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Mussar is a lesser known but quite old jewish spiritual practice that focuses on helping people improve their soul traits i. The program laid out in this book focuses on 26 traits middot such as lovingkindness, strength, generosity, compassion, honor, and equanimityeach of which takes center stage for a week of contemplation and exercises, in. According to the author, the word mussar means correction or instruction and also serves as the simple. Seeking everyday holiness the mussar institute the mussar.
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Finding balance through the soul traits of mussar by greg marcus, llewellyn 2016. The simplicity of morinis language belies the depth of his understanding of mussar practice. Alan morinis completed his doctorate at oxford university, which he attended on a rhodes scholarship. Everyday holiness ebook by alan morinis rakuten kobo. See all 11 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Alan morinis provides a foundation from which we can do our daily practice of becoming. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. Every day, holy day is an essential companion for anyone who wants to experience the lifechanging gifts of mussar. Morinis writes as one besotted with the jewish path, but not so intoxicated as to forget the conventions of the secular. E alan morinis an introduction to the jewish spiritual tradition known as mussar, a set of teachings for cultivating personal growth and spiritual realization in.
He is also the author of everyday holiness and climbing jacobs ladder. Mussar is an illuminating, approachable, and highly practical set of teachings for cultivating personal growth and spiritual realization in the. It is a flexible program of personal learning and practice, with individualized guidance and group interaction through a moderated forum. The jewish spiritual path of mussar, in may 2007 and the companion guide to daily mussar practice. The jewish spiritual path to mussar introduces profound and. The jewish spiritual path of mussar by alan morinis online at alibris. Written by alan morinis, audiobook narrated by jonathan davis. Well known in the orthodox jewish world, mussar is an. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. A producer of awardwinning television and film, he has been a student of the mussar tradition since 1997, studying under rabbi yechiel yitzchok. Though the mussar tradition has been around since the 19th century, it has many elements that are similar to modern self improvement techniques, modern psychology, and eastern religious traditions. Alan morinis has been a student of this path of spiritual development since 1997 and is the author of climbing jacobs ladder, which was among our choices for the best spiritual books of 2002. The jewish spiritual path of mussar is a readable, engaging, friendly book quite at odds with mussars reputation for piety and, well, sourness.
The jewish spiritual path of mussar by alan morinis isbn. The jewish spiritual path of mussar 9781590306093 by morinis, alan and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at. He has been a student of the mussar tradition since 1997, training under rabbi yechiel yitzchok perr. Morinis calls this volume a handbook on mussar for people of this generation. Audible provides the highest quality audio and narration. Read every day, holy day 365 days of teachings and practices from the jewish tradition of mussar by alan morinis available from rakuten kobo. The jewish spiritual path of mussar paperback dec 2 2008 by alan morinis author 4. Everyday holiness is an introductory text for anyone who is interested in practicing mussar. Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial. The jewish spiritual path of mussar morinis, alan on. Everyday holiness is a very practical guide to the jewish spiritual self improvement path of mussar. Alan morinis a producer of awardwinning television and film, he has been a student of the mussar tradition since 1997, studying under rabbi yechiel yitzchok perr. The core teaching of mussar is that our deepest essence is.
Alan is the founder and director of the mussar institute. A producer of awardwinning television and film, he has been a student of the mussar tradition since 1997, studying under rabbi yechiel yitzchok perr. Alan morinis, founder of the mussar institute, presents these teachings in terms that anyone can understand and put to use. Mussar is an illuminating, approachable, and highly practical set of teachings for cultivating personal growth and spiri. The jewish spiritual path of mussar by alan morinis. This acclaimed book by alan morinis is available at in several formats for your ereader. My purpose in this book is to help you wake up to your personal curriculum and to guide your steps toward mastering it. Join facebook to connect with alan morinis and others you may know. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Alan morinis author alan morinis completed his doctorate at oxford university, which he attended on a rhodes scholarship.
Everyday holiness features short chapters on eighteen key character traits that the mussar masters emphasize, including humility, generosity, gratitude, trust, patience, and enthusiasm. The jewish spiritual path of mussar, alan morinis, trumpeter books, 2007. Early on, morinis explains that a mussar book should be read slowly, in little. Alan morinis has made a significant contribution in helping reveal mussars. I have found much of the material lacking in substance. Read everyday holiness the jewish spiritual path of mussar by alan morinis available from rakuten kobo. Everyday holiness by alan morinis penguin books australia. In fact, i have read this book over a half dozen times and get something out of it with each new reading. Bibliographic record and links to related information available from the library of congress catalog. What we knit is the ongoing and growing fabric of a mensch. Alan is the founder and director of the mussar institute, an organization that promotes the study of mussar through study groups, courses, and public talks. Alan morinis is the founder and director of the mussar institute. Everyday holiness by alan morinis overdrive rakuten.
Written by alan morinis, narrated by jonathan davis. The myriad events and interactions that make up our everyday life provide a rich opportunity for us to examine our impul. Profound and practical jewish teachings on discovering happiness, wisdom, and our highest potential. Every day, holy day ebook by alan morinis rakuten kobo.
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