On the 18th of Tishrei 5660, Reb Nachman of Breslov’s soul ascended on high. His Chassidim, however, never appointed a new Rebbe. But that was far from signaling the demise of the group; Rebbe Nachman has left behind a glorious legacy.
“A person buys a ticket to win the lottery – not the second or third prize, but first prize! Someone has to win – he reasons – so why shouldn’t it be me? What makes me less likely to win than all the others? * So too in our case, he can indeed be one of the Lamed-Vov tzaddikim…”
To mark the special day of Yud Shvat, Dov Levanon presents a compilation of stories about the relationship between the Rebbe MH”M and the T’mimim, unusual expressions about hiskashrus to the nasi, and the Chassidic conduct expected of the “seventh generation.”
May Hashem yisbarech help that we will not need to rely on “let us render [for] bulls [the offering of] our lips.” Rather, the Rebbe himself, the Rebbe shlita, should lead us to greet Moshiach Tzidkeinu.
Stories and sayings from R’ Chaim Shaul Brook a”h as recorded by his close talmid, R’ Chaim Ashkenazi a”h.
If, G-d forbid, it comes out as the opposite of a blessing, the person is plagued with doubts. But this potential outcome is forewarned by the statement, “Behold, I give…a blessing and a curse.” * With the power of hiskashrus to the Rebbe, one comes to recognize that everything that comes from Above is actually entirely good. Then, even the curses are transformed into blessings.
In our generation there are those who don’t feel comfortable talking about Moshiach. However, this is precisely the point. It makes no difference what you feel. We have to do what the Rebbe told us to do. We carry out his wishes and this is what hiskashrus is about. * Although this interview was conducted in honor of Yud-Alef Nissan, it is highly relevant to us in our preparations for Gimmel Tammuz as well.
July 2, 2019