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CategoryWhat 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
Q&A: Money, Debts, Depression & Emunah
Q:How can a person who wishes to grow continue to grow when he faces constant financial pressure, cannot buy his wife the things she needs or wants, yet he works like an animal to try his best but always lands up feeling discouraged & depressed? Also he wants to rectify his past misdeeds particularly with … Continue Reading
Q&A: Clapping Your Hands
Q: I am aware that there are several teachings concerning clapping during tefilla in Likutei MohaRan. I was wondering if there are any specific times or prayers that the Chasidei Breslov clap for, and whether there are any times that are considered inappropriate to clap? I’ve seen people clap during the Amidah, but I have taken … Continue Reading
Q&A Breslov and Na Nach Nachma
There are many people who are curious about our take on the Na Nach Nachma movement. Please note that the Breslov Research Institute is not a political organization and has no ties to any specific Breslov or non-Breslov groups. We are the original publishing house of Rebbe Nachman and Nosson’s works in foreign languages including English and … Continue Reading
Q&A: The View of Tzadik In Breslov
Q: I was wondering if you know of any journal articles or books that compare and/or contrast the thought of Breslov and Przysucha, namely how Rebbe Nachman and Reb Simcha Bunim address the concept of the tzaddik and his role. As you’re probably aware, Przysucha sees the tzaddik solely as a guide for every individual … Continue Reading
Q&A: Using Rabeinu’s Name
Q: I’ve heard many shiurim from Rabbi Rosenfeld where he stressed that we *never* refer to Rebbe Nachman by his name (mea culpa) but rather as “Rabbeinu haKadosh”. Why are most Breslov teachers not careful about this? A: You should ask those who do mention the Rebbe’s name why they do it. Chazal consider calling/mentioning … Continue Reading




















