Why isn’t the study of Mussar a more central component of the Orthodox curriculum? In this episode, Rav David Silverstein is joined by Rav Judah Dardik to discuss his unique Mussar curriculum and how an added focus on the study of Mussar can help create a more refined religious personality.

Rabbi Judah Dardik is a Sgan Rosh Yeshiva at Yeshivat Orayta, where he teaches full-time and directs Orayta's adult learning programs and missions. Before making aliyah in 2014, he completed thirteen years as the spiritual and community leader of Beth Jacob Congregation in Oakland, California. He received his BA from Yeshiva University’s Sy Syms School of Business, his Master’s degree from the Azrielli Graduate School of Jewish Education, and his ordination from the Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary (RIETS) of Yeshiva University. He is passionate about Jewish education and welcomes the opportunity to learn with people of all backgrounds and perspectives. He lives in Gush Etzion with his wife Naomi and their six children. He loves hiking, making wine, and playing roller hockey.

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Music from "Ashreinu" by Omek HaDavar.
Recorded in the Old City of Jerusalem at Yeshivat Orayta (orayta.org).