Wise to the Words: Transforming Ourselves Through Speech
Omer 2026 Program
4/1 – 5/21
Free For All
The days between Passover and Shavuot invite us into sacred work. As we count the Omer, we prepare inwardly to receive Torah anew. In the Mussar tradition, this preparation comes through steady attention to our middot, our inner traits.
This year, we focus on speech. “Death and life are in the hand of the tongue,” teaches Proverbs. Our words shape our relationships, our communities, and our inner lives. With mindful practice, speech becomes a path to refining the soul.
Beyond Give and Take: Exploring the Roots of Human Kindness
New Course
4/12 – 5/17
Join Rabbi Micha Berger for a new course as we dive into Rabbi Dessler’s classic, Kuntras HaChesed (Discourse of Lovingkindness). We will explore the cosmic battle between the “Will to Give” and the “Will to Take,” and learn practical strategies to cultivate a “giving” personality that fosters deep, lasting bonds in our families, communities, and spiritual lives. Discover why true kindness isn’t just an action, but a fundamental shift in how we see the world.
Finding Happiness: A Multimedia Journey
New Course
4/28 – 5/12
Join us for a special three-session course about how to find happiness and what it means! Through Hanan Harchol’s animated shorts and interactive conversations, Hanan and Gary Shaffer explore some of the biggest questions in Mussar practice.
The Shabbat Effect
Webinar with Alan Morinis
5/17 @ 1 PM EST
Join us for a special webinar with Alan Morinis, the founder of the Mussar Institute and the author of The Shabbat Effect! You will learn how incorporating Mussar practices into a day of rest can fully transform your relationship to yourself.
Five Steps to a Life of Meaning
Intro to Mussar
6/28 – 7/26
This introduction to Mussar guides you through ancient Jewish wisdom for personal growth and a more meaningful life. Through five meaningful and interactive sessions, you will learn how to develop patience, clarity and balance in ways that will transform your relationships and transform yourself.
2027 Mussar In-Person Retreat
5/16 – 5/19/2027
AJU Brandeis Bardin Campus, AJU, Simi Valley, CA
SAVE THE DATE!
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