Nachman of Horodenka facts for kids

Rabbi Nachman of Horodenka was an important leader in a Jewish movement called Hasidism. He lived in the 1700s and was known for his wisdom and devotion. He passed away in 1765.

Who Was Rabbi Nachman of Horodenka?

Rabbi Nachman was a respected Jewish scholar. When he was younger, he studied the Torah (Jewish holy texts) with other wise students. This happened in a town called Brody.

A Special Dream and New Path

One day, Rabbi Nachman had a very special dream. He believed this dream was a sign for him. It told him to go and meet a very famous and holy teacher. This teacher was known as the Baal Shem Tov.

Rabbi Nachman followed the message from his dream. He became one of the first and closest students of the Baal Shem Tov. He strongly supported the Baal Shem Tov's teachings and ideas.

Moving to the Land of Israel

Later in his life, Rabbi Nachman's son married the Baal Shem Tov's granddaughter. After this family connection, Rabbi Nachman decided to move to the Land of Israel. This was a very important journey for him.

He arrived by ship at the port city of Haifa in 1764. When he first arrived, he lived in a city called Safed. After some time, he moved again and settled in the city of Tiberias.

Family Connections

Rabbi Nachman had a very interesting family tree. He was a direct descendant, seven generations later, of a famous rabbi named Judah Loew ben Bezalel. Rabbi Judah Loew was also known as the Maharal of Prague.

Rabbi Nachman also had a very famous grandson. His grandson was Rabbi Nachman of Breslov. Rabbi Nachman of Breslov later started his own branch of Hasidism, which is still followed today.

His Passing

Rabbi Nachman of Horodenka passed away in Tiberias. He died on June 21, 1765. He was buried in the old Jewish cemetery in Tiberias, known as the Tiberias Ancient Jewish Cemetery.