Making Likutei Moharan Accessible to Everyone
Rebbe Nachman of Breslov's Likutei Moharan is a Chassidic work that inspires Jews in in our generation, opening up their hearts and minds to Hashem in a way that no other sefer can, .
Recently Even Shtiah published Likutei Moharan Hamevuar (Likutei Moharan Explained), an excellent commentary that makes this masterwork accessible to everyone who can learn it in Hebrew. This commentary has approbations from leading Breslov Torah scholars.
For those who cannot learn in Hebrew, we here present the first teaching of Likutei Moharan Hamevuar in English. The translator is Yaacov Dovid Shulman, who has published The Fiftieth Gate - Likutey Tefilot, Volume 3 (Breslov Research Institute, Jerusalem), Chambers of the Palace: Teachings of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov (Jason Aronson, NJ) and many other works.
What Makes This Commentary Special?
1) It covers every teaching in detail, not skipping over sections.
2) It is an integrated teaching that presents a unified explanation of even the most complex teaching.
3) It is presented in clear and simple language.
4) All kabbalistic terms are explained, often on the basis of the acclaimed commentary on the Zohar, Metok Midvash.
5) The commentary and extensive footnotes present insights and background information taken from the classic commentaries on Likutei Moharan, the Gemara, and more. Endnotes present additional material from Likutei Halachos.
What Makes This Translation Special?
1) It is as literal translation of the Hebrew as possible, making it easy for the student to understand the original.
2) It reads smoothly, with a special focus on continuous transitions from the Rebbe Nachman's text to the commentary.
3) Explanatory comments that are not necessary in Hebrew but that will be helpful to the English student have been added.
4) The extensive punning and word play are made clear, even as the syntax of the sentences is straightforward so that the text reads easily and naturally.
How Does This Translation Compare to Likutey Moharan published by Breslov Research Institute?
Breslov Research Institute is publishing a multi-volume translation of Likutey Moharan, which presents the original Hebrew text, an English translation and extensive footnotes.
For some people, this is an ideal presentation, and Likutei Moharan Explained is not attempting to take its place--which it could not do, at any rate. Likutei Moharan Explained is meant for the person who does best learning a translation with the commentary integrated into the text.
Both of these approaches to presenting Rebbe Nachman's teachings in English are very worthwhile, each appealing to a different type of learner. They share the common goal of both of "l'hagdil Torah ul-ha-adirah"--to spread and glorify the Torah.
How You Can Help
We would very much like to translate and publish the entire text of Likutei Moharan Hamevuar in English. However, to do so will require funding . As you look at the teaching, we ask you to consider making a generous donation to make this magnificent project possible. We would also appreciate your thoughts and suggestions--about improving this website, finding sponsors or whatever else you would like to share!
Thank you.
A Word on the Text of the Commentary
We envision that when this book is published, the Hebrew text of Likutei Moharan will appear on the page facing the commentary. It is not yet clear whether the commentary itself will incorporate the Hebrew. So here we present both versions. Please choose the one that works best for you:
Likutei Moharan 1 without the Hebrew
Likutei Moharan 1 with the Hebrew.
Recently Even Shtiah published Likutei Moharan Hamevuar (Likutei Moharan Explained), an excellent commentary that makes this masterwork accessible to everyone who can learn it in Hebrew. This commentary has approbations from leading Breslov Torah scholars.
For those who cannot learn in Hebrew, we here present the first teaching of Likutei Moharan Hamevuar in English. The translator is Yaacov Dovid Shulman, who has published The Fiftieth Gate - Likutey Tefilot, Volume 3 (Breslov Research Institute, Jerusalem), Chambers of the Palace: Teachings of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov (Jason Aronson, NJ) and many other works.
What Makes This Commentary Special?
1) It covers every teaching in detail, not skipping over sections.
2) It is an integrated teaching that presents a unified explanation of even the most complex teaching.
3) It is presented in clear and simple language.
4) All kabbalistic terms are explained, often on the basis of the acclaimed commentary on the Zohar, Metok Midvash.
5) The commentary and extensive footnotes present insights and background information taken from the classic commentaries on Likutei Moharan, the Gemara, and more. Endnotes present additional material from Likutei Halachos.
What Makes This Translation Special?
1) It is as literal translation of the Hebrew as possible, making it easy for the student to understand the original.
2) It reads smoothly, with a special focus on continuous transitions from the Rebbe Nachman's text to the commentary.
3) Explanatory comments that are not necessary in Hebrew but that will be helpful to the English student have been added.
4) The extensive punning and word play are made clear, even as the syntax of the sentences is straightforward so that the text reads easily and naturally.
How Does This Translation Compare to Likutey Moharan published by Breslov Research Institute?
Breslov Research Institute is publishing a multi-volume translation of Likutey Moharan, which presents the original Hebrew text, an English translation and extensive footnotes.
For some people, this is an ideal presentation, and Likutei Moharan Explained is not attempting to take its place--which it could not do, at any rate. Likutei Moharan Explained is meant for the person who does best learning a translation with the commentary integrated into the text.
Both of these approaches to presenting Rebbe Nachman's teachings in English are very worthwhile, each appealing to a different type of learner. They share the common goal of both of "l'hagdil Torah ul-ha-adirah"--to spread and glorify the Torah.
How You Can Help
We would very much like to translate and publish the entire text of Likutei Moharan Hamevuar in English. However, to do so will require funding . As you look at the teaching, we ask you to consider making a generous donation to make this magnificent project possible. We would also appreciate your thoughts and suggestions--about improving this website, finding sponsors or whatever else you would like to share!
Thank you.
A Word on the Text of the Commentary
We envision that when this book is published, the Hebrew text of Likutei Moharan will appear on the page facing the commentary. It is not yet clear whether the commentary itself will incorporate the Hebrew. So here we present both versions. Please choose the one that works best for you:
Likutei Moharan 1 without the Hebrew
Likutei Moharan 1 with the Hebrew.
copyright 2011--all rights reserved by Even Shtiah and Yaacov Dovid Shulman