How to be Holy: An Overview of Mesillat Yesharim, the Path of the Upright

Dates: Thursdays — March 4, March 11, March 18, March 25, April 1, April 8
Time: 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Mode: In-Person Only
Faculty: Tim Cravens
Fee: Included with Society Hill Synagogue Membership |  $72 for General Public

Mesillat Yesharim (The Path of the Upright) is a classic Jewish ethical and spiritual work written by the Italian Jewish scholar and kabbalist Moshe Chaim Luzzatto (1707–1746). It is considered one of the most influential texts in the Mussar tradition, a Jewish movement focused on personal growth, character development, and ethical refinement.

Written in the 18th century, Mesillat Yesharim presents a structured path toward spiritual growth and holiness, and we will examine selected passages that can guide us on our own Jewish journeys. 

Along the way, we will uncover the connection between Isaac from the Torah, the prayer Shokhein Ad in the Shabbat morning liturgy, and Mesillat Yesharim  —  join us to discover this fascinating connection!