Jewish Wisdom for a Divided World
ONLINE
Thursdays, 12pm-1:30pm ET Aug. 6, 13, 20, 27
"Every dispute that is for the sake of Heaven will, in the end, endure; but one that is not for the sake of Heaven will not endure."
— Pirkei Avot 5:17
Course Description :
CAJE is thrilled to offer our online learners a rare opportunity to study directly with Pardes faculty through the world-renowned Mahloket Matters curriculum — made possible at a highly subsidized rate through the generosity of the Carla Spector Scholarship Fund.
At a time when disagreement so often divides us, Jewish tradition offers another path. Through dynamic text study, real-world tools, and timely conversation, participants will explore how mahloket l’shem shamayim — disagreement for the sake of heaven — can help us listen better, speak more thoughtfully, and turn conflict into connection.
Join us for this unique and inspiring four-part online series, and discover how ancient Jewish wisdom can help us meet today’s most urgent challenges.
Thursdays, 12pm-1:30pm (ET)
Dates: Aug. 6, 13, 20, 27
The Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies is a center for vibrant, inclusive Jewish learning. Mahloket Matters is a Pardes program that helps individuals, educators, and communities draw on Jewish wisdom, social psychology, and practical conflict resolution skills to engage respectfully across differences and strengthen connections.
Inspired by user-centered design, she consults with organizations across the country to create, deliver, and scale transformative Jewish learning. Jessica is a sought-after educator who has taught for Hillel International, Jewish Federations of North America, JCC Association of North America, Foundation for Jewish Camp, and Birthright Israel, among others. She was a part of the founding team of OneTable where she served as Rabbi in Residence from 2014-2021, and now works as a Senior Education Specialist with Momentum where she focuses on introducing women around the world to Jewish values through an immersive Israel experience, regional retreats, cohort-based learning, and a daily companion app.
Originally from Paducah, Kentucky, Jessica is an alumna of Washington University in St. Louis, the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies, Paideia: The European Institute for Jewish Studies in Sweden, and Baltimore Hebrew University. She is a past Fellow of the Shalom Hartman Institute’s Women’s Leadership Mission and the Ruskay Institute for Professional Leadership and received rabbinic ordination from the Jewish Theological Seminary in 2013.
Jessica lives in Denver, Colorado and is mom to one amazing dog and one amazing human.
