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Live Your Best Life - Jewishly! Study and practice the ancient Jewish spiritual tradition of Mussar with Sharon Schwartz as your facilitator. 

In the Jewish perspective, the soul is the primary essence of who we are. However, we do not necessarily experience our inner lives in this way, and instead develop a belief that our selves, our egos, form our primary identity.

In this exciting program from Dr. Alan Morinis, Founder of The Mussar Institute, you will work in a va'ad or small group, and with a chevruta or partner. You will refine your understanding of your inner nature and develop new skills as you grow in awareness and wisdom. 

In time, you will transform your sense of yourself, your relationships with those closest to you, and your relationship with the Divine Presence. You will study:

Humility/Anavah

Anger/Ka'as

Gratitude/Hakarat Ha'tov

Trust/Bitachon

Honor/Kavod

Alacrity/Zerizut

“Studying Mussar with Sharon Schwartz has been an important part of my spiritual growth. Practicing Mussar has helped me cope in these troubled times.”  - Fran Danoff

Questions about the program? Contact Sharon Schwartz, shamarsjs@gmail.com or (707)843-3814. In-person attendance is subject to CST's Covid-19 guidelines.

CST member Sharon Schwartz discovered Mussar in 2008 and became a Mussar facilitator shortly thereafter. She has developed courses with Alan Morinis and designed facilitator training and professional development programs for The Mussar Institute, serving as the chair of the Facilitator Development Council.