Center for Contemporary Mussar

Center for Contemporary Mussar From 2002-17, the CCM program took shape through the work of dedicated individuals who shared their unique gifts.

Mussar-as taught by Rabbi Joshua Boettiger, Rabbi Ira Stone and CCM-is an intensive, and intimate spiritual practice that will enable you to transform yourself and your relationships, empowering you to live a moral life of responsible service to others. The Center for Contemporary Mussar was launched in August 2017, as an independent non-profit organization, after more than 15 years as a synagogue-based program (The Mussar Leadership Program), under the intellectual leadership of Rabbi Ira Stone and Dr. Beulah Trey, a psychologist and group dynamics expert. We thank them for their extraordinary effort: Mindy Shapiro, who edited our first workbook and launched many vaads and madrichim; Miki Young z”l, who breathed spirit into our venture; Jim Culbertson who created the first website and newsletter; and Nancy Axelrod who served as our first executive director. We offer introductory and continuing classes that focus on Mussar texts, theology and practice. Students commit for a semester at a time; a complete curriculum is offered over a period of four years.

Are you ready for the new school year? If you're looking for a new class to further your Mussar study, or if you've neve...
08/04/2026

Are you ready for the new school year? If you're looking for a new class to further your Mussar study, or if you've never studied Mussar before but are looking for a jumpstart into Jewish Spirituality- we have classes for every level and a helpful guide for new students! We hope to see you this fall!

https://www.contemporarymussar.org/class-information

Chavruta in Action: Three Diverse Study PartnershipsWith Sandi Kirschner, Rabbi Rob Friedman, Jo-Anne Berelowitz, David ...
06/29/2026

Chavruta in Action: Three Diverse Study Partnerships
With Sandi Kirschner, Rabbi Rob Friedman, Jo-Anne Berelowitz, David Wharton, Daniel Murphy and Rabbi Joshua Boettiger.
Sunday July 12, 2026 | 8-9 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT / 7 p.m. CT)
Chavruta, or Spiritual Friendship, has been our theme this past year at CCM. Before we turn our attention to the Fall, we are having one last chavruta program! Join as as three chavruta pairs talk about their study partnerships – ranging from a Catholic-Jewish multifaith chavruta, to a duo focusing on the intersection of mussar and twelve-step work, and more!
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Chavruta in Action: Three Diverse Study Partnerships One Last Chavruta Program for the Road!! Chavruta, or Spiritual Fri...
06/17/2026

Chavruta in Action: Three Diverse Study Partnerships

One Last Chavruta Program for the Road!! Chavruta, or Spiritual Friendship, has been our theme this past year at CCM. Before we turn our attention to the Fall, we are having one last chavruta program where we will highlight four different chavruta pairs in different CCM communities nationally, and hear about what makes them unique.

With Sandi Kirschner, Rabbi Rob Friedman, Jo-Anne Berelowitz, David Wharton, Daniel Murphy and Rabbi Joshua Boettiger.

Sunday, July 12th at 8:00pm (EST)- Zoom Register now! https://www.contemporarymussar.org/available-classes

A Real Lion Day! The Virtue of Courage with Rabbi Joshua BoettigerMonday, June 29th at 8:00pm (EST)While Courage (ometz ...
06/15/2026

A Real Lion Day! The Virtue of Courage with Rabbi Joshua BoettigerMonday, June 29th at 8:00pm (EST)

While Courage (ometz lev) is not an official middah in CCM lexicon, it does exist as one in other mussar systems and schools. Join Rabbi Boettiger for an exploration into diverse and conflicting interpretations of this timely virtue in traditional and contemporary mussar literature.

https://www.contemporarymussar.org/available-classes

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