First it must be made clear that many people all over the world read, learn and appreciate Rebbe Nachman's teachings - Jew and gentile alike - as his main messages of hope, joy and personal prayer are relevant to anybody and anyone.
However, there are those special few who get so inspired, aroused and filled with encouragement and enthusiasm, that they want to develop a serious connection and commitment to Rebbe Nachman and his teachings. After all these teachings made a major change in their lives.
This commitment and connection basically starts by following the main advice that Rebbe Nachman gave for every Jew to follow, without exception. These are:
- The study of Torah Law from the Code of Jewish Law every single day.
- The practice of Hitbodedut - personal prayer and meditation - every day.
- To be present by Rebbe Nachman's gravesite in Uman, the Ukraine, for the Rosh HaShanah festival, every single year. (Until now this last practice has been reserved for men only as it presents a major technical and moral difficulty to open the doors for both genders on Rosh Hashanah in Uman. However, all year round there are tons of women who travel to Rebbe Nachman's grave)
It's one thing to learn Rebbe Nachman's teachings, and it is another thing to follow his advice and suggestions.
A suggested excellent book which presents Rebbe Nachman's teachings in their practical ramifications is: CROSSING THE NARROW BRIDGE
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