Upcoming Events

Beyond Give and Take: Exploring the Roots of Human Kindness

New Course

4/12 – 5/17

Join Rabbi Micha Berger for a new course as we dive into Rabbi Dessler’s classic, Kuntras HaChesed (Discourse of Lovingkindness). We will explore the cosmic battle between the “Will to Give” and the “Will to Take,” and learn practical strategies to cultivate a “giving” personality that fosters deep, lasting bonds in our families, communities, and spiritual lives. Discover why true kindness isn’t just an action, but a fundamental shift in how we see the world.

Finding Happiness: A Multimedia Journey

New Course

4/28 – 5/12

Join us for a special three-session course about how to find happiness and what it means! Through Hanan Harchol’s animated shorts and interactive conversations, Hanan and Gary Shaffer explore some of the biggest questions in Mussar practice.

The Shabbat Effect

Webinar with Alan Morinis

5/17 @ 1 PM EST

Join us for a special webinar with Alan Morinis, the founder of the Mussar Institute and the author of The Shabbat Effect! You will learn how incorporating Mussar practices into a day of rest can fully transform your relationship to yourself.

The Shabbat Effect – Va’ad Course

NEW Course

6/2 – 8/11 – Choose Your Session

Join this journey into Mussar through The Shabbat Effect, based on the teachings of Alan Morinis and co-created with Julie Dean. Through va’ad learning, text study, discussion, and practice, each session explores a specific middah and how it can be cultivated through Shabbat experience. All are welcome to this warm, supportive space for growth, connection, and meaningful change.

Five Steps to a Life of Meaning

Intro to Mussar

6/28 – 7/26

This introduction to Mussar guides you through ancient Jewish wisdom for personal growth and a more meaningful life. Through five meaningful and interactive sessions, you will learn how to develop patience, clarity and balance in ways that will transform your relationships and transform yourself.

2027 Mussar In-Person Retreat

5/16 – 5/19/2027

AJU Brandeis Bardin Campus, AJU, Simi Valley, CA

SAVE THE DATE!