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Mahloket Matters Training

Turn difference and disagreement into a source of connection and community strength. The Pardes Mahloket Matters approach is deeply rooted in Jewish texts and integrates social psychology and practical conflict tools.

Pardes offers in-person, online, or hybrid training experiences of 1 to 8 sessions. Individuals are welcome to apply for upcoming public cohorts. Organizations can arrange for private in-house cohorts, targeted to their particular organizational and community needs.

Join the thousands of Jews worldwide who are actively creating culture change, overcoming the polarization trend, and bridging divides. 

Public cohorts

Apply to join one of our open online training groups. Training cohorts are limited to 15 participants and usually based on profession or affinity group. Includes mentorship and financial support for a project to apply or teach the approach within your community.

There are currently no open public cohorts.

Check back soon, or contact us about arranging a private cohort for your organization.

Open House

Private cohorts

Jumpstart culture change in your organization with an in-person/online/hybrid training program. Give your staff the skills and tools to foster constructive dialogue and strengthen relationships, especially in the midst of disagreement over complex, charged issues.

Join the organizations using Mahloket Matters training:

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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

The texts presented were excellent and the conversations profound. Lots of great ideas were put forth to strengthen skill development for challenging conversations. 

Spring 2025 Hillel International Cohort

MM came at the perfect time for navigating board discussions setting vision and mission. 

Fall 2024 High Impact Field Leaders Cohort

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

[It] 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

Topics covered in Mahloket Matters Training include:

  • What distinguishes constructive disagreement from destructive disagreement?
  • How might good people have diametrically opposing views on moral issues?
  • What are the variables to consider when determining if, when, and how to engage in a difficult conversation?
  • What are some value tensions within Jewish tradition related to specific contentious, contemporary issues?
  • What practical tools and skills can I use to become adept at considering an issue from multiple perspectives and engaging with the other?
  • How can I help foster a culture of constructive disagreement?

Participation in training programs includes personal access to the Mahloket Matters and the Mahloket Matters for Teens curricula.

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Be in touch to arrange a private cohort or find out more about upcoming Mahloket Matters trainings.








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