A 5-Week Beginner Course

New to Mussar? This beginner course guides you through ancient Jewish wisdom for personal growth and a more meaningful life.

Do you ever feel like life is rushing by without enough meaning or purpose? Do you wish you had more patience, balance, and clarity in your daily life? Mussar is a centuries-old Jewish practice that helps you grow into the best version of yourself. In just five interactive sessions, you’ll learn simple yet powerful techniques to:

• Stay calm in stressful situations
• Improve your relationships with family, friends, and yourself
• Gain clarity on what truly matters to you
• Strengthen your spiritual connection and self-awareness

No prior experience needed. No long-term commitment. Just one small step to a more meaningful life.

What You'll Gain:

Expert Guidance: Learn from top contemporary Mussar teachers and facilitators from The Mussar Institute.

A Welcoming Community: Connect with others on their own journeys.

Real-Life Tools: Take home practical techniques to bring more joy and patience into your life.

What to Expect:

Live, Interactive Learning: Join engaging Zoom sessions led by experienced Mussar teachers. No pre-recorded lectures!

A Warm, Supportive Community: Connect with others on a shared journey of personal growth. Share, listen, and learn together.

Practical Tools for Daily Life: Take home simple yet powerful Mussar practices to bring more patience, clarity, and meaning into your day.

Step 2: The Power of Humility
Uncover the importance of humility and how it can improve your relationships.

 

Step 3: The Value of Patience

Learn about patience, a challenging but rewarding quality that can lead to personal growth.

Step 4: Living with Honor

Explore honor and discover how to cultivate it in your life.

Step 5: Your Personalized Path 

With guidance and coaching, develop a personal plan to continue your Mussar practice.

The course is led by The Mussar Institute’s accomplished faculty; a team of renowned Mussar teachers who have come together to provide you with a one-of-a-kind Mussar experience.

Dates and time: Tuesdays, 12-1:30 pm ET, February 2, 9, 16, 23 and March 2, 2027.

Tuition: $54; course access never expires

Alan Morinis

Founder of The Mussar Institute and leading voice in the contemporary Mussar movement.

Helaine Sheias

Director of Facilitator and Program Development at The Mussar Institute, specializing in transformative spiritual learning.

Susan Rose-Golbin

Longtime TMI practitioner and retired coach, mentor of B’nai Mitzvah students and board member of Path with Heart.

Scott Nagel

Senior Rabbi at Congregation Beth Ahabah, Mussar teacher focused on joyful, adaptive Jewish living.

Moe Howard

Rabbinical student and educator, focused on Mussar and community life.