Mitzvot are oftentimes understood as outward-facing actions, but doing the internal work to develop one's middot, or character traits, is equally a mitzvah we are called to fulfill. The Torah, both in law and narrative, has much to teach us about cultivating a healthy personality of Humility, Patience, Gratitude, Order, and more. In this series - inspired by the works of Rabbi David Jaffe and Alan Morinis - we will journey through a number of the core character traits, study their appearances in canonical Jewish works, and explore practical ways of becoming better citizens, family members, and friends through the practice of Mussar.
This is a 10-part series on Mussar for the Valley Beit Midrash. Each part contains an embedded YouTube or SoundCloud recording to watch or listen to, and you can find the relevant texts in the Google Presentation.
This is a 10-part series on Mussar for the Valley Beit Midrash. Each part contains an embedded YouTube or SoundCloud recording to watch or listen to, and you can find the relevant texts in the Google Presentation.