Elul 5785

Step Into the New Year with Strength and Clarity

As the High Holy Days approach, The Mussar Institute invites you to a six-week immersive course for Chaverim (members) that prepares your soul for the new Jewish year.

Gadlut HaAdam, or Human Greatness, invites you to recognize and live from the divine spark within. Each week offers teachings from classical Mussar texts, plus practical tools to bring those insights into your everyday life, through practice, reflection, and live community engagement.

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What’s Included

  • Six Weekly Teachings
    Each week focuses on a different facet of human greatness drawn from classic Mussar texts.

  • Live Webinars
    Join our community on August 24, September 7, and September 21 at 2 PM ET for live sessions with Mussar faculty, including teachings, chant, centering practices, and shared reflection.

  • Downloadable Practices & Reflections
    Tools to help integrate each week's middah into your daily life.

Register Now (Chaverim Only)!

Six weeks of Transformation

Week 1:

Elul as our time to remember we are created B’tzelem Elohim/”In the Image” of God and to awaken to our reality and potential

Essay by Rabbi David Ebstein

Webinar with Avi Fertig and Rabbi David Ebstein - August 24, at 2 pm ET

 

Week 2:

Gadlut HaAdam: The Greatness of a Human Being

 

Week 3:

Gadlut vs. Katnut: Where Do We Rise; Where Do We Fall Short

Webinar with Eric Gurvis and special guests - September 7 at 2 pm ET

 

Week 4:

Moving From Katnut (Smallness) towards Gadlut (Greatness) - Tools for Gadlut: Chesed and Kavod - Loving and Honoring Others

Essay by Rabbi Arnold and Sarah Gluck

 

Week 5:

Rosh Hashanah - "Standing Before the Creator– Awe and Intimacy"

Essay by Helaine Sheias

Webinar with Eric Gurvis, Helaine Sheias and special guests - September 21 at 2 pm ET 

 

Week 6:

Approaching Yom Kippur: Teshuvah and Renewal - Becoming More Yourself

 

* This program is still in development. Check back soon as we add featured webinar guests and essay contributors.

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For Chaverim Only

This course is available exclusively to members. If you’ve been considering joining our Chaverim community, this is the perfect time. The Elul program is one of our most beloved experiences, deep, meaningful, and shared with fellow seekers.

 

Become a Chaverim member now

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Tiered Pricing

Thanks to the generosity of our donors, this course is available at accessible rates:

  • Tier 1: $72

  • Tier 2: $54

  • Tier 3: $36

Ready to Begin? Chaverim, Register Now!