Feige the Prophetess
Date of passing: 19-Adar. Rebbe Nachman honored the women of his family. Due to his mother's great spiritual merits, the Rebbe asked that we refer to him as “Nachman Ben Feige.”
Rabbi Dovid Sears
Rabbi Dovid Sears
Why Uman?
Sometimes it takes years for a person to realize the profound influence that Rosh Hashanah in Uman has for his service of Hashem and for his understanding of Rebbe Nachman's teachings.
Chanukah and Jewish Unity
One of the most eloquent symbols of this "universalism through particularism" is the Menorah. Above all, it is a symbol of Divine wisdom; as such, it is also a symbol of unity...
Myrtle in the Wilderness
Rebbe Nachman especially loved his daughter Sarki (nickname for Sarah), whom he called a “myrtle in the wilderness with a pleasant fragrance.”
Women in Breslev
Rebbe Nachman admired the unique spiritual talents and sensitivities of women, making sure that his daughters were well educated in various areas of Torah.
Breslev Customs for Sukkot
What are some of the customs for the Sukkot holidays that Breslev Chassidut follow?
Tefillin – Breslov The Way It Is, Part 3
Reb Levi Yitzchok Bender stated that in Uman, the Breslover Chassidim were particular not to remove the Tefillin of Rashi until after reciting Aleinu, in keeping with the...
The Wheel of Transformation
It is like a dreidel, a spinning top, where everything goes in cycles. Man becomes angel, and angel becomes man. Head becomes foot, and foot...
Tefillin – Breslov The Way It Is, Part 2
Reb Ephraim b’Reb Naftoli discusses the widespread custom of reciting “Le-shem yichud...” prior to reciting the blessing over the Tefillin. He also...
Breslev Customs for Chanukah
Breslev customs and their meaning for Chanukah, Zot Chanukah, and Nittel Nacht (Xmas eve).
Nusach haTefillah
…the Rebbe once remarked, "If I had been born into a family that davenned according to Nusach Ashkenaz, I would daven...
Breslev Customs for Pesach
Rebbe Nachman talks about the custom that once prevailed in Eastern Europe to turn over the tables after...