Rebbe Noson & Works

Free Breslov Lag B’Omer Publication

The Breslov Research Institute has released a free English/Hebrew booklet in time for Lag B’Omer. The booklet called: “Lag B’Omer with Rebbe Nachman of Breslov” contains Rebbe Nachman’s prologue to Likutey Moharan called “L’chu Chazu” which deals with the uniqueness and connection between Rabbis Shimon Bar Yochai and Rebbe Nachman, as well as the special prayer written … Continue Reading

April 21st, 2013, In Festivals, News, Rebbe Nachman & Works, Rebbe Noson & Works, by admin

Free Breslov Lag B’Omer Publication

April 21st, 2013, In Festivals, News, Rebbe Nachman & Works, Rebbe Noson & Works, by admin

Holier Than Thou

We hear about it all the time. Fighting, arguing, accusing and judging, all supposedly for the sake of Heaven. The excuse is always the same: “ Doesn’t it say in the Torah, ‘You shall reprove your brother and not bear a sin because of him’”? (Leviticus 19:17). Isn’t this what all our caring and sincere rabble-rousers claim? Recently, bloggers … Continue Reading

April 18th, 2013, In Articles, Parsha, Rebbe Noson & Works, VaYikra, by Yossi Katz

Major Announcement: Work on the Translation of Likutey Halakhot to Begin

At the New York Siyum Likutey Moharan, Chaim Kramer (founder and director of BRI) announced that work on the next major project: “Likutey Halakhot” would begin shortly. Siyum participants received an advanced sample copy of some of the future work although, the final style and details has not yet been established. Click here to download … Continue Reading

November 6th, 2012, In News, Rebbe Noson & Works, Works in Progress, by admin

Fiftieth Gate Vol. 4 Released!

November 6th, 2012, In News, Rebbe Noson & Works, by admin

Mazel Tov! We are happy to announce that the latest volume in the ongoing translation of Rebbe Noson’s Likutey Teffilot known in English know as “the Fiftieth Gate” has been printed in Jerusalem. We expect to receive the books in North Ameroca within the next 6 weeks. This Holy Book was published in memory of Carol … Continue Reading

How to Learn Likutey Halachos?

October 31st, 2012, In Rebbe Noson & Works, by A Simple Jew

A Simple Jew asks: When learning pieces in Likutey Halachos associated with a lesson in Likutey Moharan that I am focusing on, which approach below would you recommend?: 1) Learn the related pieces in Kitzur Likutey Halachos by the Tcheriner Rav, since they are condensed from the longer pieces included in Likutey Halachos and I … Continue Reading

Pirkey Avot Perek 2

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

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

How Much is a Letter Worth?

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

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

On The Repetitiveness of Outpouring of the Soul

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

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

Understanding Free Will

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

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