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About This Course
This course is designed to introduce students to selected concepts surrounding the world of Mussar. Mussar is a traditional Jewish path of spiritual development that leads to awareness, wisdom, and transformation. It is a treasury of teachings and practices that help individuals understand their true nature as holy souls, then to break through the barriers that surround and obstruct the flow of inner holiness or light.
Lessons In This Course
Unit 1: Introduction
Unit 2: Introduction, continued
Unit 3: Geavah
Unit 4: Kavod
Unit 5: Ahava, Part 1
Unit 6: Ahava, Part 2
Unit 7: Mesillat Yesharim 1
Unit 8: Mesillat Yesharim 2
Unit 9: Anivut & Kinah
Meet Your Instructor
Rabbi Dr. Eric Wasser
Educator
Dr. Eric Wasser is originally from Canada and is an avid Toronto Maple Leafs fan. He has worked in the pulpit and Jewish education for over thirty years. His academic background includes investiture as Hazzan from the Jewish Theological Seminary, certification as Mohel from the Chief Rabbinate of Israel, ordination as Rabbi from Mesivta Wolkowilsk, and he additionally holds a doctorate in Jewish Education from the William Davidson Graduate School of Education.
Dr. Wasser has served pulpits in Chicago and on the East Coast.
He presently teaches advanced Talmud at the Leffell School in Hartsdale, New York, and passionately serves as Rabbi of the Jewish Community Center in Harrison, NY (where he presents a pro-Israel platform based on Torah text study and the love of Judaism.
