Struggling with tough questions about competing values? Do you find it hard to navigate the tension between principles like inclusiveness and merit, peace and truth, or privacy and protection? Join Rabbi Zvi Hirschfield as he delves into Major Mahlokot: Competing…
Critical issues, Mahloket Matters/conflict resolution
Tired of arguing about Israel issues? Or are you avoiding talking about Israel completely? There is a better way! Tune in as Rabbi Zvi Hirschfield and Rabba Shani Gross model Mahloket Le-shem Shamayim (constructive disagreement) about timely and challenging Israel…
Critical issues, Democracy, Mahloket Matters/conflict resolution, Politics
Daniel Taub draws on traditional sources and contemporary dilemmas to explore how our tradition’s insights and practices can help us disagree more constructively in a polarized society.
Critical issues, Mahloket Matters/conflict resolution
Class Title – Brothers Crying Out from the Ground: The Biblical Origins of our Divided Society Class taught by Judy Klitsner Class description: In our exploration of sibling-centered stories in the book of Genesis, we will note the unusually fraught…
Tanakh, Torah, Bereishit (Genesis), Personalities, Biblical personalities, Critical issues
For use with Unit 3, Lesson 1 of Mahloket Matters: Navigating Inner Challenges & Societal Discord through Jewish Texts and Social/Emotional Learning.
Critical issues, Mahloket Matters/conflict resolution
For use with Unit 2, Lesson 2 of Mahloket Matters: Navigating Inner Challenges & Societal Discord through Jewish Texts and Social/Emotional Learning.
Critical issues, Mahloket Matters/conflict resolution
For use with Unit 2, Lesson 2 of Mahloket Matters: Navigating Inner Challenges & Societal Discord through Jewish Texts and Social/Emotional Learning.
Critical issues, Mahloket Matters/conflict resolution
Facilitating Discussion and Student Sharing for Online Teaching Led by Penny Joel, PCJE Director of Experiential Education, and Susan Yammer, PCJE Director of Novice Teacher Support. Using familiar tools we model different techniques that enhance online learning for students. You’ll…
Critical issues, Mahloket Matters/conflict resolution, Educator resources, Meaning-making, Pedagogy of facilitation
Critical issues, Mahloket Matters/conflict resolution
Pardes Faculty member Rabbi Zvi Hirschfield gives his perspectives on his Mahloket Matters: 9Adar Materials – “Land for a People or People for a Land? – Does the Land of Israel have inherent holiness or is its purpose only functional?”
Critical issues, Mahloket Matters/conflict resolution
Director of Education for Mahloket Matters and Pardes Faculty member Sefi Kraut gives her perspectives on her Mahloket Matters: 9Adar Materials – “Leadership and Crime Prevention – What is the most effective way to address crime – punishment or social…
Critical issues, Mahloket Matters/conflict resolution
We often think of disagreements as an unfortunate aspect of life. Yet in the tradition of the Mishna, Talmud, and Biblical commentators, mahloket l’shem shamayim (constructive disagreement) is a vital tool to generate critical thinking and personal growth. In fact, Jews have studied…
Critical issues, Mahloket Matters/conflict resolution
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