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Alan morinis has made a significant contribution in helping reveal mussars. Alan is the founder and director of the mussar institute, an organization that promotes the study of mussar through study groups, courses, and public talks. Alan morinis completed his doctorate at oxford university, which he attended on a rhodes scholarship. Everyday holiness is arguably the most significant book on daytoday living that i have ever read. The jewish spiritual path of mussar paperback dec 2 2008 by alan morinis author 4. According to the author, the word mussar means correction or instruction and also serves as the simple. Everyday holiness by alan morinis, 9781590306093, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel.
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