Nachman of Breslov

Rebbe Nachman of Breslov was one of the most creative Chasidic masters, whose thought and teachings continue to resonate far beyond his immediate followers. He was a great-grandson of the founder of Chasidut, Rabbi Yisrael Ba'al Shem Tov, and a grandson of another early Chasidic master, Rabbi Nachman of Horodenka. Among his many works are a profound presentation of his Chasidic and mystical teaching, Likkutei Moharan, and a compilation of his intricate and powerfully evocative stories, Sippurei Ma'asiyot. Another work relates the events of his transformative journey to and from the land of Israel. He was severely criticized by certain contemporary Chasidic masters but was defended by the leading Chasidic master, Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev. He moved to Uman less than a year before he passed away from tuberculosis, and his grave there is a pilgrimage site to this day.