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Introduction to Mussar

     Mussar is an engaging contemporary spiritual practice that enables us to transform ourselves and our relationships, allowing us to live a moral, responsible life. It encourages actions which lead to spiritual growth in our everyday lives. Mussar gives us the opportunity to bring a regular practice of learning, introspection, and friendship into our lives to make us more mindful each day, more considerate of others, and more at peace.
      Marty Jacobs and Scott Crespy will be leading a series of 6 "Introduction to Mussar" classes at Or Hadash, starting on Wednesday, December 2 from 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. The classes will involve text study, discussion of behaviors leading to character development involving service to others, and sharing of related personal experiences. The program also involves meeting weekly for one hour with a study partner to preview the next week's reading assignment and to compare notes on spiritual/behavioral progress.
      After completing this program, participants will be eligible to continue into a full Mussar semester of 12-13 sessions, starting in February. The fee for the 6-week program is $150, but please don't let the fee stand in the way of your joining the class as scholarships are available. There will also be a charge of $20 for a workbook.
     You can contact Marty Jacobs (at martin.jacobs@verizon.net or by phone: 215-540-9840) or Scott Crespy  (at screspy@verizon.net or by phone:215-646-2823)to register or for more info. The deadline for registration is Friday, November 6.
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