Introduction to Mussar, a Jewish Ethical Study
Dates: | November 12 - December 10, 2025 |
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Meets: | W from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM |
Location: | Online |
Cost: | $40.00 |
There are still openings remaining at this time.
Please note: this course requires membership in Lifelong Learning Institute '23-24 Annual Membership or Lifelong Learning Institute '24-25 Annual Membership or Lifelong Learning Institute '25-26 Annual Membership
Mussar is a study of ethics. It is about teaching one
how to be a better person. Although Mussar may
teach ethics from a Jewish perspective, the values
studied are not unique to Judaism. They are broadly
espoused by all religions: love your neighbor as you
would love yourself, show humility, be patient,
practice generosity, value simplicity, maintain order,
express gratitude and compassion. Initially, study is
carried out individually then followed by a group
discussion. The third element is implementation,
being mindful of one’s own strengths and
deficiencies regarding the studied virtue. The fourth
element is self-reflection. Ask, yourself, “How did I
do?” One is encouraged to keep a diary in which one
records these observations. This class will
encompass study and discussion. Implementation
and self-reflection is personal. At each class, we
discuss a virtue, its significance, and the
consequences of practicing too much or too little of
it. We will explore how one can personally apply the
virtue to everyday experience and bring it into
mindfulness.
Fee: | $40.00 |
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Hours: | 10.00 |
Online
All course content will be available through an online learning system.Date | Day | Time | Location |
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11/12/2025 | Wednesday | 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM | Online |
11/19/2025 | Wednesday | 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM | Online |
12/03/2025 | Wednesday | 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM | Online |
12/10/2025 | Wednesday | 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM | Online |