Nachman of Breslov
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Nachman of Breslov, also known as Rabbi Nachman of Breslev, Rabbi Nachman miBreslev, Reb Nachman of Bratslav, Reb Nachman Breslover, and Nachman from Uman, was the founder of the Breslov Hasidic movem
Rabbi Nahman Tomb
River in Bratslav
The synagogue where Nachman is buried
Hitbodedut
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Hitbodedut or hisbodedus refers to practices of self-secluded Jewish meditation. The term was popularized by Nachman of Breslov to refer to an unstructured, spontaneous, and individualized form of pra
Nachman of Breslov
…philosophy revolved around closeness to God, speaking to God in normal conversation "as you would with a best friend", and being happy. The concept of hitbodedut was central to his thinking. Rabbi Nahman was born the 1st of Nisan and his day of passing (Yortzeit/Hilula) is on the 18th of Tishrei…
Breslover Hasid practicing hitbodedut in the Jerusalem Forest. Hitbodedut can be performed indoors or amidst nature, and alternatively at night.