Pilgrimage of Bratslav

Grave of Rabbi Nathan Sternhartz

The closest and most beloved student of Rabbi Nachman of Bratslav was a native of Nemyriv, Nathan Sternhartz Ben Naftali Hertz. 

It was Nathan Sternhartz who deciphered, recorded, organized, and published all the works of Rabbi Nachman, made a huge contribution to the popularization of Hasidism, and even became the initiator of the annual pilgrimage of Breslov Hasidim to the grave of Rabbi Nachman in Uman on the eve of Rosh ha-Shanah.

After the death of Rabbi Nachman, he became his successor, teacher, and leader of the Hasidic movement. 

Nathan Sternhartz died in 1844 in Bratslav, where he was also buried. Among the graves of the Ancient Jewish Cemetery, the grave of Rabbi Nathan Sternhartz has been preserved. 

The grave of Nathan Sternhartz in Bratslav is a holy place for Hasidim; they believe that it is here that all their dreams will come true. The philosophy of this Hasidic religious movement is that a Tzaddik (wise man in translation) is a messenger of God on earth, he is holy even during his lifetime, believers follow his teachings, and after death, the Tzaddik, according to beliefs, communicates directly with God.

Hasidim believe that if one asks God for their cherished wishes at the grave of the sage, God will surely hear them.

The grave of Nathan is located in Bratslav on a rocky hill, where a wonderful view opens up to the banks of the Southern Bug and the old mill built by Jan Soliterman according to the design of the famous architect Władysław Horodecki.

Between the stones of the high Castle Hill, 70 wooden steps have been laid for easy access for people, equipped with platforms and comfortable handrails. 

The grave is guarded around the clock.

Bratslav Religious Jewish Community 

named after Rabbi Nathan

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