Living Mussar

Support the Growth of Mussar in the Twin Cities

In 2023, Living Mussar was established to nurture and support the flourishing Mussar community in the Twin Cities: Minneapolis/St. Paul. Our mission is to provide vital resources that foster Mussar learning and practice through small group study and citywide educational events.

Today, eleven partner organizations host small learning groups—known as va’adot—creating spaces where individuals engage in deep, transformative Mussar study. Living Mussar plays a critical role in this movement by offering:

• Facilitator training, mentorship, and development for clergy and local leaders
• Comprehensive curricula for lifelong Mussar learning
• Community-wide educational workshops open to all

Mussar, a Jewish spiritual tradition focused on ethical development, first emerged in 19th-century Eastern Europe, helping individuals apply Jewish wisdom and intentional practice to everyday life. Many of the great Mussar teachers and schools were lost in the Holocaust, but today, we are witnessing a powerful resurgence of this practice.

Since 2014, the demand for Mussar in the Twin Cities has grown exponentially—from just four groups in one synagogue to over 17 active groups across eleven Jewish organizations. To support this expansion, 23 community leaders have been trained as Mussar facilitators through Living Mussar’s © Cultivating a Wise Heart program.

This movement is changing lives. Mussar is taking root across generations, bringing meaningful learning, deep connections, and personal growth to adults, young professionals, and youth alike.

Your support will help us continue this vital work. Together, we can strengthen and expand Mussar learning in our community—ensuring that this tradition continues to inspire and transform lives for years to come.

Donate today and be part of this growing movement!

Propel Nonprofits 501c3 is the fiscal sponsor partner for Living Mussar.