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Know Your Strengths - The Tools For Your Success
Omer 2025 Mussar Program
4/13/2025 -
6/1/2025
The 49 days between Passover and Shavuot mark a sacred journey, one that begins with physical freedom and concludes in spiritual transformation. As the Jewish people prepared to receive the Torah at Sinai, they engaged in a process of personal and collective refinement. This year, The Mussar Institute invites you to take part in this ancient tradition in a meaningful way.
Through tested wisdom, insights, and guided Mussar practices, you’ll explore your inner strengths, refine your character, and prepare yourself to receive wisdom with an open heart, just as our ancestors did at Mount Sinai.
Ruach Chaim - Carrying Spirit Forward
Nourishing Ourselves, Uplifting Others
In-Person Retreat
5/18/2025 - 5/22/2025
Join us for our upcoming in-person Mussar retreat, Ruach Chaim – Carrying Spirit Forward: Nourishing Ourselves, Uplifting Others, held at the stunning Brandeis-Bardin Campus in Simi Valley, CA, from Sunday evening, May 18, to Thursday, May 22, 2025.
This immersive retreat offers a unique opportunity to deepen your spiritual practice through intensive text study, introspective workshops, small-group learning, and transformative teachings.
Guided by esteemed Mussar teachers and leaders, including Alan Morinis, Avi Fertig, and Julie Dean, you’ll reconnect with your mind, body, and soul amidst beautiful natural surroundings while building resilience and uplifting others. Enjoy a meaningful, four-day journey filled with nourishing meals, inspiring sessions, and the warmth of community.
Five Steps to a Life of Meaning
New Mussar Course
6/22/2025 - 7/27/2025
Do you ever feel like life is rushing by without enough meaning or purpose? Do you wish you had more patience, balance, and clarity in your daily life?
Mussar is a centuries-old Jewish practice that helps you grow into the best version of yourself. In just five interactive sessions, you’ll learn simple yet powerful techniques to:
- Stay calm in stressful situations
- Improve your relationships with family, friends, and yourself
- Gain clarity on what truly matters to you
- Strengthen your spiritual connection and self-awareness
No prior experience needed. No long-term commitment. Just one small step to a more meaningful life.
Start Your Journaling Journey with our downloadable Mussar Journaling template!
Ready to explore journaling? Try out our daily reflection journal crafted with beginners in mind!
What makes it special?
- Simple Prompts: Straightforward questions to kickstart your journaling experience.
- Discover Your Best Self: Engage in self-reflection and personal growth with a friendly guide.
- Journaling Wisdom: Embrace the power of Mussar, adding meaning to your reflections and nurturing intentional living.
What you'll discover inside?
- Daily Reflections: Effortlessly navigate through the events of your day.
- Artistic Mussar Muse: Unleash your creativity in your own unique way.
- Easy-to-Follow Guide: No more confusion—start journaling effortlessly!
Ready to make journaling a seamless part of your routine? Your $18 donation supports The Mussar Institute and unlocks your Journal.
Ready to get started? Make a meaningful contribution of $18 to The Mussar Institute and begin your journaling journey!