After Vidui comes Mussar - Exercise for your Soul

As the High Holidays approach, our thoughts turn inward and we take stock of our lives. On Yom Kippur we will recite Vidui, an alphabetical list of sins. As we review the year's actions, we realize that we have some soul work to do. We resolve to do better in the coming year. But, how can we affect real change? The study and practice of Mussar offers guidance.

Mussar is a Jewish discipline, rooted in ancient texts, that is as relevant today as it was 1000 years ago. It is a spiritual journey upon which one embarks to mindfully work toward becoming the best version of oneself. Let this be the year that you resolve to "exercise your soul." Let this be the year that you engage in Mussar, and work toward realizing the intentions that you set for the New Year.

Two va'ads (groups) will be led by TST Co-Chair of Spirituality Caryl Shaw, who is a Mussar group facilitator certified by The Mussar Institute. Together we will exercise our souls through text study, group discussion, study with a chevruta (partner), journaling, and targeted practices.

Looking for a creative avenue to access and enrich your experience of Jewish

spirituality? Interested in a mind-body practice to nurture and nourish your soul?

Yoga is a deeply spiritual practice linking breath and movement to enlighten mind, body,

heart and soul. Jewish yoga helps us to find strength, flexibility and a place of calm

through movement, music and the language of our tradition. Classes are designed to

embody and cultivate the qualities-of-being that allow us to show up in life as the best

version of ourselves.

 

The Spirituality Committee is pleased to offer two different yoga classes:

  Thursdays evenings: 6:00 - 7:00 pm September 28, October 19, 26; November 9, 16;

December 7, 21  

Fee is $72 for the series or $14 per class. Click here to register. 

A perfect complement to the Mussar series that immediately follows or as a stand alone

offering.

 

These vinyasa flow classes are accessible to all levels of practice. Mats and blocks will

be provided. Wear comfortable clothing.

Taught by Temple member Holly Friedman Glick who is a licensed psychotherapist and

certified yoga teacher at the 500 hour level.

 

Monday mornings 10:00 - 11:00 am October 23, 30; November 13, 20; December 4, 11

Yoga for 60 plus , a class designed for mature audiences only, incorporates Jewish

themes with yoga sequences designed to enhance mindfulness, increase strength

and flexibility and improve balance.

 

This "slow flow"class is appropriate for those who can comfortably get up and

down from their mats without assistance. Wear comfortable clothing. Mats and

blocks will be provided.  

Taught by Temple member Sandy Honeyman, a 500 hour Registered Yoga Teacher.

who teaches classes with an emphasis on healthy aging.

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