Yet, our Jewish tradition upholds the principle that constructive disagreement for the sake of heaven (Mahloket L’Shem Shamayim), is not only imperative but the holy work needed to repair what can feel like irreconcilable differences that permeate within our Jewish communities. Guided by the belief that Jewish texts and their diverse interpretations can empower us to engage more constructively in disagreements today, Pardes North America (PNA) has launched its second year of the Mahloket Matters Fellowship.
This Spring, Pardes North America will be running four new cohorts of the Mahloket Matters Fellowship starting May 9. Apply today!
The fellowship will consist of two essential components:
By participating in the MM Fellowship, fellows will:
Each cohort will meet once per week.
Class will be between 9:30 – 11:00 AM PST / 12:30 – 2:00 PM EST / 7:30 – 9:00 PM IST
Alumni Leadership Cohort: Tuesdays, 5/9. 5/16, 5/23, 5/30, 6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 6/27
Future Changemakers Cohort: Wednesdays, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24, 5/31, 6/7, 6/14, 6/21, 6/28
Lay Leadership Cohort: Thursdays, 5/11, 5/18,, 5/31, 6/8, 6/15, 6/22, 6/29 – instead of 5/24 (erev Shavuot) we will meet on either Tuesday or Wednesday depending on the group’s preference.
Moishe House Cohort: Tuesdays, 5/9. 5/16, 5/23, 5/30, 6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 6/27
Pardes North America is offering four cohorts of the Mahloket Matters Fellowship.
For any questions please contact Monica Kleinman, Pardes North America Programs Associate, at monica@pardes.org.