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 MINS: Review four recommendations for constructive conflict:
- Debate the issues without attacking people and harming relationships.
- Check your motivation: are you trying to win or to solve problems?
- Listen to the other side and be open to admitting that you might be wrong.
- Consider that you might both be right, despite holding opposite positions
30 MINS: Use the structured conversation manual outlined by Ask Big Questions on the subject How do we disagree?