Makhloket l’shem shamayim: Disagreement for the sake of heaven, why is this a Limmud Core Value?

Many people have negative associations with conflict. Rabbinic Judaism, however, has always valued makhloket, or disagreement. The Talmud discusses thousands of makhloket—disputes among the rabbis, who viewed disagreement as a critical part of uncovering truth. The key is to engage in disputes in a constructive way;—one that increases mutual respect and preserves the relationship. “Disagreements for the sake of heaven” is rabbinic term is a Limmud Core Value. Let’s agree to disagree!