An in-depth presentation of traditional Jewish approaches to resolving interpersonal conflicts. Among the topics discussed are the obligation to pursue peace, what constitutes constructive conflict, countering judgmental biases, resolving conflict through dialogue, apologies, forgiveness, and anger management.

Preface

Part I¿Introductory Essay

Chapter 1: Contemporary Conflict Resolution: An Overview of the Field and the Core Components of its Educational Programs

Part II¿Foundational Values and Concepts

Chapter 2: Pursuing Peace and Refraining from Destructive Conflict

Chapter 3: Rabbinic Perspectives on Constructive Conflict: A ¿Dispute for the Sake of Heaven¿

Part III¿Foundational Commandments and Laws

Chapter 4: Basic Interpersonal Obligations and Prohibitions

Part IV¿Basic Commandments and Laws of Interpersonal Conflict Resolution

Chapter 5: Judging People Favorably: Countering Negative Judgmental Biases

Chapter 6: Tokhahah: Judaism¿s Basic Approach to Resolving Interpersonal Conflict through Dialogue

Chapter 7: Retaliation and Resentment: Not Taking Revenge and Not Bearing a Grudge

Chapter 8: Apologies: The Asking and Granting of Forgiveness

Part V¿The Affective Component¿Anger Management

Chapter 9: Jewish Anger Management

Conclusion

Glossary

Bibliography

Howard Kaminsky is a research fellow at the Pardes Center for Judaism and Conflict Resolution, and serves as a mediator for Community Mediation Services in Queens, NY. He has an EdD in religion and education from Teachers College, Columbia University and rabbinic ordination from Mesivta Tifereth Jerusalem.