Sunday November 22, 2026, 12:30 p.m.
Alan Morinis will speak about his new book, The Shabbat Effect: Jewish Wisdom for Growth and Transformation, at Congregation Beth Israel.
Drawing on venerable sources from the 1,100-year-old Jewish tradition of Mussar as well as the experiences of contemporary practitioners, Alan will explore how the practice of Shabbat enhances and refines core traits of character. His teaching will illuminate a path to living a life that is not only more enjoyable but also leads to fulfilling your highest human potential.
Alan Morinis, PhD, founded The Mussar Institute in 2004 and is a leading figure in the contemporary revival of the Mussar movement. A Rhodes Scholar and an anthropologist, he became a student of the late Rabbi Yechiel Perr, an accomplished master of the Mussar tradition. Following years of study, he reinterpreted the ancient Mussar learnings and practices for modern audiences in Climbing Jacob’s Ladder (2002); Everyday Holiness (2007); Every Day, Holy Day (2010); and With Heart in Mind (2014).
We hope you will join us for an illuminating event!