April 16, 2013
Blog ArchivesRebbe Nachman of Guadeloupe
Walter Hilliger lives on a Caribbean island called Guadeloupe. Recently, he became interested in Rebbe Nachman and has begun studying Likutey Moharan. He was kind enough to allow us to interview him about what Rebbe Nachman’s teachings mean to him in this distant land. Where is Guadaloupe? Guadeloupe comprises two Caribbean islands in the Lesser … Continue Reading
From Breslov To Uman: A Journal
The events in the following account of Rebbe Nachman’s move to Uman are true. All that we know about Rebbe Nachman’s life is based solely on Reb Noson’s writings, as none of the Rebbe’s other followers recorded anything for posterity. We have taken the liberty of telling the story of this journey as it might … Continue Reading
Breslov Kabbalah: The Shattering Of The Vessels
In Part Seven of Breslov Kabbalah, we explore the act of the shattering of the vessels containing Holy light and how this teaches us to “redesign” our thought processes in order to tackle what lies ahead. As the next stage in Creation, God formed Ten Sefirot to act as channels or filters to convey Hishates Light … Continue Reading
Breslov Kabbalah: The Vacated Space
In Part Six of Breslov Kabbalah, we explore the idea of the world being devoid of Godliness, since God contracted Himself from that space to “make room” for the Creation. Following the creation of the first Tzimtzum, God continued to withdraw His presence and expand the size of the Vacated Space. Within that Vacated Space … Continue Reading
Breslov Kabbalah: TzimTzum / Constriction
In Part Five of Breslov Kabbalah, we explore how God created the Universe and how this empowers our creative ability. Before we expound on the following principles of the Kabbalah, we must recall the most important advisory issued by the Kabbalists: We must never attribute any physical form or shape either to God or to … Continue Reading
Breslov Kabbalah: The Inner Workings of Creation
In Part Four of Breslov Kabbalah, we explore the inner workings of the universe and how to tap into their awesome power. IN THE BEGINNING: FIRST THOUGHT To understand the inner workings of the universe and tap into their awesome power, we must go back to the beginning, to Creation. The Torah, which starts “in the … Continue Reading
Let The Healing Begin
I’m choosing to write about this for Parashat Shekalim because part of the story takes on a Shabbat Parashat Shekalim long ago, and because I had the privilege to be in Uman this week, to say the Tikkun HaKlali (General Rectification/Remedy) at Rebbe Nachman’s gravesite. For those of us who don’t know, the Tikkun HaKlali … Continue Reading
Breslov Kabbalah: THE TOOLS Part 2 of 2
In Part Three of Breslov Kabbalah, we explore the tools that we have received that will allow us to discover our inner potential. Accessing the Kabbalah Notwithstanding the power of the Kabbalah, which contains the mysteries of Creation—indeed, of life itself—how can the average person find the answers he seeks in its study? Even a … Continue Reading
Breslov Kabbalah: THE TOOLS Part 1 of 2
In Part Three of Breslov Kabbalah, we explore the tools that we have received that will allow us to discover our inner potential. Knowing that we have potential is one thing. Being able to develop it is the next step. Just as precious metals like gold and diamonds must be extracted from the earth with … Continue Reading
Breslov Kabbalah: THE POWER OF POTENTIAL
In Part Two of Breslov Kabbalah, we explore the concept of potential and learn how to apply it to our everyday lives. Everyone has potential. Enormous potential. When we develop our potential, we can transform it into great deeds and accomplishments. We can live a life of contentment. Our days will be filled with substance. … Continue Reading

















