Ask A Breslover
CategoryQ: Breslov VS Chabad customs etc…
Q: As far as practice goes, how is Breslov different from Chabad? Do they place importance on similar things? Do Breslovers use the Siddur Tehillas HaShem or a different one? A: The most noticeable differences are [1] when they daven (pray) Shachris — Breslovers daven as early as possible, even with a sunrise minyan, whereas Chabadniks daven later … Continue Reading
Q&A: Unemployment Problems
Q: I have been a follower of R’ Nachman & R’ Nosson’s since becoming observant 25 years ago. Now for the 1st time I find myself practically unemployed and it’s frightening. Are there certain tikuns? Things I should be doing? Unemployment is frightening. If you haven’t already, make sure to tell Hashem that in your … Continue Reading
Bringing young boys to Uman
Q: I’m doing research for a writing project. I once heard that R’ Nachman of Breslov promised something regarding boys under a certain age who say tikkun klali at his kever. Is this true? If yes, what was the promise? A: Shalom! Rebbe Nachman zal said that if one brought his son to him before … Continue Reading
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
What is the root cause of us falling into sin?
This is because in exile the true realization of who is the King is concealed from us. We have fallen under the exile of the world’s nations who have many false religions and sources of authority, which causes it to seem as if they have their own power. We don’t realize that all power and … Continue Reading
Q&A: Do Breslovers Clap During Prayers & More
1) I read somewhere that breslev chassids clap there hands during prayer? Is this true? do you sing your prayers? How do you do this? I know why. but how? is it true? 2) I also read somewhere that we should sing to Hashem, is there certain melodies? or songs? or places? Or language? … Continue Reading
Why don’t I “feel it”?
Question: What is the cause of a person losing his vigor and energy in Avodas Hashem? Answer: This is because a foreign ‘melody’ is playing in his heart; a storm wind made up of the voices of Loshon Hora and idle chatter, politics, fighting and all sorts of ideas and opinions which are confusing his … Continue Reading
Q: Is there anyway to do to get out being lazy and to draw our hearts closer?
Question: Is there anyway to do to get out of being lazi and to draw our hearts closer to Avodas Hashem? Answer: The Rebbe says in Sichos Haran 273, “It’s good for a person to accustom himself to liven himself up with a tune. A melody is a very great and lofty thing and has … Continue Reading
Question: Everything is for the Good…
Question: One of the basic fundamentals of our faith is to believe that everything that happens to a person is for the best. Is this just something we say in order that a person should have an easier time accepting hardships by knowing that it’s for his good? Answer: Hashem created us because He wants … Continue Reading
























