2026 is the year to begin (or continue) your Mussar practice! We will welcome your participation in this monthly Monday evening class, whether you are new to the practice or a veteran. Attendance in person at Congregation Knesset Israel in Pittsfield is highly recommended for those who are local, with a Zoom option available for those who are not.

An introductory session, providing a history and overview of Mussar, will take place on Monday, January 12, 6:30-8:00 PM, with no commitment to join the ongoing class. Thereafter, we will convene monthly from February through June (February 9, March 16, April 13, May 18, and June 15). Meeting with a chevruta partner between sessions (in person or on Zoom) will be highly encouraged.

The course will be facilitated by Rabbi Pam Wax, Director of Adult Education and Programming at Congregation Knesset Israel, who has been studying and practicing Mussar for 25 years. She is the author of Mussar curriculums for both adults and teens through Chai Mitzvah, was the co-author (with Rabbi Marc Margolius) of the Mussar Torah commentary Pitchei Ha-Levavot distributed by The Institute for Jewish Spirituality 2015-16, and has taught Mussar in dozens of venues for many different populations, most notably, a rabbi-cantor Mussar group that has been meeting monthly for 15 years. Pre-register at www.knessetisrael.org/rsvp. $72 for non-members of Knesset Israel or Anshe Amunim.