Fundamentals of Jewish Conflict Resolution

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.

• PrefacePart I—Introductory EssayChapter 1: Contemporary Conflict Resolution: An Overview of the Field and the Core Components of its Educational ProgramsPart II—Foundational Values and ConceptsChapter 2: Pursuing Peace and Refraining from Destructive ConflictChapter 3: Rabbinic Perspectives on Constructive Conflict: A “Dispute for the Sake of Heaven”Part III—Foundational Commandments and LawsChapter 4: Basic Interpersonal Obligations and ProhibitionsPart IV—Basic Commandments and Laws of Interpersonal Conflict ResolutionChapter 5: Judging People Favorably: Countering Negative Judgmental BiasesChapter 6: Tokhahah: Judaism’s Basic Approach to Resolving Interpersonal Conflict through DialogueChapter 7: Retaliation and Resentment: Not Taking Revenge and Not Bearing a GrudgeChapter 8: Apologies: The Asking and Granting of ForgivenessPart V—The Affective Component—Anger ManagementChapter 9: Jewish Anger ManagementConclusionGlossaryBibliography

"A superb study, informed by fastidious scholarship, of the key principles of conflict resolution in Jewish law and thought. I recommend it highly to all those seeking to bring peace to troubled relationships, within and beyond the Jewish community."