Author Archives: E.D.Becker

Mussar and the Blackberry upgrade

Posted on May 21, 2011 by E.D.Becker

They somehow figured out how to make use of the existing technology from a couple of years ago and make it run like tomorrow. Continue reading →

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Pesach Class

Posted on March 22, 2010 by E.D.Becker

I hope that this talk about Pesach is useful. Feedback is always welcome. Here’s a link to download. Wishing each of you a Kosher and Joyous Pesach!

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Chanukah and Taryton (We’d rather fight than switch)

Posted on December 14, 2009 by E.D.Becker

There is now a link to a class that I recently presented on Chanukah. It is suitable for all levels and is entitled:“Chanukah and Taryton – We’d rather fight than switch” You may download the (free) class by clicking on … Continue reading →

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The Ingredients of Mussar: Critical Thinking, Self Help and Torah

Posted on April 6, 2009 by E.D.Becker

`That’s a great deal to make one word mean,’ Alice said in a thoughtful tone. `When I make a word do a lot of work like that,’ said Humpty Dumpty, `I always pay it extra.’  Lewis Carroll, Through the Looking … Continue reading →

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The Difference between Mussar and Self-Improvement

Posted on April 26, 2008 by E.D.Becker

What is the difference between Mussar and other forms of personal growth? I’ve been asked any number of times how Mussar differs from Covey, Pransky, Positive Psychology and a host of other self-improvement programs and concepts.  You may find yourself … Continue reading →

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A Chanukah Gift

Posted on December 5, 2007 by E.D.Becker

Permit me to share with you my paraphrase of a Chanukah thought expressed best by the legendary Mirer Rosh Yeshiva (Dean of the Mir Torah Academy, transplanted from Lithuania to Jerusalem and NY) Rav Chaim Shmuelevitz (1902-1978) in his collection of … Continue reading →

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