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In the 19th Century Rabbi Israel Salanter began a movement which used this literature, but developed independently a variety of specific practices and life-skills aimed at a movement to describe practices that would be effective in addressing the complexity of the human psyche and soul so as to effect lasting change.The schedule for the lectures follows:- Friday, 7:30 pm: "Why is it so hard to be good: An Introduction to the Spiritual World of Mussar"-Saturday, 9:30 a.m.: "Mussar meets Levinas: A contemporary theology for a traditional spiritual practice"-Saturday, 5:30 p.m.: "How Parents can Work with their Children with Mussar"-Sunday 10:30 a.m.: Creation of Va'ads, spiritual support groups that commit to meet weekly (or as the group agrees) study and explore Mussar together support members' spiritual and ethical progress in Mussar.

Limited space, reserve by calling 252-8431.The celebration of ethical learning is open to all members of the interfaith community and will be held in the sanctuary of Congregation Beth Israel, 229 Murdock Ave.

Contact the synagogue at 252-8431 or by visiting www.nishima.com/mussar for more information.

Contact Andre A.

Rodriguez at 828-452-1467 or via e-mail at arodriguez@citizen-times.com.

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