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Does God Love Old People?

Does God Love Old People? This is not a “shocking headline” or a teaser or a hypothetical question. It’s a real challenge to emunah (faith) for an elderly person who is watching his body and/or his mind deteriorate. For the caretakers as well—in particular family members, who watch the decay unfold, the slow, sad, even … Continue Reading

February 21st, 2012, In Articles, Breslov Elders, by

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Reb Noson

Tonight Breslov communities across the world will mark Rebbe Noson’s Yartzeit: Here is a brief description of this amazing figure, may him memory bring merit to us all. Reb Noson Sternhartz was born in Nemirov, on 15 Shevat, 5540 (January 22, 1780). At thirteen, he married Esther Shaindel, the daughter of the prominent Rabbi Dovid … Continue Reading

January 4th, 2012, In Breslov Elders, by

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Rebbe Nachman’s kever stays in Uman

In the last few years the issue of re-locating Rebbe Nachman’s kever (grave) to Eretz Yisrael (the Land of Israel) has been bandied about a number of times. Usually, those who suggest the move are vociferous, well-meaning, but ignorant of Breslov tradition and, often, not even affiliated with Breslov in any way. Various reasons, many … Continue Reading

December 8th, 2011, In Articles, Articles, Ask A Breslover, Breslov Elders, Uman, by

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Listen: Rabbi Rosenfeld’s Talmidim Share Personal Memories

Listen: Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 In honor of his Yartzeit.

December 7th, 2011, In Breslov Elders, Inspirational, by

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Breslov Elder R’ Moshe Burstein Passes Away (Updated)

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October 27th, 2011, In Breslov Elders, News, by

We are sad to announce that Rabbi Moshe Burstein, one of the elders of Breslov has passed away. Here is a short bio about this great man, may his memory be a blessing for us all, Amen.   A leading figure in Breslov in Jerusalem, Reb Moshe was born in Poltosk, Poland and arrived in … Continue Reading

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Bringing Jews Closer – Reb Noson

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July 21st, 2011, In Articles, Breslov Elders, Inspiration, by

The Rebbe spoke with us many times about the importance of bringing people closer to God. He told us to speak with people a great deal to inspire them and bring them back to God. He even wanted us to speak about everyday matters in the chance that the conversation might develop into something that … Continue Reading

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Breslov Shavuot Customs

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June 1st, 2011, In Breslov Elders, by

Shavuos Shavuos was one of the three fixed times of the year when Breslover Chassidim came to the Rebbe. Therefore, in recent years it has become common for many Breslovers travel to Uman to spend Shavuos near the Rebbe’s tziyun. * However, in Reb Noson’s day, his talmidim used to travel to him for Shavuos. … Continue Reading

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Tzvi Aryeh Rosenfeld

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January 26th, 2011, In Breslov Elders, by

Rabbi Tzvi Aryeh’s breadth of knowledge was legendary, as can be seen from the following story which occurred during World War II: The American Jewish committee was charged with making sure that only serious yeshiva students receive a draft deferment. It occasionally tested the students and any boy who failed was eligible for the draft. … Continue Reading

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The General

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January 18th, 2011, In Articles, Breslov Elders, by

As told by Gedaliah Fleer. AFTER THE CEMETERY IN UMAN WAS DEMOLISHED during World War II, there were some Holocaust survivors who remembered the location of Rebbe Nachman’s tzion. In New York, I met one of the last people to see the tzion before it was destroyed, and who even witnessed the fierce battle that … Continue Reading

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Breslov Approach to Minhagim / Customs

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January 5th, 2011, In Breslov Elders, Inspiration, by

Rabbi Nachman of Breslov was not only the leader of a close-knit chaburah pursuing the highest spiritual ideals, but a universal figure. He spoke to all. Therefore, the movement he began has always been more accommodating of diversity than others. Even today, there is no pressure on those who seek to follow the Rebbe’s path … Continue Reading

 












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