Mussar teachings and practices transform emotional reactivity patterns that harden and close our hearts, cause suffering for ourselves and others, and obstruct our connection with the Source of Life. In this series, through study and practice of the soul qualities (middot) of silence, patience, humility, order, compassion, trust, and truth(fulness) we will sensitize ourselves to the closure process and cultivate the art of transmuting negative emotional energies into raw life energy for the good of others and the world. Wisdom teachings from depth, transpersonal, somatic, Buddhist, and yoga psychology will be used to supplement traditional Mussar. *All levels of experience with Mussar welcome.           If you have any questions, please contact Jason directly at jasonappt@gmail.com 

Course Text:
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•    Morinis, A. (2007). Everyday Holiness: The Jewish Spiritual Path of Mussar

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•    Morinis, A. (2010). Every Day, Holy Day: 365 Days of Teachings and Practices From the Jewish Tradition of Mussar
 

Cost: $120 for Members | $144 for Guests 

Jason Appt, PhD, is a transpersonal psychologist, psychotherapist, mindfulness meditation instructor, and psychology professor at Naropa University in Boulder CO. After living in Boulder for 15 years, and a long-time member of Nevei Kodesh and Bonai Shalom, Jason made Aliyah to deepen his study and practice of Judaism, Jewish psychology, and liberation work. He currently resides in South Florida and teaches contemplative Judaism and psychology courses online.