Einhorn Collaborative

As election day nears, our country’s divisions can feel overwhelming, and it’s easy to feel caught in cycles of disconnection and distrust. But as peacebuilders worldwide have shown us, healing requires hope, deep listening, and an unwavering commitment to a shared future. Read or listen to the full reflection from our Executive Director, Jennifer Hoos Rothberg, at the link: https://lnkd.in/gyevB4sX #ElectionDay #HumanConnection #BridgingDivides #EinhornCollaborative

We’re excited to share the latest Through the Prism interview featuring Rabbi Michael Garret Holzman, who tells a powerful story of connection amid unimaginable grief. Listen as he describes how silence, prayer, and love transformed a room of strangers into a unified community, even in the face of profound loss. To experience the full conversation, visit the link: https://lnkd.in/gZKYKt4R #ThroughThePrism #Connection #LoveInAction #EinhornCollaborative #Community #Healing

One of my favorite stories in Anna Sale's book "Let's Talk About Hard Things" is about Hasan Minhaj's dad, who said to his son during an argument, "Do we want to be right or do we want to be together?" This question has stuck with me as someone who gravitates toward conflict and ways to resolve contentious situations. That's why I feel extremely lucky to have Hélène Biandudi Hofer and Amanda Ripley of Good Conflict as partners in this work. Every conversation we have is filled with my questions about how we can get to the root causes of conflict and what it looks like to have a good fight. I hope you enjoy listening to our conversation as much as I enjoyed having it. And if you decide to sign up for Amanda and Hélène's master class, I'd love to have you as a Good Conflict buddy to practice and work through the modules together.

Surgeon General Vivek Murthy talks about the need for a "whole-of-society approach" to advancing social connection. We've tried to heed that call in our work at Einhorn Collaborative, supporting a broader range of efforts that engage actors across sectors. That includes: Projects like Team Up to enlist large national civic organizations with a presence in local communities to help people build connection across difference through service. Research groups like Building H to measure the impact of products on consumers’ health and urge companies to do better to improve social connection and other health outcomes. Initiatives like Human Connections AI to bring together social connection experts with technologists to puzzle through how AI companions can be designed to enhance and not degrade human relationships. Another project that has helped us explore a facet of the whole-of-society approach is the Connective Tissue Framework, which puts forward a range of recommendations for how government – especially at the local level – can create the structural conditions and everyday opportunities for people to experience healthy connection. I've learned a lot from Sam Pressler, lead author of Connective Tissue. In this piece, I asked Sam to share more about the story behind the framework and a few highlights. https://lnkd.in/esayJU3b

"How do we heal from here?" Our Executive Director Jennifer Hoos Rothberg shares reflections on the upcoming election in the latest Einhorn Collaborative newsletter, asking us to draw on “forgiveness, gratitude, and love as the first-aid kit of our time.” The newsletter also includes insights and resources to bridge divides and build relationships across differences: ✨Through the Prism interview with Rabbi Michael Garret Holzman on civic engagement and democracy ✨ A closer look at Good Conflict’s new master class ✨ BridgeUSA’s work to create a positive campus climate and culture ✨ Practical tips from Sam Pressler on strengthening community connection through policy change Explore these resources and more in the latest newsletter. #HumanConnection #Empathy #Healing #Unity Shawn Jenkins Jonathan Gruber https://lnkd.in/gdKj6P2y

How can we create campuses where academic freedom and student inclusion flourish? In this episode of ReThinking with Adam Grant, political scientist Danielle Allen explores how pluralism can support healthy academic environments that embrace diverse perspectives and activate the strengths everyone brings to campus. 🎧 Listen to rethink how we can better support students and faculty and transform higher education. LINK: https://lnkd.in/gDFsA5eu #HigherEducation #AcademicFreedom #Inclusion #FreeSpeech #BridgingDivides #RethinkingWithAdamGrant #CampusCulture

Check out Coming Together, Not Apart, the latest report from the Council on Foundations exploring how philanthropy supports efforts that bridge divides and bring people together across lines of difference. The report also explores the challenges in funding this work amid toxic polarization and heightened divisions. 🔗 Download the full report for actionable insights and strategies: https://lnkd.in/dt9Pdj_p #Pluralism #Belonging #HumanConnection #Philanthropy #SocialImpact #EinhornCollaborative Jonathan Gruber

What is the mission of higher education? In the latest Interfaith America podcast, David Brooks joins Eboo Patel to discuss how universities can go beyond academics to nurture students as whole human beings and prepare them for life beyond the classroom. They reflect on how institutions can shape intellect and character — building environments that support open inquiry, cooperation, and engagement across differences. 🔗 🎧Listen to the full conversation here: https://lnkd.in/gJ9vms62 #HigherEducation #CharacterDevelopment #Leadership #DavidBrooks #EbooPatel #InterfaithAmerica #StudentGrowth

In the latest episode of Building Belief with Abby Skeans, our Executive Director Jennifer Hoos Rothberg reflects on how societal divisions mirror the inner conflicts many of us face. Listen to the conversation and learn how building authentic relationships, practicing repair, and collaborating across lines of difference can lead to societal healing and inspire positive change. Now, streaming on all platforms! 🎧🔗 https://tr.ee/tvwS4bbClT #Empathy #HumanConnection #Leadership #Collaboration #EinhornCollaborative #BuildingBelief

It takes a village to raise a child. In their latest piece, Casper ter Kuile and Melanie Kahl explored how "forgotten kin" like guncles, godmothers, and neighbors can support children in ways that go beyond the traditional family structure. As fewer Americans have children, the opportunity for creative kinship grows. These trusted adults — whether related by blood or by choice — can help kids navigate transitions, foster resilience, and form healthy identities. Please read the full article to learn how we can cultivate creative kinship and build a modern village of support. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gAS95DVd #CommunityCare #ChildDevelopment #EmotionalConnection #Kinship #EarlyRelationalHealth #EinhornCollaborative