Conflicts of Interest Certificate Program

February 2026 Application Form

Thank you for applying to the Conflicts of Interest Certificate Program! The iCenter is able to offer this subsidized certification with thanks to the generous support of our funders.

COI reimagines how to effectively engage with one of the most contentious topics today: the Arab-Israeli / Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The challenges of the global Jewish community in how to teach and grapple with conflicts in general and the conflict in particular are greater than ever. The reverberations of October 7 continue to be felt not only throughout Israel, but also across governments, businesses, media, and college campuses, as well as Jewish organizations all over the world.

Participants in COI will gain confidence, core competencies, and content knowledge to bring meaningful conflict education to their settings and communities.

This cohort will meet on the below dates:

Opening Session: January 21 (on Zoom, 12-1:30pm CT)
In-Person Seminar: February 2-4 (in Chicago)

If you have any questions, please be in touch by emailing Or Shemer at or@theicenter.org.

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Short Answer Responses

In a few sentences, please share with us what guides your educational approach.

Describe how The Conflict informs/impacts/is part of your work as an educator.

What do you hope to gain from participating in The Conflicts of Interest Certificate Program?

Thanks to the continued support of our funders, we offer participation in this initiative for the generously subsidized fee of $150. Participants will book their own travel within agreed-upon timing parameters.

By checking this box, I have indicated that I am aware of the costs associated with the Conflicts of Interest Certificate Program.

Upon acceptance, travel subsidies will be available on a case by case basis.

We look forward to reviewing your application!

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