Who We Are

The Jewish Dialogue Group is a non-partisan, grassroots organization that formed in November 2001 to foster vibrant, respectful dialogue within Jewish communities about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and other challenging issues. We create programs and materials that empower people to understand one another; strengthen relationships across differences; explore complex ethical and intellectual questions; clarify feelings and views; and find common ground. We seek to make these resources available to all who need them.

As an organization, we do not take positions on any issues, but focus solely on promoting dialogue. Our board members, volunteers, and advisors have many different political perspectives. We come from many different streams of Judaism: Conservative, Reconstructionist, Orthodox, Reform, Renewal, non-denominational, and secular. We live in the United States, Canada, Israel, and other parts of the world.

To date, we have facilitated more 250 than dialogue programs, involving more than 3000 people. We have trained dozens of facilitators. Our guidebooks and other materials have been used in synagogues, schools, organizations, and communities throughout North America and in Israel.