Nathan of Breslov

Rabbi
Nathan (Noson) Sternhartz
Ohel over the grave of Nathan of Breslov
Personal
Born22 January 1780 (15 Shevat 5540
Died20 December 1844 (10 Tevet 5605
ReligionJudaism
Spouse
  • Esther Shaindel Ohrbach
  • Dishel
Children
with Esther:

with Dishel:

  • Nachman
  • Yosef Yonah
Parent(s)Rabbi Naphtali Hertz and Chaya Laneh Sternhartz
BuriedBreslov, Ukraine

Nathan of Breslov (January 22, 1780 – December 20, 1844), also known as Reb Noson, born Nathan Sternhartz, was the chief disciple and scribe of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov, founder of the Breslov Hasidic dynasty. Reb Noson is credited with preserving, promoting and expanding the Breslov movement after the Rebbe's death. Rebbe Nachman himself said, "Were it not for Reb Noson, not a page of my writings would have remained."