Mussar is a 1000-year-old Jewish spiritual and ethical practice that teaches how to find those things inside that cause us to get stuck in the same place again and again.
Mussar London will give you the chance to learn from two of the world’s foremost teachers of Mussar: Dr Alan Morinis, author of the two classics of modern Mussar, “Climbing Jacob’s Ladder” and “Everyday Holiness” and Rabbi Avi Fertig, Director of Mussar at The Mussar Institute. To find out more about Mussar go to www.mussarinstitute.org
Sessions are taking place as detailed below. Booking is easy online at: www.ehrs.uk/mussar-london/ All bookings received before March 2nd 2020 attract an early bird discount. Alternatively, you can download more information here: 19-12-18 Mussar London Booking Form 2020
Wednesday 13th May 19:30-21:30: Everyday Holiness – Introducing Mussar with Alan Morinis and Avi Fertig. An evening to introduce you to the basic concepts of Mussar.
Finchley Progressive Synagogue, 54 Hutton Grove, Finchley, London N12 8DR Admission £8
Thursday 14th May 10:30-15:00 Learning Mussar to Teach It with Alan Morinis and Avi Fertig. A tailor-made seminar for Rabbis, Student Rabbis, Cantors and Educators who want to bring Mussar to their communities as well as into their own lives.
Leo Baeck College, 80 East End Road, Finchley, London, N3 2SY Admission £25 (includes lunch)
Friday 15th May 17:00—Sunday 17th May 14:00 Personal Resilience in a Changing World with Dr Alan Morinis, Rabbi Avi Fertig, Rabbi Monique Mayer and Rabbi Mark Goldsmith. An extended Shabbaton full of Mussar learning, practice, prayer and spirituality. Workshops, lectures, chavrutah, specialist Mussar bookstall, outdoor Mussar in Canons Park, Mussar theatre performance . A friendly weekend of growth.
Edgware and Hendon Reform Synagogue, 118 Stonegrove, Edgware, Middx., HA8 8AB Weekend Fee £95 (includes lunches and dinners)