This exercise, which can be used during the Passover Seder, invites participants to use Compassionate Listening to engage the “wicked” child in a new and different way. These skills can then be applied to our own difficult conversations. Click here to download…
Critical issues, Mahloket Matters/conflict resolution, Jewish calendar, Pesach
There is nothing mysterious about why Purim has had such a compelling hold on the psyche of the Jewish people throughout the ages. The figure of the despotic ruler (or his surrogate) who seeks to destroy us has been all-too…
Critical issues, Mahloket Matters/conflict resolution, Jewish calendar, Purim
It’s not easy for an aspiring rodef shalom (pursuer of peace) to find a message of peace in the Hanukah story. In the view of the story enshrined in the “Al Hanissim” (“For the miracles”) prayer (inserted into the silent…
Jewish calendar, Chanukah, Critical issues, Mahloket Matters/conflict resolution
Here is a sample newsletter article for schools about 9Adar: Jewish Week of Constructive Conflict for you to edit and use as you see fit. Please share with us your final article by sending a copy or link to 9Adar@pardes.org.il.
Critical issues, Mahloket Matters/conflict resolution
Attached is a sample newsletter article about 9Adar: Jewish Week of Constructive Conflict for you to edit and use as you see fit. Please share with us your final article by sending a copy or link to 9Adar@pardes.org.il.
Critical issues, Mahloket Matters/conflict resolution
Rabbi Amy Eilberg, “Knowing the Soul of Your Enemy: Repairing Relationship through Tochacha – For school communities” (Parashat Mishpatim)
Critical issues, Mahloket Matters/conflict resolution
The Pardes Rodef Shalom Communities Program is pleased to share, “Can we talk about this? Tochacha: A Study Guide for Constructive Communication”. The guide contains sources and reflection questions that focus on the mitzvah of tochacha, practicing tochacha, when to refrain…
Critical issues, Mahloket Matters/conflict resolution
Amidst the plethora of laws in Parashat Mishpatim, one had completely eluded my attention until I became involved in peace and conflict studies. The scenario may seem obscure, but the applications, I realized, are wide-ranging and profound. Exodus 23:5 If…
Critical issues, Mahloket Matters/conflict resolution, Tanakh, Torah, Shemot (Exodus), Mishpatim
Interactive Program on Mahloket L’shem Shamayim (Disagreement for the Sake of Heaven) – approximately 50 minutes 5 MINS: Study Mishnah Avot 5:17 on mahloket l’shem shamayim (disagreement for the sake of Heaven) 3 MINS: Watch this video 5 MINS: Discuss 5…
Critical issues, Mahloket Matters/conflict resolution