Mahloket Matters

In the face of increasing polarization, the Pardes Mahloket Matters methodology is helping the Jewish world build a more harmonious, sophisticated and resilient future.

This unique approach, combining Jewish text study, social psychology and practical conflict tools, transforms disagreement into a vehicle that strengthens relationships and communities.

Jumpstart the Mahloket Matters transformation with training programs, professional development for organizations, educational curricula or Pardes-facilitated community programs.

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Mahloket Matters training

Learn how to bridge divides and turn disagreement into deep connection. Join an upcoming cohort or reserve one for your organization.

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Israel educator training

Use the Mahloket Matters approach to facilitate complex conversations about Israel and enable meaningful, deep Israel education.

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Senior educator learning fellowship

Training for congregational educators, including a Mahloket Matters focus. Monthly online sessions plus a two-week intensive in Jerusalem.

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Mahloket Matters Teens Curriculum

Teach teens critical constructive disagreement skills with this curriculum anchored in Jewish texts and social-emotional learning.

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Community programs

Bring Pardes faculty to lead tailored programs enhancing your community’s ability to engage constructively in difficult conversations.

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Hear from our community

I used to think that I’d lost an argument if the other person didn’t adopt my way of thinking. But now I think I’ve won if both sides have actually heard each other.

Fall 2024 Cohort

I used to think that we idealize the mahloket of the rabbis as an esoteric past. Now I think it’s possible to ground it in lived experience for everybody.

Fall 2023 Jewish Professionals Cohort

This fellowship helped frame hard conversations and steep them in our Jewish tradition and texts.

Fall 2023 Jewish Professionals Cohort

My community especially benefited from thinking deeply about where they are coming from, and recognizing that they can’t possibly have all the answers nor perfect morality.

Fall 2023 Clergy Cohort

When we taught the Mahloket Matters teen curriculum, there were so many lightbulb moments for the kids.

Spring 2023 Lay Leadership Cohort

We had over 100 members attend our event co-created with Mahloket Matters. The feedback was spectacular – several folks said it was the single best event they have ever attended.

Beth Emet Synagogue, Chicago

Impact that matters

94%

Report increased confidence facilitating complex conversations

66%

Apply ideas and tools extensively in personal and professional life

95%

Intend to seek deeper understanding of Jewish wisdom on contemporary issues

*Mahloket Matters Program Evaluation Study 2025

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Partner with Pardes for professional development intensives centered on Mahloket Matters. Join Jewish organizations around the world that are investing in these essential skills for their professionals.

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Mahloket Matters resource library

Check out the Pardes online library resources – from podcasts to articles and everything in between – on Judaism’s approach to conflict resolution and constructive disagreement.

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