Sichos HaRan - Class Trip with Rebbe Nachman of Breslov Rebbe Nachman's Rosh HaShana (Sichos Haran #214, 215)
May 25, 2026
Why did Rebbe Nachman place such extraordinary emphasis on spending Rosh Hashanah in Uman? This class explores the tension between personal choice and spiritual sacrifice, overcoming obstacles without ignoring real responsibilities, and the meaning of physical presence over comfort or convenience. It also examines Rosh Hashanah as the spiritual foundation of the year and a gathering connected to global renewal.
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Sacrifice Must Remain A Personal Choice
- Rebbe Nachman preserved each person's free choice even when recommending extraordinary sacrifice for God.
- A tzaddik may say someone does not have to make the sacrifice, but the final decision remains that person's own.
Rosh Hashanah Overrides Ordinary Rules
- Rebbe Nachman made an exceptional rule for Rosh Hashanah, saying followers should attend even if he himself told them they need not come.
- Breslov practice also emphasizes giving a pidyon nefesh before Rosh Hashanah as preparation for judgment.
When Rebbe Nachman Sent A Follower Home
- On Rebbe Nachman's final Rosh Hashanah, he sent a prominent follower home despite the man's intense desire to remain in Uman.
- The story shows that yearning and effort matter, but personal circumstances can still make returning home the right decision.
