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In this fascinating account, cultural historian Kathy Peiss reveals how book and document collecting became part of the new apparatus of intelligence and national security, military planning, and postwar reconstruction. Focusing on the ordinary Americans who carried out these missions, she shows how they made decisions on the ground to acquire sources that would be useful in the war zone as well as on the home front.

Our Sages told stories to convey the deepest secrets about God and His relationship to the world. Rebbe Nachman expertly plied this ancient art to create some of the most intriguing stories and parables ever told. More elaborate than any previous teachings, the Rebbe’s allegorical stories are fast-moving, richly-structured and deeply insightful, while containing all the ingredients of a marvelously entertaining read. Rabbi Kaplan’s running commentary, drawn from the writings of Rebbe Nachman’s students, gives English-speaking readers access to authentic interpretations of these stories ...

“When the summer begins to approach, go out to meditate in the meadows. When every bush of the field begins to return to life and grow, they all yearn to be included in your prayer.” With these words, Rebbe Nachman gave pride of place to the spontaneous, improvised prayer uttered in one’s own language and words – hitbodedut. This handbook of the Rebbe’s teachings on prayer includes Rabbi Kaplan’s scholarly introduction placing hitbodedut in the context of the history of Jewish prayer and meditation.

Rebbe Nachman left behind a wealth of lessons, aphorisms and parables to guide future generations on their spiritual path. But we would never know the man behind the teachings were it not for Shevachey and Sichot HaRan, the life and conversations of Rebbe Nachman. Compiled by the Rebbe’s closest disciple, Reb Noson, these works show us Rebbe Nachman at his most simple and direct – talking informally with those who were closest to him, giving practical spiritual advice to those who came to him for guidance. Often, as his apparently mundane conversations unfolded, he was led to some of his ...

In all of his teachings, Rebbe Nachman’s singular purpose was to offer practical advice for coming close to God. Towards that end, the Rebbe instructed his main disciple, Reb Noson, to extract the practical advice contained in each of his lessons and present it in an abridged format. This first-ever English translation of Reb Noson’s work comes in a highly-readable, 2-volume set. Readers can follow along word by word with the facing Hebrew original, or learn directly from the fluent and lucid English presentation. The text is also divided by day and month for personal study. This landmark ...

Drawing from the wisdom of the Talmudic Sages, Rebbe Nachman wrote this collection of over 2,600 aphorisms on all aspects of life to inspire himself in his own quest for spiritual perfection. Interestingly, The Aleph-Bet Book was one of the earliest works composed by Rebbe Nachman.

Were it not for Reb Noson, the closest disciple of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov, the Rebbe’s wisdom would have been lost to the world. Fortunately for us, Reb Noson amassed his considerable strengths, scholarship, and courage in the face of tremendous obstacles to insure the continuation of the Breslov movement after the Rebbe’s passing. He did it by printing all of Rebbe Nachman’s writings, composing his own key texts to explain and expand on the Rebbe’s teachings, organizing the annual Rosh Hashanah pilgrimage to the Rebbe’s grave in Uman (which continues to this day), and visiting and...

Were it not for Reb Noson, the closest disciple of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov, the Rebbe’s wisdom would have been lost to the world. Fortunately for us, Reb Noson amassed his considerable strengths, scholarship, and courage in the face of tremendous obstacles to insure the continuation of the Breslov movement after the Rebbe’s passing. He did it by printing all of Rebbe Nachman’s writings, composing his own key texts to explain and expand on the Rebbe’s teachings, organizing the annual Rosh Hashanah pilgrimage to the Rebbe’s grave in Uman (which continues to this day), and visiting and...

An intimate biographical portrait of Rebbe Nachman by the one who knew him best – Reb Noson, his closest disciple. Containing numerous conversations and a variety of the Rebbe’s sayings, stories, dreams and visions, this work gives readers a clearer picture of who Rebbe Nachman was and the import of his teachings. Annotated, with full source references and supplementary information.

Day by Day, is a new concept to help you master the whole of Breslov teachings – and make Rebbe Nachman’s guidance and encouragement part of your everyday life. Each day, you’ll spend a short time studying excerpts from ten major Breslov works. On this schedule, you’ll complete all these books in a year’s time. These include the Rebbe’s seminal teachings: The Aleph-bet Book, Rebbe Nachman’s Stories, Tzaddik, and Rebbe Nachman’s Wisdom. Also included are works by Reb Noson which exemplify and illuminate the Rebbe’s teachings: Kitzur Likutey Moharan, Reb Noson’s Prayers, and ...