Join Us For Upcoming Events!
The Art and Practice of Living Wondrously with Ronit Ziv-Kreger
12/7/2025 at 2:00 pm EDT
Chaverim Only Webinar
Join Eric Gurvis in conversation with Ronit Ziv-Kreger about her new book featuring insightful essays on engaging our spiritual selves.
This book is more than just inspiration—it’s a roadmap to embracing life fully, even in moments of uncertainty.
Science confirms what wisdom has always taught us: experiencing awe and wonder, even briefly, enhances our well-being, deepens our connections, and builds resilience. This collection is a much-needed guide for weaving wonder into daily life, offering stories and insights from some of the most brilliant minds and soulful thinkers of our time.
Kallah XXII: “The Shabbat Effect”
In Person Gathering
12/11/2025 - 12/14/2025
Miami Beach JCC, FL
Kallah 2025 marks our first in-person gathering since 2019. Join us in Miami Beach for a weekend of Mussar learning, prayer, chant, silence, and sacred rest. Guided by Alan Morinis, Avi Fertig, Helaine Sheias, and TMI facilitators, we’ll explore Shabbat as a soul-nourishing practice inspired by Alan’s new book, The Shabbat Effect. Step into Shabbat with intention and leave renewed.
Life Lessons from Rav Wolbe
Advanced Mussar Course
12/28/2025 - 1/25/2026
Join Rabbi Dovid Nussbaum, a close student of Rabbi Shlomo Wolbe zt”l for close to thirty years, as he shares personal stories and profound lessons from the life and teachings of one of the greatest Mussar masters of our time.
Rav Wolbe’s influence continues to shape the spiritual and ethical landscape of the Jewish world. In this course, you’ll be guided by one of today’s foremost Mussar teachers as he weaves timeless insights through personal anecdotes and real-life experiences drawn from his years with Rav Wolbe.
Writing Your Ethical Will
New Mussar Course
1/7/2026 - 3/25/2026
Explore how Mussar wisdom can help you craft a meaningful Ethical Will, transforming your values, lessons, and life stories into a lasting legacy for your loved ones.
Five Steps to a Life of Meaning
Intro to Mussar
1/11/2026 - 2/15/2026
Beginner's Course - Only $54!
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.
Prayer and Faith: Form and Emptiness (Mussar for Mystics and Meditators)
Free Webinar + Paid Series
Wednesdays, 1/14, 1/21, 1/28 - 1 PM EDT
Join Eric Gurvis in conversation with Robert Barris as they explore how Mussar and contemplative practice come together to deepen spiritual awareness and soul growth.
Join the free opening webinar open to all, then continue your learning with two integration sessions available exclusively to Chaverim members for only $36.
Robert is the co-author of Mussar in Action, with Alan Morinis, translating into English various selections from the Alei Shur, the writings of Rav Wolbe. He is a practicing psychiatrist since 1984. He is shomer Shabbat and integrates Orthodox practice with Jewish renewal. Robert has had a serious mindfulness practice for many years. He has been active in TMI for the past ten years as a former board member and as the facilitator of several TMI distance va’adim. Robert’s interests include lifestyle medicine (particularly nutrition and exercise), the martial arts, and playing with his grandchildren.
Roots, Growth and Middot – Tu B’shevat Through a Mussar Lens
One Day Online Gathering
2/1/2026
Mussar teaches that true spiritual growth begins beneath the surface, rooted in anavah (humility), yir’ah (awe), and the wisdom of our tradition. As Rav Yisrael Salanter taught, inner work must blossom into action, like a tree bearing fruit. Join us for a day of learning, reflection, and community.
Registration opening soon.
Chaburah - Part I
Advanced Mussar Course
2/4/2026 - 4/29/2026
An advanced course that guides you in transforming negative traits, such as anger and impatience, into positive ones through focused monthly study in an intimate group setting, fostering deep personal growth and spiritual connection.
Tapestry: Mussar Through A Woman's Lens
Intermediate Mussar Course
2/5/2026 - 4/16/2026
Join this journey into Mussar through women’s perspectives and lived experience. We will engage mind, body, heart, and soul in practice, creating a tapestry of wisdom that enriches daily life. All are welcome to this inclusive space for growth and connection.
Aging Soulfully with Mussar
Intermediate Mussar Course
2/11/2026 - 3/25/2026
Join Rabbi Judith Edelstein as we explore how Mussar can support the journey of aging, applying patience, gratitude, compassion, and equanimity to embrace life’s later transitions with wisdom and grace.
2026 Mussar In-Person Retreat
4/19/2026 - 4/23/2026
Isabella Freedman Retreat Center - Falls Village, CT
SAVE THE DATE!
2027 Mussar In-Person Retreat
5/16/2027-5/19/2027
AJU Brandeis Bardin Campus, AJU, Simi Valley, CA
SAVE THE DATE!
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!