Synopsis "The Praises of Rabbi Nachman"
HH The Praises of Rabbi Nachman is a translation of the original Hebrew work: Shivchay HuRan, an all time Breslov classic and foundation of the Breslov tradition. This book has two parts. The first part primarily deals with Rabbi Nachman's early years, recounting his struggles, and his devotions, his piety, abstinence, holiness, challenges, and tests. It shows the reader how Rabbi Nachman began his service to Hashem which brought him to the highest levels possible. The second part of the book is a fascinating account of Rabbi Nachman's voyage to the Land of Israel, there and back, his great self sacrifice to surmount all the obstacles, and amazing adventures he had on the trip, more fantastic than any fiction. To help the reader, the book provides maps and a timeline of the major events of Rabbi Nachman's life, as well as a diagram of his family tree. This book also includes the booklet: Rabbi Nachman of Breslov: Who He Was and What He Said, to give the reader a brief synopsis of some of the things Rabbi Nachman is famous for. This booklet in turn contains the famous Tikun Haklali transliterated in a simple fashion easy to use. Enormous effort was expended to render the very most accurate translation of the material, even at the expense of style and grammar, because every nuance about Rabbi Nachman is critical. Also this book has extensive notes providing the reader with sources, background knowledge, and points to delve into and to study and ponder more in depth.Rabbi Nachman said there would in fact be such a book published about him, and I thank HY for giving me the merit to publish this book in English! Na Nach Nachma Nachman MeUman. HH after the first publication of this book, a second printing of a few thousand copies for free distribution was conducted in Israel. This had a more critical notes, and now this is the third edition with approximately 4 more pages of critical notes. Na Nach Nachma Nachman MayUman.
