Constructive Dialogue Training

Dialogue skills for Jewish professionals making an impact

At a moment when democracy is at a crossroads, the work of engaging across difference is essential to protecting democratic institutions and communal trust. Jewish tradition offers a longstanding framework for this work, shaped by centuries of debate and communal decision-making amid difference.

  • A More Perfect Union is offering Constructive Dialogue Training cohorts led by experts at the Constructive Dialogue Institute.
    Cohort 1 is for New York-based Jewish professionals, while Cohort 2 is for Jewish educators, program staff, or other professionals or strongly involved layleaders/volunteers managing challenging communal conversations

    This fully-subsidized training will give you the practical skills for navigating hard conversations, reflecting alongside a small group of Jewish professionals committed to bridge-building. Spots are limited; each cohort can accommodate 20 participants.

    Eligible participants will be selected on a first come, first served basis.

  • Cohort 1: March 5 - April 28, 2026 (NYC Location TBD) Cohort 2: April 15 - May 28, 2026 (Location TBD).

  • To participate in the cohort, your organization must be a member of the Jewish Partnership for Democracy. Not part of the Jewish Partnership for Democracy network? Join here.

Know someone who would be great in this cohort?

Nominate them by emailing Maddie Solomon, Manager of Programs & Partnerships, at [email protected] with the subject: CDI Cohort Nomination.

Want to learn more about the program?

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