Mussar is a ‘genre’ of Jewish learning and practice that focuses on ethical behavior. Over three sessions we will explore three different soul traits (Anavah – Taking Up Space, Histapkut – Enoughness, and Hachna’ah – Yielding) and use them to engage in mindfulness and personal transformation.
This course is designed as a three-part series, and each session will also stand on its own (in other words, register even if you can’t make all three!).
In October, we will undertake a brief introduction to Mussar including its history and purpose. The soul trait of Anavah, literally translated as humility, will be studied as a way to examine how much “space” we are taking up in the world around us. In November we will devote our learning to Histapkut, literally translated as simplicity, and discuss the ways we do or don’t find satisfaction in our lives. In December we turn to Hachna’ah, literally translated as submission, and explore those things to which we submit and those to which we must not.
Supporter Ticket pricing helps offset the true cost of this Happening, making it possible for us to keep standard ticket prices as accessible as possible. We never want cost to be a barrier to participating. If the ticket price presents a financial challenge, please reach out to Lou Fusco at lou@thirdspacest.org—we’re happy to help.
Debi Wechsler served as the first woman rabbi at Chizuk Amuno Congregation in Pikesville for 26 years. Currently she coaches rabbis to succeed in new positions, teaches individual and group adult education classes, and is part of the Jewish Care and Support Team at Gilchrist Hospice. Debi is also a certified Executive Coach and a published writer.
