Finally--Something in the "New" CJN That IS Edgy

It's this:

In a Jewish left-winger’s view, the only way to supposedly follow tikkun olam’s principle is to support progressive ideas – and vote for progressive parties. Left-leaning parties such as the Liberals and NDP should be the only acceptable choices for all Canadian Jews. The right-leaning Tories, who oppose social justice and progressivism, were verboten.  

I’ve seen this argument made many times since. Some comments were either in response to pieces I’ve written or attacks on many other right-leaning Jewish writers and pundits.
Enough is enough. Let’s put an end to this train of thought. 

I don’t have an issue if Jews want to follow tikkun olam for personal reasons. If that’s what they feel will make the world a better place, fine. I certainly don’t believe in this principle, but I’ll defend your right to support it. 

At the same time, please stop this juxtaposition of tikkun olam with left-wing voting behaviour. Don’t suggest or infer that Judaism commands you to vote for the Liberals, NDP, Greens and others. It doesn’t.

Exactly. "Tikkun olam" is not Hebrew for "social justice." Or Socialism. Or "diversity." Or "multiculturalism." Or garage sales for Zimbabwean orphans. Or "we're virtuous (by virtue of our being 'progressive') and you're not." Or...