Very interesting perspective on the current political situation. I am Jewish as well so I appreciate reading a political commentary from a Jewish-Israeli viewpoint. It is also interesting reading the NY Times articles on socialist at the same as reading this book. I would like to read more by this author.

First… I must admit that the word “tikkunim” has fascinated me for more than ten years, even from the first moment when I heard it. For this reason, Jesse’s book appealed to me more than a book’s title can do.

Second… Right after I had started reading it, I understood that the book is mainly an indiscriminate radiography of American politic, spiced with global politics too.

Although I am not into politics (and, I love to think that I never will be)… the author’s words kept me reading on, due to a catchy compilation between the reality of our society, and the filters applied by the author’s mind, through his spiritual journey.

To say that it’s a very well researched, thought-provoking collection of articles and essays that put things in perspective, is less than I want to express.

In fact, it’s so much more… mainly because the author uses kabbalistic meanings and interpretations. Especially the final part where he approaches the deepness of the opposite forces, the end of suffering, pleasure-seeking and its alternative, opportunity to correct the world, Torah and angels, the world’s four phases, the absence of shame, social injustices, unconditional love, and much more.

The book is not only a collection of intelligently written articles and essays, but it’s also too profound to even try to dig into its surface with a review.

Tikkunim is powerful. So powerful that, it succeeded to determine a non-politic person like me, to read from the first page to the last, without even trying to skip any lines.

Tikkunim is about change, about reasons, about meanings, about chaos, about relationships, systems and the future. About our possible bright future, whose brightness depends on us… the Earth’s inhabitants.

Jesse Bogner not only succeeded to keep me busy, but I almost devoured Tikkunim. Nevertheless, he also made my heart beat faster, while my mind has revolted many times. Especially the third part named “Building a world of love out of the ashes.” Talking about genital mutilation and north Afrikaans, Jews, refugees and holocaust, victimhood and self-proclaimed victims, freedom of religion and much, much more… it was excessively strong for me.

Jesse Bogner’s Tikkunim is a call. A call to corrections, to connect with each other, to improve our world, to love each other above all our differences.

As for now, I’ll make my duty as a reviewer to conclude.
For you, who see that the world is broken, I recommend Tikkunim (Corrections).
For you, who want to help in repairing the world, I recommend Tikkunim (Corrections).
For you, who are already tired of the push and pull of the ego game, I recommend Tikkunim (Corrections).
For you, who want to end the cycle of suffering, I recommend Tikkunim (Corrections).
Finally, for you who want to widely open your eyes, towards the hidden part of our reality, I recommend Tikkunim(Corrections).

That being said, I’ll end my review with the author’s words.
"However, I am hopeful. The darkness only appears to reveal the light at the end of the tunnel."