In my third year of Mussar study, we were asked to look at a challenging relationship in our life. For me it was a daughter-in-law of more than twenty years, who I always thought was angry with me. After a year of considering her wounds, I was able to initiate a non-defensive conversation with her. Hearing her, I told her how sorry I was for times I had hurt her and that I really do love her and appreciate the wife and mother she is. I told her I hoped we could start anew; it’s now been more than two years and all is well.
Sandi

When people would ask me how I, as a Reform Jew, practice Judaism in my daily life, I never knew how to respond . . . until I had participated in Mussar. For me, this will be a lifelong practice, but one that brings a conscious awareness of Jewish thinking on a daily basis. 
Jean Adelsman

Our Mussar study is providing me a “mindfulness” alternative in a Jewish tradition. My desire to live an ever more meaningful life led me to search for a better understanding of God’s will for me. Mussar is satisfying my quest.
John Ourisman

Mussar has proven to be a true life companion. I see changes occurring in long held patterns, particularly in the realm of patience. I see myself available to others, receiving feedback that this is true, and yet I understand when self-care is needed and appropriate. In other words, Mussar, as taught by CCM, provides a language and a framework for creating a healthy soul container while acting in our fragmented world.
Martha Hare

In a challenging situation, I ask myself how I should respond from a “Mussar” perspective and that self-reflection helps me to react in a more caring and generous way. I have also been enriched by the relationships I have formed with my study partners and teachers – meaningful bonds with wonderful people.
Debbie Levin

2023/2024 Classes for

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Seeds of Mussar

No prerequisite – Open to all

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Foundations of Mussar

No prerequisite – Open to all (Note: if you have not taken the Seeds of Mussar class, please contact the appropriate Madrich(ah) before enrolling in Foundations.

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If you are interested in beginning Mussar studies with CCM, please complete this CLASS INTEREST FORM.

Fall 2023/Winter 2024 Classes

Winter 2024

Seeds of Mussar

This Class is Open to all New Students. For additional information, please contact the Madrichah, Karen Kripke.

Madrichah: Karen Kripke

Fee: $100

Mondays on ZOOM 

Time: 1:00pm-2:30pm ET

Dates: January 8 to February 5, 2024

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NOTE: Open to all new students

Fall 2023!

Foundations of Mussar – Kibbush I

This Class is Open to all Students (Note: if you have not taken the Seeds of Mussar class, please contact the Madrichah before enrolling in Foundations.)

Madrichah: Cathy Schechter 

Fee: $325

Tuesdays (except first class) on ZOOM 

Time: 7:00pm-8:30pm CT

Dates: October 19, 2023, October 24, 2023 to January 16, 2024

This Class is FULL!

NOTE: Students should purchase Mesillat Yesharim (The Path of the Just) with commentary by Rabbi Ira Stone. Additional materials will be provided by the instructor.

Fall 2023!

Foundations of Mussar – Kibbush I

This Class is Open to all Students (Note: if you have not taken the Seeds of Mussar class, please contact the Madrichah before enrolling in Foundations.)

Madrichah: Rabbah Gila Caine 

Fee: $325

Mondays on ZOOM 

Time: 7:00pm-8:00pm MT

Dates: October 30 to December 11, 2023 

This Class is FULL!

Fall 2023 – Class is Full!

Tomer Devorah – In Search of the Holy Life

We will study Rabbi Ira Stone’s and Beulah Trey’s translation and commentary of Tomer Devorah. The class will include study of the text and vaad work.

Madrichah: Elana Eisner 

Fee: $200

Wednesdays on ZOOM

Time: 9:00am-11:00am PT

Dates: September 27 to November 22, 2023 (no class on 10/18)

NOTE: This Class is open to all, but students new to Mussar, please contact the Madrichah ([email protected]) before registering.

Winter 2024!

Mussar of the Earth

This mini, 4-part series, is an invitation to explore ways in which Mussar practice can be a powerful tool in bringing our lives back to alignment with the rest of (non-human) life on earth. Our joint Torah study will mainly dig into two concepts: Kavod (dignity) and Achrayut (responsibility), and will be informed by Mussar as well as eco-spiritual teachings.

Madrichah: Rabbah Gila Caine 

Fee: $120

Thursdays on ZOOM

Time: 9:00am-10:00am MT

Dates: January 11 to February 1, 2024

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NOTE: This Class is open to all!

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