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Mussar in the News

The Fall issue of Reform Judaism magazine has a special section on Mussar, featuring Alan Morinis and students of The Mussar Institute. The magazine is available online at www.reformjudaismmag.org.

Mussar Group Facilitators Training Program

We are happy to announce that applications are now being accepted for our new Mussar Group Facilitators Training Program. Starting in November, we will train Mussar group leaders who will help members of their own community engage in personal development and growth through participation in a va'ad — a study group that meets within Mussar Institute courses.

The Mussar Group Facilitators Training program will help future group leaders develop the tools and techniques to guide groups in the unique, traditional processes of Mussar ve'adim, as well as to use their experience in the group as a way to engage in personal spiritual growth.

For more information on this program, and to learn how to apply, please contact Sam Finnerman at sam@hudsoncommercial.com.

Mussar Kallah VI

Sunday November 16, 2008 — The JCC in Manhattan

A day of learning, community and growth with some of the best teachers of Mussar alive today:

Rabbi Micha Berger
Rabbi Yaacov Feldman
Rabbi David Lapin
Dr. Meir Levin
Rabbi Zvi Miller
Dr. Alan Morinis

Only 200 places are available. For more information and to register for Mussar Kallah VI, go to http://www.jccmanhattan.org/category.aspx?catid=1557.

The Mussar Shabbaton

Friday/Saturday November 14-15 — The JCC in Manhattan and nearby synagogues

If you are coming to New York for the Mussar Kallah or if you live in the New York area and are already a student of Mussar, you are welcome to attend the Shabbaton on the days preceding the Kallah. Gather in an intimate setting for prayer, learning, Shabbat meals, and a meeting of hearts and minds.

For more information and to register for the Mussar Shabbaton, go to http://www.jccmanhattan.org/category.aspx?catid=1557 and scroll down the page.

New Mussar Groups

New Mussar groups are forming all the time. Here’s an update of the newest to form and how to contact them:

* Victoria, BC. Contact Suzanne Kort – kort@vtpi.org

* Marin County, Calif.  Contact Sarah Rose – sarahrose7@earthlink.net

* Encinitas, Calif. Contact Chris Bengs – cjbdoc@aol.com

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