Contents

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vi
3. Detailed Table of Contents viii
4. Acknowledgments xvi
5. Preface xix
6. PART I. Introductory Essay
7. Chapter 1: Contemporary Conflict Resolution: An Overview of the Field and the Core Components of its Educational Programs 2
8. PART II. Foundational Values and Concepts
9. Chapter 2: Pursuing Peace and Refraining from Destructive Conflict 36
10. Chapter 3: Rabbinic Perspectives on Constructive Conflict: A “Dispute for the Sake of Heaven” 74
11. PART III. Foundational Commandments And Laws
12. Chapter 4: Basic Interpersonal Obligations and Prohibitions 110
13. PART IV. Basic Commandments and Laws of Interpersonal Conflict Resolution
14. Chapter 5: Judging People Favorably: Countering Negative Judgmental Biases 190
15. Chapter 6: Tokhahah: Judaism’s Basic Approach to Resolving Interpersonal Conflict through Dialogue 223
16. Chapter 7: Retaliation and Resentment: Not Taking Revenge and Not Bearing a Grudge 261
17. Chapter 8: Apologies: The Asking and Granting of Forgiveness 299
18. PART V. The Affective Component-Anger Management
19. Chapter 9: Jewish Anger Management 408
20. Conclusion 453
21. Glossary 468
22. Bibliography 474
23. Index 542