Welcome to Living Mussar, Jewish Conversations on a Daily Path Toward Wholeness. In this episode, join host Bonnie Dickel Hoffman for a lively conversation with Sara Knauz. Sara will talk about the launch of her pilot program, Illuminating Voices and the importance of gathering Mussar stories from the LGBTQ+ community.

Every Act Makes a Difference: Meeting This Moment with Mussar

What does it mean to meet this moment — not with reactivity, but with presence, purpose, and heart?

Join host Michael Kuhne for a rich and timely conversation with Julie Dean, founder and executive director of Living Mussar, as they explore how Mussar offers a steady compass in uncertain times. Through the transformative middot of chesed (lovingkindness), achrayut (responsibility), and ometz lev (courage of the heart), they reflect on how inner work shapes outer impact.

In a world that can feel overwhelming, this episode reminds us: every act matters. Every interaction carries the possibility of dignity, repair, and holiness. When we strengthen our middot, we strengthen our communities.

Thoughtful, grounding, and deeply relevant, this conversation invites you to respond to today’s challenges with intention, compassion, and courage — and to remember that even small actions can help tip the world toward healing.

Welcome to Living Mussar; Jewish Conversations on a daily path towards wholeness. In this Episode, join host Michael Kuhne for a conversation with Bruce Matza, a passionate student of Mussar learning and practice. Bruce shares his experiences, reflections,insights and enthusiasm as a leadership consultant and active member of the Jewish community. You’ll also hear how Bruce helped Mussar become a foundation of the Mount Zion annual brotherhood retreat.