WHAT IS A VA’AD OR GROUP, WITH A PARTNER OR CHEVRUTA, AND IN SOLITUDE
A va’ad is a unique facilitated group learning environment that is traditional to Mussar. While we learn a great deal on our own, we learn differently with a partner, and differently again when we discuss things with other people, who bring additional experience and perspectives to the issue. When you work in a va’ad, the main form of interaction…
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Path of the Soul is an advanced-level Mussar course designed for people who have completed at least two years of Mussar study. How do you recognize and follow the path of your soul? Only by answering profound questions—not in theory, but in the flesh of your life—can you discover and follow the track that leads to…
Read MoreMUSSAR CLASSICS
The Duties of the Heart, by Bahya ibn Pakuda Gates of Repentance, by Rabbeinu Yonah Orchos Tzadikim, anonymous Mesillat Yesharim, by Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzatto Cheshbon ha-Nefesh, by Rabbi Menahem Mendel Leffin Strive for Truth, by Rabbi Eliyahu Dessler
Read MoreINNER LADDER
Inner Ladder: Continuing Mussar Steps is the continuation program for those who have completed either Seeking Everyday Holiness or Gates of Everyday Holiness. Groups continue to study as a va’ad, and also in chevruta study pairs, with a focus on six middot: generosity, enthusiasm, silence, compassion, lovingkindness, and gratitude. You’ll receive: By purchasing the program materials, you agree not to re-sell or share to any individual…
Read MoreGATES OF EVERYDAY HOLINESS
Gates of Everyday Holiness contains more Hebrew than Seeking Everyday Holiness as well as chevruta study materials. The Jewish tradition of Mussar offers the Jewish world a deep and rich experience of spirituality. In this introductory program, participants are brought into a deep exploration of the nine most important soul-traits or middot: humility, patience, order, equanimity, honor,…
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Path of the Mensch has been customized for Conservative Congregations. The Jewish tradition of Mussar offers the Jewish world a deep and rich experience of spirituality. In this introductory program, participants are brought into a deep exploration of the nine most important soul-traits or middot. The text, which every participant receives, is the inspiring book, Everyday Holiness, by…
Read MoreYOU SHALL BE HOLY
You Shall Be Holy has been customized for Reconstructionist Congregations. The Jewish tradition of Mussar offers the Jewish world a deep and rich experience of spirituality. In this introductory program, participants are brought into a deep exploration of the nine most important soul-traits or middot. The text, which every participant receives, is the inspiring book, Everyday Holiness, by…
Read MoreELUL LEARNING PROGRAM
ELUL LEARNING FOR ALL – During the month of Elul, which precedes the High Holydays, TMI presents a daily program of introspection and self-analysis, two cardinal aspects of Mussar practice. This season, Rabbi Avi Fertig, Director of Mussar, will bring our community a weekly podcast with a variety of Mussar teachers, and daily lessons and practices…
Read MoreOMER 5780 (2020)
Each year, on the evening of the second Passover Seder, we begin the traditional counting of “the Omer,” the seven weeks between Passover and Shavuot. We count these 49 days with a free program of Mussar learning and practice. During this time of crisis, our community is coming together in a special way to honor…
Read MoreCongregational Programs
TMI Courses Are Available to Congregations and Organizations Offer a TMI Mussar course led your TMI-certified facilitator who can train with us in as few as six sessions. You’ll receive a perpetual license. Our programs:Seeking Everyday Holiness for Reform CongregationsPath of the Mensch for Conservative CongregationsYou Shall Be Holy for Reconstructionist CongregationsGates of Holiness for Orthodox CongregationsInner…
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