The NEW "Pathway to the Inner Life"

In this engaging va'ad-based course, you will learn from three revered Mussar teachers: Dr. Alan Morinis, Founder of The Mussar Institute, Rabbi Amy Eilberg, the first ordained woman Rabbi in the Conservative tradition, and Rabbi Avi Fertig, the Director of Mussar at TMI. Each of these teachers will introduce the main concepts and context for one of the three parts.

Your course will be guided by a Mussar facilitator as you work in your va'ad (small group) and with your chevruta (partner). You will refine your understanding and develop new skills as you grow in awareness and wisdom, and transform your sense of your own inner nature, your relationships with those closest to you, and your relationship with the Divine Presence.

A Three-Part Course: (intended to be taken sequentially)

Part I: Connecting Self and Soul - introduction by Alan Morinis

Part II: Transforming Relationships - introduction by Rabbi Amy Eilberg

Part III: Engaging the Divine Presence - introduction by Avi Fertig

In all three parts, you will experience Mussar learning through text study, cheshbon ha'nefesh (accounting of the soul), visualization, chanting, meditation, and kaballot (exercises). You will study on your own, with a chevruta (study partner) and in your va'ad (small group).

Format:

Each course offers six va’ad sessions in which four middot are covered through the lens of a particular theme. Each of these va’adim is facilitated by an expert TMI facilitator via Zoom.

The New and Improved Course offers engaging and sensitive language, an improved and user-friendly structure, and multiple learning options and modalities to enhance different learning styles, all within the framework of genuine Mussar.