Rebbe Noson & Works

Pirkey Avot Perek 2

Here is just one selection from the BRI publication: Breslov Pirkey Avot available at www.breslov.org/bookstore Chapter II Mishnah 1 Rebbi[1] said: Which is the right path that a person should choose for himself? That which brings honor to the one who adopts it,[2] and brings him honor from humankind. Be as careful with [i.e., in … Continue Reading

May 6th, 2011, In Rebbe Nachman & Works, Rebbe Noson & Works, by Yossi Katz

How Much is a Letter Worth?

In case you haven’t heard, a letter of Reb Noson has been recently discovered. It has been authenticated—yes, it really is his handwriting, etc.—and now, it’s for sale. More accurately, it’s up . The bidding starts at $40,000. (That’s right; 40 grand, 40Gs, 40K.) So, I was wondering: What would Reb Noson say about this? … Continue Reading

February 25th, 2011, In Articles, Rebbe Noson & Works, by Ozer Bergman

On The Repetitiveness of Outpouring of the Soul

We have to have the proper appreciation for Outpouring of the Soul / Meshivas Nefesh. We tend to think of it as just a collection of encouraging ideas. We might even think that after a couple of pages it tends to get repetitive. “Don’t give up.” “Look at the good.” “Don’t give up” again. But … Continue Reading

February 20th, 2011, In Articles, Rebbe Noson & Works, by Ephraim Portnoy

Understanding Free Will

Someone once asked the Rebbe how free will works. He answered him straightforwardly: a person has in his ability to simply choose. If he wants to, he does something, if he doesn’t want to, he doesn’t do it. I have recorded this because it is very necessary for many people to know. A lot of … Continue Reading

February 9th, 2011, In Articles, Inspiration, Rebbe Noson & Works, by Ephraim Portnoy

Who is Rebbe Noson?

December 19th, 2010, In Rebbe Noson & Works, by Yossi Katz

Reb Noson was born to a well-to-do family in Nemirov, Ukraine in 1780 (15 Shevat 5540). Already in his early teens he was an accomplished Talmud scholar. He married the daughter of Rabbi Dovid Tzvi Orbach, a prominent rabbinic authority. Despite his religious and material success, Reb Noson felt a spiritual void, which he ceaselessly … Continue Reading

Rebbe Noson Yartzeit

December 15th, 2010, In Rebbe Noson & Works, by Yossi Katz

This Thursday Night – Friday (Asarah B’Teves) will be the Yartzeit of Rebbe Nachman’s main disciple – Rebbe Noson. His life is chronicled in Chaim Kramer’s masterpiece “Through Fire & Water” available at www.breslov.org/bookstore/ This was the second or third Breslov book I ever read and as many others can attest to, it changed my life … Continue Reading

A Final Chanukah Thought

December 8th, 2010, In Rebbe Noson & Works, by Yossi Katz

Chanukah – A Final Thought By Yossi Katz As we gaze at the lights of the Menorah for a final time tonight, we must think about taking something along with us in the cold winter months that lay ahead. Who are we to turn but to Rebbe Nosson for his advice? Rebbe Nosson asks a … Continue Reading

Parsha Highlights – Based on Rebbe Noson of Breslov

November 21st, 2010, In Rebbe Noson & Works, by Yossi Katz

Salvaging the good Last week’s parsha recounts how Yaakov split up his camp into two. The Torah says: “And the remaining camp will be a refuge.” People who are seeking to grow go through the day with some kind of plan or at least idea of how they are going to move ahead. However, most … Continue Reading

Podcast, the First

May 7th, 2010, In Prayer / Hitbodedut, Rebbe Nachman & Works, Rebbe Noson & Works, by Ozer Bergman

But Gd willing not the last. From The Rebbe Nachman Thursday Night Chaburah meeting of 6 May’10. The podcast is here.

A Dose of Rebbe Noson

January 26th, 2010, In Rebbe Noson & Works, by Yossi Katz

“And the Jewish People passed through the Sea on dry land…” Every one of us is constantly attacked and bombarded by his mind. The best way to avoid becoming overwhelmed by ones thoughts and worries is by simply not paying any attention to them at all. We must split the sea! When the rushing waters … Continue Reading