Perspectives for Jewish Organizations
Our curriculum equips Jewish organizational leaders and professionals with the skills to engage in meaningful dialogue and navigate differences through the lens of Jewish wisdom and tradition.
Strengthening Jewish Communities Through Dialogue
Americans are being pulled apart by ideological divisions. The Jewish community is not immune to these forces. In the aftermath of Covid, hotly contested elections, October 7th, rising antisemitism, and the war in Gaza, the Jewish community has become increasingly fractured, sometimes leading to tension and division.
Many organizations in the Jewish community have missions to support the entire Jewish community – which may include people who hold extremely different views from one another. Having the skills to engage in dialogue across lines of difference is crucial for building a strong community.
Perspectives for Jewish Organizations equips Jewish organizational professionals with the skills to engage in meaningful dialogue and navigate differences by blending cutting-edge behavior science research with Jewish wisdom and tradition.
Blended Learning
Perspectives for Jewish Organizations is a blended learning experience that weaves together psychological concepts with interactive scenarios. The program includes six asynchronous interactive online sessions, and three hevruta conversation guides. In-person or virtual kickoff and capstone workshops, led by a trained facilitator, are also available for eligible organizations.
Built for Jewish Professionals
Perspectives for Jewish Organizations was created in consultation with Jewish educators to include content uniquely tailored to Jewish non-profit settings. The curriculum incorporates references from Jewish tradition, historical texts, and wisdom from Jewish figures throughout history. It also uses stories and scenarios that capture conflicts and tensions that commonly arise between Jewish Americans today, whether in the workplace or beyond.
Bring Perspectives for Jewish Organizations to Your Community
Program Costs Subsidized
Program costs associated with bringing Perspectives for Jewish Organizations are being fully subsidized for Jewish organizations by a generous gift from Maimonides Fund through December 2026.
Contact perspectives@maimonidesfund.org or complete this application form to learn more.
This training not only helps organizations fulfill their mandate, but deeply reflects Jewish values."
We continue to use CDI's Perspectives curriculum with all our community builders and team members. It has become a staple for us and is critical to how we effectively do our work together
