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A Taste of Mussar

Free Beginner's Course in Mussar

Course Overview:

A Taste of Musser is a 4-lesson independent learning course developed by Dr. Alan Morinis, founder of The Mussar Institute, and delivered on our exclusive Makor Learning Center platform. The course introduces you to the experience of Mussar. There are no prerequisites; only English is required.

Students explore the anatomy of the soul, your personal soul curriculum, how to use that curriculum as the basis for personal growth, and how Mussar provides guidance. You’ll explore some of the middot, or traits of the soul.

Mussar is a treasured body of teachings and practices that provides distinctively Jewish answers to the questions we all ask about life. Mussar also guides you in identifying your unique, personal path of spiritual growth and offers practices to assist you on your journey.

You can choose how you engage with the course:

  • Self-paced study on our online platform
  • Podcast format for on-the-go learning

Tuition: FREE

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What Students Say About This Course:

"I found it engaging, informative and relatable to my life and struggles. The examples of Kabbalah and the encouragement with journaling are immediately applicable to anyone."

Sarah Fields

"I thought it was both a fairly in-depth introduction, while at the same time, digestible, well-paced and organized."

 

Kim Weinstein

"I think it's a straightforward introduction to a clearly very complex topic. It's also self-paced so it can fit in with whatever schedule or personal circumstances are happening and arising."

Naomi Manning Chambers

"Excellent basic introduction to Mussar!"

 

Pamela Law