Nachman of Breslov
Ukrainian rabbi
Died when: 38 years 195 days (462 months)Star Sign: Aries
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Nachman of Breslov (Hebrew: ?????? ??????? ????????????Rabbi Na?man miBreslev), also known as Reb Nachman of Bratslav, Reb Nachman Breslover (Yiddish: ??? ???? ??????????Rebe Nakhmen Breslover), and Nachman from Uman (April 4, 1772 – October 16, 1810), was the founder of the Breslov Hasidic movement.
Reb Nachman, a great-grandson of the Baal Shem Tov, revived the Hasidic movement by combining the esoteric secrets of Judaism (the Kabbalah) with in-depth Torah scholarship.
He attracted thousands of followers during his lifetime, and his influence continues today through many Hasidic movements such as Breslov Hasidism.
Reb Nachman's religious philosophy revolved around closeness to God and speaking to God in normal conversation "as you would with a best friend".
The concept of hitbodedut is central to his thinking.
