Understanding Mussar Wholeness
One of the goals of a Mussar practice is to achieve a state of wholeness. What does that mean exactly?[...]
Practicing Mussar Equanimity, Even When You’re Not a Basket Case
I am just back from a wonderful week in Hawaii with my wife. Every day was fun and relaxing. So[...]
Is It Worth Losing a Friend Over the Truth? A Mussar Perspective
"I don't want to be outed," he said to me. "If they knew the truth, I don't know if our[...]
A Mussar Approach to the Congregation Beth Israel Hostage Situation
Like all of us, I am shocked and disturbed at the hostage situation at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas. I[...]
Don’t Let Your Spirits Be Crushed in 2022
As I sat down to write, I wondered: "What I could say to wrap up 2021, and provide some guidance[...]
Practice Mussar Order To Change a Bad Habit
Recently, I taught a class where we discussed how to participate in the traditional Elul practice of preparing the the[...]