in helping people gain confidence by pointing out their strengths and challenging them to believe in themselves.
   When he wasn't working, Barry divided his time between savoring the world and saving it. He loved to ski, fish, hike, bike, and take long walks with Pat. Together he and Pat traveled the world, visiting U.S. national parks from east to west, Spain, Central Europe, England, Italy, France, Ireland, and Israel. He didn't get to every place on his list, but he came close. He was proud that he had visited all 50 states. His favorite places were Big Sur in California, Cannon Beach in Oregon and Montauk Point, New York. Barry was a selfless volunteer, dedicating countless hours of service to many organizations."

In the course of his career, Barry was an educator, fundraiser, administrator, and nonprofit consultant. He was particularly interested in health care: he believed everyone should have access to affordable medical and dental care. His doctoral dissertation was about improving access to dental care for underserved people in Missouri and Kansas.

Barry was an avid volunteer and a passionate believer in tikkun olam, dedicated to using his intellect and resources to making the world a better place. He was passionate about teaching. He loved bringing people together around a cause. He specialized in helping people gain confidence by pointing out their strengths and challenging them to believe in themselves. - See more at: http://www.kccremation.com/obituary/Barry-S.-Daneman/Lenexa-KS/1222445#sthash.E3BgLfVo.dpuf

In the course of his career, Barry was an educator, fundraiser, administrator, and nonprofit consultant. He was particularly interested in health care: he believed everyone should have access to affordable medical and dental care. His doctoral dissertation was about improving access to dental care for underserved people in Missouri and Kansas.

Barry was an avid volunteer and a passionate believer in tikkun olam, dedicated to using his intellect and resources to making the world a better place. He was passionate about teaching. He loved bringing people together around a cause. He specialized in helping people gain confidence by pointing out their strengths and challenging them to believe in themselves. - See more at: http://www.kccremation.com/obituary/Barry-S.-Daneman/Lenexa-KS/1222445#sthash.E3BgLfVo.dpuf