THEMATIC COURSES
The Mussar Institute offers a variety of experiences to meet the desires and needs of Mussar students at all levels. Check here to see which courses are open for registration and which are coming soon.
Many thematic courses involve studying in a va'ad or small group, an essential Mussar practice. Advanced TMI-trained facilitators facilitate each va'ad.
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VA'AD-BASED COURSES

A COURSE FROM RAV NUSSBAUM
Level: Advanced
Prerequisites: One year of va'ad-based study or with prior permission from Avi Fertig, Director of Mussar
Format: Six one-hour live lectures with some Q&A. In English. Recordings are available.
Starts: December 4, 2022
Registration: Open
Tuition: Chaverim: $118; Non-Chaverim: $180
VA'AD-BASED COURSES
WRITTEN AND DELIVERED BY HELAINE SHEIAS AND NANCY WEISS
Level: Intermediate-Advanced
Prerequisites: Season of Mussar I or II or Pathway to the Inner Life I-III
Format: Va’ad, Chevruta, and personal study
Starts: Spring 2023
Registration: Open for waitlist Spring 2023
Tuition: Chaverim: $150; Non-Chaverim: $180
INDEPENDENT STUDY
A COURSE FROM AVI FERTIG
Note: This course is offered to independent learners and to groups as a va'ad-based course.
Level: Advanced
Prerequisites: One year of va'ad-based Mussar experience.
Format: Recorded lectures, readings, practices
Starts: The first Sunday of every month. (Scheduled groups will be announced soon)
Registration: Open
Tuition: Chaverim: $200; Non-Chaverim: $240