Menachem Engel

Jewish Hasidic Stories and Breslov History

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Reading cool and interesting Jewish Chassidic stories, history and biographies..lots of Breslov history and information :)

Author

Menachem Engel

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Religion

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kabbalisticvillage.com

Latest episode

Dec 20, 2025

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Episodes

Intro to Siach Sarfei Kodesh Oral Traditions of Breslov Chassidus - The early parts of Rebbe Nachman's Life 20.12.2025

I am starting to upload the audio of the video recordings I have been making of learning through the holy sefer called Siach Sarfei Kodesh which is amazing information about Rebbe Nachman of Breslov and much much more. This episode consists of the first two videos in the series which discusses how Rebbe Nachman's parents got married from a shidduch that the Baal Shem Tov made...

Rebbe Nachman of Breslov talks about the secrets of Soulmates, Zivugim and Shidduchim 15.01.2025

In this episode, we learn about some deep things that Rabbi Nachman said about the concept of Soulmates in Judaism.

A few short Hasidic stories about Chanukah and Lighting the Menorah 25.12.2024

just some quick cool stories about holy Chassidic masters and Chanukah.

a hasidic tale about how the Aleph Bet Book or Sefer Hamidos by Rebbe Nachman of Breslov was revealed 05.12.2024

Rabbi Nachman of Breslov compiled the sayings found in the Aleph Bet Book when he was 6 or 7 years old but didn't reveal them till much later on. Here is the story of how it came to be revealed.

Rav Shmuel Horowitz talks about Rav Yisroel Karduner, Jewish refugees in Syria and Tzfat history 12.11.2024

In this episode we continue to read through the biography of Rabbi Shmuel Horowitz of Breslov. This is an ongoing project and we will one day finish the whole book.

More Hardships that Tzfat Jews faced during World War 1 09.11.2024

In this episode we continue to read about the life of Rav Shmuel Horowitz, a Breslover Hasidic Jew who grew up in Tzfat in the early 1900's. For the last few episodes and this one, he describes in great detail the hardships that the Jews of Tzfat faced during World War 1.

Tzfat History: Turkish Army, Holy Sages and Famine 04.11.2024

In this episode we continue to learn through the life of Rabbi Shmuel Horowtiz z'l as written in the sefer Yemey Shmuel. The chapters in this video are a bit tedious and have more to do with Tzfat than Rav Shmuel but it is all important.

Yemey Shmuel 7 - Locust swarms, evil decrees against Jews, invading armies and more 31.10.2024

In this episode we continue to read through the sefer Yemey Shmuel (in English) which is the autobiography of Rav Shmuel Horowitz z"l who was a famous Breslover chossid in Tzfat.

Breslov History - The Kloyz in Uman Part 1 30.10.2024

In this episode we start learning the history of how the Breslov Chassidim built their own shul/kloyz in Uman, Ukraine for the annual Rosh Hashanah gathering after Rebbe Nachman passed away.

The difference between giving charity with one or two hands - a deeper look into Breslov customs 21.01.2024

There is a holy custom mentioned by Rebbe Nachman of Breslov in Sefer HaMidos to give charity with two hands. In this episode we take a deeper look at what this means practically. We will be reading from a new sefer that explores Breslov customs and stuff in a deeper way. Thanks for listening.

Yemey Shmuel 6 - Hard times in Tzfat during World War 1 - The Life of Rabbi Shmuel Horowitz 16.01.2024

We continue to read through the sefer Yemey Shmuel and we start learning about how hard life was in Tzfat during World War One.

Yemey Shmuel #5 Talking about Meron, The Ridvaz and Old Shuls in Tzfat 01.01.2024

In this episode, we continue to read through the biography of Rabbi Shmuel Horowitz z"l..a very holy Breslover chassid who lived in Tzfat. With Hashem's help we will be learning the whole sefer (3 volumes!)...

Stories about Meron Lag Baomer in the early 1900's and more Tzfat history 26.12.2023

We continue to learn the sefer Yemey Shmuel - The Biography of Rav Shmuel Horowitz who was a holy Breslover chassid from Tzfat. This is episode 4 of the series.

Hints of Chanukah that are found in the Torah from the Bnei Yissachar 05.11.2023

It's almost Chanukah so I decided to learn a little bit of Chassidic Torah on it from the Bnei Yissachar. Not sure I understand everything but it's really good stuff.

Is it permitted to leave the land of Israel to go to Uman Rosh Hashanah or Kivrei Tzaddikim? 17.07.2023

In this episode we will discuss whether it is permitted in Halacha to leave Eretz Yisrael to visit graves of Tzaddikim or to go to Uman Rosh Hashanah. We will also answer the question that many people ask which is "Why leave Israel to go pray in Uman or Kerestir when there are so many kevarim in Israel?"

The Life of Rabbi Shmuel Horowitz Part 3 10.07.2023

In this episode, we continue to learn through the sefer Yemey Shmuel. We hear more stories about Rabbi Shmuel Heller and other stories about Tzfat in the early 1900's.

What exactly did Rebbe Nachman of Breslov say about Uman Rosh Hashanah #1 09.07.2023

I recorded this back in June 2021. I started reading through a booklet that gathers all the different sources about the Breslov custom of going to Uman for Rosh Hashanah. This will be Part 1.

Stories about Rav Shmuel Heller - The Holy Tzaddik of Tzfat 05.07.2023

In this episode we continue to read through the sefer Yemey Shmuel (The life of Rabbi Shmuel Horowitz) and learn about a holy Tzaddik, Rabbi Shmuel Heller.

Learning about Rav Shmuel Horowitz of Breslov Part 1 03.07.2023

Rav Shmuel Horowitz was a great amazing Breslover chassid who was born in Tzfat in the early 1900's. He wrote a 3 volume autobiography called Yemey Shmuel where we learn about life in Tzfat during World War 1, his struggles of becoming Breslov, hanging out with Tzaddikim in Meron when nobody ever went there, getting imprisoned in Russia after leaving Uman and much more. This book is written in...

Some amazing and wild stories about Lag Baomer and what Tzaddikim have said about it 25.04.2021

One week till Lag Baomer. Here are some quick short sayings from Tzaddikim about Lag Baomer and some very interesting stories about the holy day. Enjoy!

More Breslov Oral History about Rebbe Nachman 06.04.2021

Original recording date - July 12, 2020 In this recording we continue to read through the holy Breslov sefer Siach Sarfei Kodesh which is an oral collection of stories, customs, remarks, sayings and teachings from Breslover chassidim from Rebbe Nachman and onwards. The part we are reading now is mostly about small sayings and stories from Rebbe Nachman.  Thank you for listening

Breslov sayings and history on Passover 17.03.2021

In this episode we read through Siach Sarfei Kodesh on Pesach and learn about what Rebbe Nachman and Rav Noson said about Pesach and certain things relating to it. Thank you!

Reb Arele (Shomer Emunim) tells a story about Rav Mendel and his avodah in hachnosas orchim 11.03.2021

Stories about having guests in one's home from different tzaddikim Recorded on a fast day during the summer.

A story about the Rashash and writing an amulet 03.03.2021

Original Recording date - July 7, 2020 In this episode we read a story about the holy Rashah writing an amulet to save a boy's life at a very interesting time. I also decided to start a new website for news about Breslov and Uman Rosh Hashanah in English since there are none specifically for news. The site is live now. I would like to thank my friend Chanan Baer for helping me out with some of the...

Learning Breslov Traditions and Historical Information 29 sayings of Rebbe Nachman 23.02.2021

Original recording date - July 5, 2020 In this episode we continue to read through the sefer Siach Sarfei Kodesh which is a collection of Breslov history, stories, sayings, teachings and customs of Breslov chassidus. Enjoy! Make sure to check out the first two episodes in this series.

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