Course 2: Bechirah / Intentional Choice-Making of a 3-Part Beginner Course Series

A three-part introduction to Mussar course series for bringing greater self-awareness, intentional choices, and purposeful action into daily life.

Rooted in Jewish wisdom and reflective practice, each course invites you to explore how you meet everyday situations, relationships, and responsibilities. Begin with a free webinar, then continue with a two-session course if you would like to go deeper.

New to Mussar? This 3-part course series offers a welcoming introduction to Jewish spiritual practice through three foundational Mussar concepts: self-inquiry, intentional choice-making, and purposeful action.

Through classical Mussar texts, guided reflection, and experiential practices, you will explore soul traits and consider how they shows up in your life, relationships, choices, and actions.

Format: Each three-week course begins with a free 75-minute webinar, followed by an optional two-session small group course where you can explore the teaching more deeply. 

This Series is for you if you are ready to:

• Understand yourself with greater honesty and curiosity
• Make choices that reflect what matters most to you
• Turn good intentions into purposeful action

Choose the Way You Want to Learn:

• Free webinar: Attend any opening webinar at no cost.
• Individual course: Register for the two follow-up sessions for $36 per course.

A Three-Part Course Series: 

• Course I: Hitlamdut / Self-Inquiry
• Course II: Bechirah / Intentional Choice-Making
• Course III: Zerizut / Purposeful Action

Taught by Helaine Sheias, Susan Goldberg Schwartz and Helen Shub.

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