The Kirva institute helps people create integrated Jewish spiritual lives by fusing the ethical and spiritual through structured, Torah-based, personal practice. Drawing heavily from the teachings of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov and the Mussar movement, this practice includes Torah learning, time for connection with God, self-reflection about character traits and thoughtful caring for others and the larger world. It is our belief that the most authentic Jewish spiritual practice integrates Tikkun Ha'adam (personal growth) with Tikkun Ha'olam (social transformation). All of our programs address the reality of the individual soul in relationship with family, community and the larger society.
Rabbi David Jaffe is the founder and dean of the Kirva Institute. He began his spiritual quest as an undergraduate and for the last 20 years has woven together Mussar and Hassidic teachings into a rich personal spiritual practice. A graduate of Cornell University, Rabbi Jaffe received his rabbinic ordination from the Bat Ayin Yeshiva in Israel. He is the Mashgiach Ruchani/Spiritual Advisor at Gann Academy and a faculty member of the Jewish organizing fellowship at JOIN for Justice as well as a teacher for Ikkarim, LEADS and other community programs. David has served on the boards of directors of The Mussar Institute, Avodah: The Jewish Service Corps and the Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Boston.
Contact us for information about upcoming workshops, practice groups and personal consultation: davidjaffe10@gmail.com
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