Through Fire and Water Life of

Through Fire...
Why did Rebbe Nachman's followers never chose another rebbe? How
has the Breslov Movement survived and flourished for over 180
years without a dynasty of rebbes? To find the answer, meet Reb
Noson. Rabbi Noson Sternhartz (1780-1844), Rebbe Nachman's
closest disciple, who devoted his life to bringing the Rebbe's
message of faith, hope and joy out into the world. As a young
rabbinic scholar, and an astute businessman as well, what made
Reb Noson feel his life was empty and futile? What drove him to
rebel against his family in order to follow Rebbe Nachman? What
powered him to singlehandedly print the Rebbe's books and fire a
new generation of chassidim in the face of relentless
persecution, a gruesome assassination attempt, and a campaign to
have him sent to Siberia? This thoroughly-researched biography
will keep you absorbed for hours as you relive Reb Noson's life
with him step by step. Includes full background information,
appendices, maps and indices.
Written by Chaim Kramer
Edited by Avraham Greenbaum
Size: 6" x 9." 779 pages.
Hardback. ISBN 0-930213-44-0