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Tikkun olam (lit. 'repairing the world') is a religious concept in Judaism, which refers to various forms of action intended to repair and improve the world.

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For many Jews, the phrase tikkun olam means that Jews are not only responsible for creating a model society among themselves, but also are responsible for all humanity and for the welfare of the society at large.

The complaint alleges officials characterized his planned prayer group as an unpermitted synagogue under the city’s zoning ordinance, directed police to monitor his residence, encouraged neighbors to report activity at the home, and engaged in a broader pattern of harassment after he sought to host religious gatherings.

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“You don’t need a city permit to pray with your friends,” ADF wrote. “Every American has the right to peacefully practice their faith in their own home—and to seek relief from federal courts when government officials interfere.”