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R' Nachman of Breslov was the great-grandson of Rebbe Yisrael, the Baal Shem Tov — Master of the Good Name — founder of the Chassidic movement. R' Nachman was born in 1772 (1 Nisan 5532) in the Ukrainian town of Medzeboz. He grew to be an outstanding tzaddik (saint), Torah sage, teacher and Chassidic master.

From the autumn of 1802 until the spring of 1810 R' Nachman lived in Breslov, Ukraine. He then moved to Uman, where he passed away from tuberculosis six months later (18 Tishrei 5571), and where he is buried.

R' Nachman was a Kabbalist and a mystic of the highest order, and yet at the same time was artlessly practical and down-to-earth. He told tales of princes and princesses, beggars and kings, demons and saints and he taught of the need to live with faith, honesty and simplicity. Generations of students have been enthralled and inspired by his writings, which have been explored and interpreted by scholars around the world.

CLASS SCHEDULE:

- All classes, unless otherwise noted, are FREE OF CHARGE, ongoing, and open to all levels. Because they meet in private homes, please email BreslovLA@yahoogroups.com, or call 310.497.0555, for more information)

* TUESDAY EVENINGS 8:30-9:30 - Rebbe Nachman's Likutey Moharan: text study of the first authoritative translation of Rebbe Nachman's magnum opus.

* WEDNESDAY EVENINGS 7:00-7:45 (SHARP) - ENCOURAGEMENT: Based on the teachings of R' Nachman, R' Elcanon Tauber, the leading West Coast Breslov Rabbi, discusses the weekly Torah reading and upcoming holidays, concluding each class with Questions and Answers (and Encouragement) on Hitbodedut, R' Nachman's mystical form of meditation.