The Jewish tradition has long emphasized the pursuit of peace (shalom), justice (tzedek), reconciliation, communal responsibility, and the dignity of every human being. Across generations, Jewish communities have cultivated strong traditions of dialogue, learning, problem-solving, and constructive engagement in the face of disagreement and adversity.

Today, Jewish federations, educational institutions, advocacy organizations, congregations, charitable agencies, and community leaders increasingly face challenging conversations, organizational tensions, community conflicts, and complex stakeholder relationships. These realities call for practical skills that enable leaders to preserve relationships while addressing difficult issues effectively.

To support this important work, I would like to invite your staff, board members, community leaders, educators, volunteers, and stakeholders to participate in a one-day professional development workshop:

Conflict Resolution and Community Peacebuilding

Facilitator: Professor Olajide Olagunju, PhD, FCIArb, Attorney at Law

Fee: $99 per participant

Format: One-Day Intensive Training Workshop

This highly interactive workshop integrates proven conflict resolution methodologies with practical approaches that support stronger, healthier, and more resilient communities.

Learning Outcomes

Participants will explore the following critical questions:

1. What is the popular conception of conflict?

How do people commonly understand conflict, and why do those assumptions often limit effective responses?

2. Unmasking Conflict

(a) WHO do you see in conflict? Understanding the individuals, groups, relationships, identities, interests, and needs involved.

(b) WHY are they in conflict? Identifying the underlying causes and dynamics driving the conflict.

(c) WHAT is really conflict? Distinguishing between surface disputes and deeper issues that require attention.

3. If that is conflict, how should we engage it?

Developing constructive approaches that transform conflict into opportunities for understanding, growth, and collaboration.

4. WHERE do we engage conflict?

Understanding the appropriate settings, levels, and contexts for productive intervention.

5. What is the PROTOCOL for engaging conflict?

Learning a disciplined process for addressing disputes systematically and professionally.

6. What is the FRAMEWORK for engaging conflict?

Applying practical analytical tools that guide conflict assessment and resolution.

7. What is the CHECKLIST for engaging conflict?

Using proven tools that help leaders avoid common mistakes and improve outcomes.

8. What is the KEY to engaging conflict successfully?

Identifying the essential principles that distinguish effective conflict resolution.

9. How do you know you have engaged conflict effectively?

Recognizing indicators of meaningful resolution, strengthened relationships, and sustainable peace.

This workshop is especially relevant for:

• Jewish Federations
• Community Relations Councils
• Synagogues and congregational leaders
• Jewish educational institutions
• Social service organizations
• Advocacy organizations
• Philanthropic foundations
• Emerging and established community leaders

The program is designed to strengthen the ability of Jewish organizations to build healthy communities, navigate disagreement constructively, and advance the enduring pursuit of shalom within the institutions and communities they serve.

We would be honored to serve your organization and contribute to your efforts to strengthen peace, understanding, cooperation, and community resilience.