Recently, communities in America and around the world have shared with us the increasing challenges they face in balancing opposing political and ideological views both within their own community and between communities. Too often, communities feel stuck having to choose…
Critical Issues, Resources for 9Adar, 9Adar Curriculum, Mahloket Matters/Conflict Resolution, Rodef Shalom, Rodef Shalom Resource
Join the Pardes Rodef Shalom Schools Program – Professional Learning Community Webinar for an exciting webinar with Pardes Senior Research Fellow Rabbi Dr. Howard Kaminsky who will discuss his new book, “Fundamentals of Jewish Conflict Resolution.” Fundamentals of Jewish Conflict…
Critical Issues, Mahloket Matters/Conflict Resolution, Rodef Shalom, Rodef Shalom Resource
Some see her as finally united, others as more divided than ever. No, I am not referring to East and West Jerusalem, rather to the Jerusalem of Heaven and the Jerusalem of Earth; between the Jerusalem of our dreams and…
Critical Issues, Mahloket Matters/Conflict Resolution, Pardes 360, Resources for 9Adar, Rodef Shalom, Rodef Shalom Resource
Can we understand the conflicting texts behind the debate? It was two weeks before my 15th birthday and my Aliyah to Israel when I first learned the famous Ramban (Rabbi Moses b. Nachman 1194- 1270, Spain/ Land of Israel) who…
Critical Issues, Mahloket Matters/Conflict Resolution, Pardes 360, Resources for 9Adar, Rodef Shalom, Rodef Shalom Resource
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, Divrei Torah, Mahloket Matters/Conflict Resolution, Jewish Calendar, Purim, Rodef Shalom
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, Resources for 9Adar, Rodef Shalom
“Utter shock.” “Terrified.” “Never experienced anything like this before.” “Apocalypse now.” These are just some of the deep emotions and expressions of despair that half of America is experiencing right now. “Thrilled!” “Finally!” “Confident,” “hopeful,” “proud.” “Never thought I’d live…
Critical Issues, Mahloket Matters/Conflict Resolution, Pardes 360, Resources for 9Adar, Rodef Shalom, Rodef Shalom Resource
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, Divrei Torah, Mahloket Matters/Conflict Resolution, Tanakh, Torah, Shemot (Exodus)
In this week’s parsha, the rabbis read the words in Exodus 23:2 “acharey rabim lahatot” to mean “go after the majority” (and not as they are often translated literally to be a warning to not “incline after a multitude to…
Critical Issues, Divrei Torah, Mahloket Matters/Conflict Resolution, Tanakh, Torah, Shemot (Exodus)
“And you, rodfei shalom – speak gentle and good words”- Rabbi Menachem Sariro, Morocco 18th Century. I agree to become a rodef shalom (pursuer of peace), a partner in the effort to transform society by changing the way I communicate…
Pardes Center for Jewish Educators, Jewish Models for Conflict Resolution, High School, Critical Issues, Mahloket Matters/Conflict Resolution, Middle School
The Pardes Rodef Shalom Schools Program is happy to share it’s unit “A Taste of Tochacha.” The Unit includes a Teacher’s Guide, a Student Havruta Handout and a Source Sheet on the topic of tochocha (constructive communication). Lesson goals include the following: Learning…
Critical Issues, Resources for 9Adar, 9Adar Curriculum, Pardes Center for Jewish Educators, Jewish Models for Conflict Resolution, Elementary School
Rabbi David Levin-Kruss interviews Rabbi Amy Eilberg about her Jewish journey and her experiences as the first female rabbi ordained in Conservative Judaism. They discuss her ongoing passion for the mitzvah of redifat shalom (pursuit of peace) in interpersonal, communal,…
Critical Issues, Mahloket Matters/Conflict Resolution, Rodef Shalom, Rodef Shalom Resource, Podcast Series, This Pardes Life
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