Dear Community,
As we celebrate the milestone of twenty years since the official opening of The Mussar Institute in the United States, we are thrilled to announce our first one day online Mussar Gathering, "Ruach Chaim - Living with Spirit" which will take place Sunday, January 26th, 2025.
Over the past year, and especially since the horrific events of Oct. 7th, 2023, we have experienced the shortness of breath associated with feelings of anxiety, stress and despair. The Torah expresses the essence of life as ruach / spirit. We will explore the spirit and the spiritual, the challenges and the paths to lifting our lives in trying times.
Prepare for a remarkable experience led by internationally renowned Mussar leaders from diverse backgrounds. They will guide you through insightful sessions and provide practical tools to lift our own spirits and to give us the wisdom and strength to lift the spirits of those around us. Enjoy inspiring lectures, interactive learning, small group discussions, and come to forge new connections within our diverse and elevated community.
Whether you're a seasoned Mussar practitioner or are new to Mussar, we wholeheartedly invite you to be part of this incredible celebration of learning and practice.
Join us in a day of renewal, connection, and inspiration!
Program
Our program is scheduled to begin at 11:00 AM ET and conclude around 6:30 PM ET, with several breaks throughout the day to refresh and reflect.
Immerse yourself in this powerful theme through a variety of dynamic learning experiences, including:
- Limmud/Lectures from internationally renowned Mussar teachers.
- Triad Breakout Study & Processing in small-groups.
- Interactive Learning Sessions, featuring:
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- Mussar text study.
- Introspective Mussar practices such as meditation, visualization, and journaling.
- A special session for Mussar Facilitators.
- Relating Middot to current events.
- Community Engagement Programming to deepen connection with fellow participants.
- Small Group Integration to process and reflect on the day’s teachings.
Share YOUR Light!
Join us and contribute to a special digital booklet showcasing how Mussar has helped you live with spirit during challenging times.
By registering for this one-day gathering, you’ll have the opportunity to submit original reflections, artwork, quotes, or stories that highlight your Mussar journey.
Register today to be part of this meaningful celebration and share your unique voice with our community!
Time is limited to contribute, so don’t wait!
Meet Our Faculty
We’re thrilled to bring you an outstanding lineup of Mussar educators, including NEW voices and well-established leaders in the field:
- Rabbi Dr. Tzvi Hersh Weinreb
- Dr. Erica Brown
- David Jaffe
- Rabbi Amy Eilberg
- Alan Morinis
- Avi Fertig
- Helaine Sheias
- Eric Gurvis
- Judith Golden
MANY MORE TO COME!
Stay tuned as we finalize our full roster of speakers. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to engage with some of the most respected voices in the Mussar community.
"A true ’experience’ (chavaya, in Hebrew) occurs when we the feel the occasion has added ‘life’ to us. There are three primary experiences: nature, connecting with people and being alone (seclusion). In other words, the [experience of] the beauty of nature, the “other” and the “I.” … Each of these three are experiences of harmony; harmony outside of the self, harmony which we are a part of, and harmony within us.
Rabbi Shlomo Wolbe, “In the Shadow of Wisdom,” pp. 11-2.
Pricing Options
- Tier 1 - $119
- Tier 2 - $99
- Tier 3 - $79
Learn About Our Tier Pricing Here.
*Chaverim members enjoy a 10% discount on pricing.
Members, please select the Chaverim rate of your choice on your registration form, membership will be verified before your enrollment is secured for the course.
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