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Be a Shamash!
Special Chaverim Webinar with Julie Dean
12/22/2024
@ 2 PM ET
As we approach this year’s observance of Chanukah – let us join as a community to reflect on the meaning of our Festival of Lights at this moment.
How may we draw inspiration from the lights, the story and use this to move ourselves into action – in a time when our world needs our light?
How can we each be a shamash and rededicate ourselves to our core values?
Join us in creating a Chanukah experience that brings the language, inspiration and light of Mussar into our candle lighting celebration.
Ruach Chaim – Living with Spirit
Lifting Up our Lives in Trying Times
One-Day Mussar Gathering
1/26/2025
Celebrate 20 years of The Mussar Institute with our first one-day online Mussar Gathering, Ruach Chaim: Living with Spirit, on Sunday, January 26, 2025. In these challenging times, especially since the tragic events of October 7, 2023, we’ve been called to explore the essence of ruach - spirit - as a source of strength and renewal.
This transformative event will feature internationally renowned Mussar teachers leading inspiring lectures, small-group discussions, and practical workshops, including Mussar text study, introspective practices, and sessions tailored for facilitators.
Whether you're new to Mussar or a seasoned practitioner, join us for a day of learning, connection, and inspiration, starting at 11:00 AM ET and concluding around 6:30 PM ET. Together, we’ll lift our spirits and embrace the wisdom to support ourselves and those around us.
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. Read More.
Stay tuned for more details!
Past Events Recordings - FREE Access!
We’ve been fortunate to host a series of inspiring events with incredible speakers who have generously shared their valuable insights and wisdom from their journeys with Mussar.
Click the link below to sign up and enjoy free access to these recordings!
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