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  Nachman of Breslov - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Nachman of Breslov also known as Reb Nachman of Breslav, Nachman from Uman, or simply as Rebbe Nachman (April 4, 1772 – October 16, 1810) was the founder of the Breslov Hasidic dynasty.
Nachman was born in the town of Mezhibuzh, Ukraine.
Rebbe Nachman died of tuberculosis at the age of 38 on the fourth day of Chol HaMoed Sukkot, and was buried in that cemetery.
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 Breslov   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Breslover Chassidism is most unusual in that it has no living rebbe, and has not had one for almost two hundred years.
In 1805, upon Rabbi Nachman's death, it was decided not to select a new leader for the movement, but to study rather the teachings left behind by Nachman.
Breslovers describe themselves as dedicated to fulfilling the spirit of the Torah's laws, as well as the letter of them: they see Torah living as the means to a joyful existence.
bopedia.com /en/wikipedia/b/br/breslov.html   (177 words)

  
 Na Nach Nachma - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
It is a sound-poem based on the four Hebrew letters of the name Nachman, referring to the founder of the Breslov movement, Rabbi Nachman of Breslov, along with a reference to his burial place in Uman, Ukraine.
Rabbi Odesser believed the "Letter from Heaven" was a genuine miracle, pointing out that the bookcase where the petek (note) appeared was locked at the time, and he had the only key.
Rabbi Zev Reichmann (head of the Yeshiva University Mechina Program, student of Rav Aaron Soloveitchik, and son of Rav Herschel Reichmann) notes that many within common Orthodox society hold the view that people who wear "Na Nach Nachma" yarmulkes (see below) are not considered to be real Breslovers.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Na_Nach_Nachma   (1442 words)

  
 Judaism 101 - Rabbi Nachman of Breslov - A Glossary of Basic Jewish Terms and Concepts - OU.ORG
Rabbi Nachman of Breslov was one of the most creative, influential and profound of the Chassidic masters.
Rabbi Nachman died of Tuberculoses at the age of 38.
Despite the fact that there was never another “Breslov Rebbe” to fill his place, the mystery and depth of his teachings continue to attract students today, and Breslover Chassidism is one of the largest and most vibrant of Chassidic groups.
www.ou.org /about/judaism/rabbis/breslov.htm   (317 words)

  
 S.C.J. FAQ: Section 2.10. Who We Are: What is Breslov Chasidism?
The Breslov (sometimes called Bratzlav) movement was founded by Rabbi Nachman of Breslov (1772-1810), who was the great-grandson of the Baal Shem Tov, the founder of Chassidism, through his granddaughter Feige.
The Breslov where Rebbe Nachman lived is a small Ukranian town, located on the Bug River, latitude 48.50 N longitude 28.55 E, midway between Tulchin to the south and Nemirov to the north; 9 miles or 15 kilometers from each.
Breslover Chassidim today do not have a "Rebbe in the flesh," and each individual Chassid is free to go to any Jewish guide or teacher he (or she) feels comfortable with.
www.shamash.org /lists/scj-faq/HTML/faq/02-10.html   (784 words)

  
 The Breslov Center
In his commentary, Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan suggests that the Bard corresponds to the sefirah of Tif’eret and the biblical personage of Jacob, as the verse states, "The voice is the voice of Jacob."12 Therefore, poetry expresses the unification of Tif’eret and Malkhut.
Rabbi Shmuel Halevi Horowitz, Avaneha Barzel in Kokhvei ‘Or (Jerusalem: Makhon Torat HaNetzach, 1998), pp.
Rabbi Abraham ben Nachman Chazan of Tulchin, Kochvei Ohr, pp.
www.nachalnovea.com /breslovcenter/articles/article_poetry.htm   (1512 words)

  
 Breslov Hasidism
The Breslov movement was founded by Rabbi Nachman of Breslov (1772­1810), who was the great­grandson of the Baal Shem Tov, the founder of Hasidism.
Rebbe Nachman is buried in Uman in the Ukraine.
Breslover Hasidim today do not have a "Rebbe in the flesh," and each Hasid is free to go to any guide or teacher with whom they feel comfortable.
www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org /jsource/Judaism/Breslov_Hasidism.html   (372 words)

  
 Rabbi Nachman Overview I: Guidance for Life
R. Nachman was born in Medzeboz, Ukraine in 1772, and from early childhood devoted himself to Torah, prayer and intense devotion.
Rabbi Nachman died in Uman in 1810 and was buried amid the mass graves of the martyrs.
Rabbi Nachman's conversations in Rabbi Nachman's Wisdom are the ideal introduction to his style and spiritual pathway, with many jewels of his wisdom and practical advice in a wide variety of areas.
www.azamra.org /Torah/Introduction/Overview1.htm   (1906 words)

  
 REBBE NACHMAN   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Rebbe Nachman was born in 1772 in the Ukrainian town of Medzeboz.
Instead of appointing a new Rebbe, they continued to turn to Rebbe Nachman's teachings for inspiration and guidance and still looked on him as `the Rebbe.' The Breslover Chassidim have done so ever since, studying his writings and endeavoring to follow his teachings in their day-to-day lives.
Rebbe Nachman's own closest disciples, themselves outstanding Tzaddikim and scholars, handed his teachings on to their own pupils, thus establishing the continuity of the movement.
www.breslov.org /rebbenachman.html   (388 words)

  
 Judaism 101: Sages and Scholars
Rabbi Hillel was born to a wealthy family in Babylonia, but came to Jerusalem without the financial support of his family and supported himself as a woodcutter.
Rabbi Shammai was an engineer, known for the strictness of his views.
Breslov is a town in the Ukraine where Rabbi Nachman spent the end of his life, but some say the name Breslov comes from the Hebrew bris lev, meaning "covenant of the heart." He emphasized living life with joy and happiness.
www.jewfaq.org /sages.htm   (1177 words)

  
 Rabbi Nachman Overview II: Likutey Moharan
Breslover literature includes graphic accounts of the occasions when Rabbi Nachman originally gave quite a number of the discourses in Likutey Moharan, conveying the attendant drama and intensity.
Thousands and thousands of students of Rabbi Nachman's works -- outstanding Tzadikim, scholars and many other seekers of truth in all walks of life -- testify that diligent study of his teachings is be repaid with gifts of abundant light, vitality and inspiration.
Rabbi Noson later rearranged all the practical advice in Kitzur Likutey Moharan by subject and printed it under the title of Likutey Etzot ("Collected Advice", translated as Rabbi Nachman's Advice).
www.barmitzva.org /Torah/Introduction/Overview2.htm   (2085 words)

  
 The Letter from Heaven - Breslov   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov, his Holy memory is blessed, sent to his precious pupil, Rabbi Israel Ber Odesser, may his merit protect us, in 1922 to the Yeshiva of Rabbi Me’ir Baal HaNess located in Tiberias, Israel.
That is explained, in the introduction of the principal book of Rabbi Nachman: The “Tephila” (Supplication) have the power to change everything, and the essence of Rabbi Nachman’s teachings is Supplication, because it is the essence of the heart, and the authentic tradition.
Rabbi Israel said and revealed several times, that he is a true man; he is the lung of the Creation, and its resurrection… but that the chassidic sect called  “Chabad” […] is the absolute lie, and does not deserve the least attention.
www.angelfire.com /empire/odesser/english.html   (896 words)

  
 English Reading List   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Rabbi Sholom Dovber Schneersohn (1860‑1920) was the fifth Chabad Rebbe.
Based on classes given by Rabbi Kaplan, the first part is an exposition of the Kabbalistic view of the universe, and the second a discussion of meditation and Kabbalah based on the vision of Ezekiel.
Rabbi Nachman's insights into the concept of free will, based on the famous Talmudic passage, "Four entered Paridise" that is also important for Kabbala study.
www.ascent.org.il /NewAscentOfSafed/Teachings/Advanced/Kabbala/Booklist4.html   (3408 words)

  
 Recommended Chasidic Works
Rabbi Shalom Dovber Schneersohn (1860-1920) was the fifth Chabad Rebbe.
as expounded in Breslov Chasidism, particularly in Likutei Halachot by Rabbi Nathan of Nemirov.
Rabbi Nachman's insights into the concept of free will, based on the famous Talmudic passage "Four entered Paradise", that is also important for Kabbala study.
www.kabbalaonline.org /Reference/readings/Recommended_Chasidic_Works.asp   (1303 words)

  
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Rabbi Nachman was the great grandson of Rabbi Israel Baal Shem Tov, who led one of the greatest spiritual revivals-renewals ever to occur among the Jewish people, two hundred years ago.
Rabbi Nachman followed in the tradition of Rabbi Israel Baal Shem Tov, Rabbi Isaac Luria and Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai.
Rabbi Luria, known as the Arizal, lived in the 16th century and was one of the greatest luminaries and expounders of Jewish mystical and spiritual thought.
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 Rabbi Nachman of Breslov
The great-grandson of the Baal Shem Tov, Rabbi Nachman of Breslov (sometimes called Bratzlav, Breslau or Bratislava) was one of the most creative, influential and profound of the Chassidic masters and the founder of the Breslover Chasidic sect.
Breslov is a town in the Ukraine where Rabbi Nachman spent the end of his life, but some say the name Breslov comes from the Hebrew bris lev, meaning "covenant of the heart."
From his youth, he followed a path of asceticism and prayer, though he warned his followers not to abuse themselves physically.
www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org /jsource/biography/Nachman.html   (348 words)

  
 Shir Na'im : Rabbi Nachman of Breslov
Rabbi Nachman of Breslov, Shir Na’im/Song of Delight.
Rabbi Nachman of Breslov (1772-1810), great-grandson of Israel Ba’al Shem Tov, founder of the East-European Hasidic movement, is considered by many the “genius of Hasidism.” His mysteriously allusive lessons and stories have invited numerous studies, both by his followers, the Breslov Hasidim, and by academic scholars of various stripes.
While fiercely faithful to the living tradition of Breslov (the book comes with the encouragement and input of Rabbi Elazar Kenig, leader of the Breslov Hasidim of Tsefat), Rabbi David Sears is a man with his finger on the pulse of contemporary society.
www.orot.com /shir.html   (398 words)

  
 Rabbi Nachman's Stories
Rebbe Nachman was born on the first of Nissan of the year 5532 (1772 C.E.) in the town of Mezhibuzh to Reb Simcha the son of Rabbi Nachman Horodenker, who was a leading disciple of the Baal Shem Tov, and Feiga the daughter of Odel, who was the daughter of the Baal Shem Tov.
Rebbe Nachman’s mother, Feiga, was known far and wide as “Feiga the prophetess,” for she was accustomed to see her grandfather the Baal Shem Tov and her other holy ancestors in visions that came to her while awake and sleeping.
Rebbe Nachman explained to his followers that his burial among them would bring them the final spiritual rectification that they had been waiting for and that being buried among all of those holy martyrs was a great privilege.
www.shuvubonim.org /ravn.html   (2098 words)

  
 OU.ORG Rabbi Biography Index
Rabbi Moshe Cordovero, The Ark of the Torah (1522-1570)
Rabbi Israel Meir Kagan, The Chofetz Chaim (1838-1933)
Rabbi Bachaya Ibn Pakuda (Eleventh Century) and the Duties of the Heart
www.ou.org /resources/bios.htm   (134 words)

  
 Glossary of Kabbalah and Chassidut: B
Ba'al Shem Tov was the title given to Rabbi Yisrael ben Eliezer (1698-1760), the founder of Chassidic movement.
Breslov is the name of the town in the Ukraine where Rebbe Nachman spent most of the last eight years of his life.
Rabbi Nachman was the great grandson of Rabbi Yisrael Ba'al Shem Tov, and founder of Breslov Chassidut over two hundred years ago.
www.inner.org /glossary/gloss_b.htm   (1002 words)

  
 Journey to Uman: Breslov Pilgrimage 1997
Rabbi Nachman was born in 1772 in what is now the Ukrainian Republic, and in the founder of the Breslov Hasidic movement.
Rabbi Kramer said that Breslov is different from the other Hasidic groups, where one is usually born into it.
Rabbi Kramer had a sign up on the door (for a joke) that said, "Welcome to the Waldorf Astoria." (His "luxury hotel" actually had heat!) Life in Uman was primitive, but I was prepared for all this by the rural conditions that my wife and I are living under in northern Minnesota.
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 Being Alone With God
Rabbi Chaninah ben Chachinai says: One who is awake at night, and who goes out on the road alone, and mefaneh libo le’batalah [literally, turns his heart to idle thoughts], behold, he becomes mit’chayev be’nafsho [literally, liable for his own soul] (Pirkei Avot 3:5).
As Rabbi Nachman teaches elsewhere, our most basic desires and needs were implanted in us by our Creator for the purpose of arousing in us the realization of our dependence on Him.
Rabbi Nachman teaches that the first step is to dissociate ourselves from them, indeed from any identification with them or the physical body of which they are expressions.
www.geulah.org /6aaloned.htm   (2257 words)

  
 Podcast.net - The Podcast Directory
Rabbi Bunam was once walking outside of the city with some of his disciples.
The rabbi bent, picked up a speck of sand, looked at it and then the rabbi put it back exactly where he found it.
Today's quote comes from Rabbi Nachman of Breslov, "The core of a person is their mind's understanding.
www.podcast.net /show/25381   (1055 words)

  
 Breslov Books Mile Chai Jewish Books and Judaica
Rooted in the Bible, Talmud and Kabbalah, this tradition finds its fullest expression in the teachings of the outstanding Chassidic luminary, Rebbe Nachman of Breslov (1772-1810).
The Wings of the Sun is a clear, informative study of Rebbe Nachman's teachings on healing, providing sound yet easily understood explanations of profound kabbalistic concepts, and offering a wealth of practical guidance for those facing illness or caring for the sick.
Containing a wealth of anecdotes from the lives of leading Breslover Chassidim of recent times, together with their oral teachings, this works answers many of the practical questions that puzzle those who have begun to make their acquaintance with Breslov.
www.milechai.com /product2/books/breslov.html   (364 words)

  
 Boston.com / News / Local / Mass. / Sustenance in prison Seder
Their inspiration and teacher is Rabbi Natan Schafer, a soft-spoken man with a gentle smile who serves as the Jewish chaplain for seven Massachusetts prisons.
Schafer, who is 58, was a student and friend of the late Rabbi Carlebach, the prolific Jewish songwriter and storyteller.
The gray light from the outside was fading, and as the rabbi began to talk, the room fell silent.
www.boston.com /news/local/massachusetts/articles/2004/04/22/sustenance_in_prison_seder   (504 words)

  
 Shuvu Bonim
From the Rosh Yeshiva, Rabbi Eliezer Berland, shlit"a.
A letter regarding the teachings of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov.
As Rabbi Nachman taught, only once there is complete unity among the Jewish people, will there be an influence upon the nations of the world to come to harmony.
www.shuvubonim.org   (375 words)

  
 Judaism.com - Until the Mashiach The Life of Rabbi Nachman By: Aryeh Kaplan
Rabbi Nachman of Breslov (1772-1810) was a leader who, while passionately concerned about the currents of his time, rose way above to become a torch to all the ensuing generations.
Rabbi Kaplan's biography is the fruit of meticulous research into all the considerable amount of surviving source material, including the oral tradition of the Breslover Chassidim themselves.
The work is accompanied by a rich array of supplementary material covering Rabbi Nachman's family and leading followers, other key personages in his life and period, contemporary historical trends, and the towns and cities which figure in his career.
www.judaism.com /display.asp?type=quicksearch&etn=CAHAD   (245 words)

  
 What should I study?   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
It is presented differently in Tanya by Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi (1745—1813), and derivative literature of the ChaBaD movement, and in the writings of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov (1772-1810).
With regard to Kabbalistic devotions: even the most advanced masters know that the ancient blessings and prayers of the everyday Siddur, which were composed by outstanding prophets, contain all the necessary devotions to become attached to the God on the highest of levels.
Rabbi Nachman of Breslov taught that the most ancient Kabbalistic devotion is hisbodedus, secluded prayer and meditation.
www.barmitzva.org /Kabbalah/FAQ/24.htm   (339 words)

  
 Judaism.com - Tzaddik - A Portrait of Rabbi Nachman Chayey Moharan By: Nathan Breslov   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Judaism.com - Tzaddik - A Portrait of Rabbi Nachman Chayey Moharan By: Nathan Breslov
It is the most important sourcebook we have about the life of this outstanding sage, mystic, leader and teacher, by the one who knew him best, his closest pupil, Rabbi Nathan.
The picture of Rabbi Nachman that emerges is of one who, while being a man of flesh and blood, lived on an entirely different plane from other people.
www.judaism.com /display.asp?etn=CAHAH   (174 words)

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