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|title = The Na Nach Movement | |title = The Na Nach Movement | ||
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− | + | A group of Breslev Chasidim following the teachings of [[Rabbi Yisroel Dov Ber Odesser - The Saba|Rabbi Yisroel Dov Odeser]]. With a strong focus on spreading joy and the books of Rebbe Nachman, Nanachs can be found traveling throughout Israel in colorful vans, blasting music and dancing in the streets. Easily distinguishable by their large white Na Nach Kipas, Nanachs are a common scene all over the country. Powerful teachings and anarchistic beliefs have made Na Nach a growing movement amongst the youth of Israel. | |
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==The Sabba == | ==The Sabba == | ||
− | + | Saba, Rebbe Yisroel Dov Ber Odesser (1888 - 1994) the original founder of the Na Nach movement, was a fifth generation Breslov Chassid and a student of [[Rabbi Yisroel Karduner|Rebbe Yisroel Karduner]]. Originally a Karlin Chassid, Yisroel Dov Odesser came across the book Hishtapchus Hanefesh. After reading the book and later meeting Rabbi Karduner, he openly accepted the path of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov despite great opposition from his family and community. Yisroel Dov Odeser remained a disciple under Rabbi Karduner for five years until his mentor passed away during a plague in Tiberias. | |
===The Petek === | ===The Petek === | ||
− | In July 1922 at the age of 33 | + | In July 1922 at the age of 33 Yisroel Odesser claimed to have received a miraculous note from Rebbe Nachman of Breslov who had passed away 112 years earlier. This note is commonly referred to as the '[[The Petek - Letter From Heaven|Petek]]'. On a superficial level the Petek was nothing more then a letter of encouragement. According to Odeser however, it contained much deeper meanings. |
[[File:more.jpg|link=]] '''Read full Zissil article on the [[The Petek - Letter From Heaven|Petek]]''' | [[File:more.jpg|link=]] '''Read full Zissil article on the [[The Petek - Letter From Heaven|Petek]]''' | ||
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===Vans and Dancing === | ===Vans and Dancing === | ||
− | [[File: | + | [[File:nanach-van-parked-safed.jpg|thumb|right|Typical Nanach van]] |
Long before Hafatza became popular, the Saba predicted that one day there would be vans roaming across Israel to spread the Breslov teachings. Rabbi Yisroel Ber Odesser instructed his followers to dance at traffic lights with blasting music and announce to the world that Rebbe Nachman exists. Eventually his students did get hold of vans and went to carry out his words. | Long before Hafatza became popular, the Saba predicted that one day there would be vans roaming across Israel to spread the Breslov teachings. Rabbi Yisroel Ber Odesser instructed his followers to dance at traffic lights with blasting music and announce to the world that Rebbe Nachman exists. Eventually his students did get hold of vans and went to carry out his words. | ||
− | [[File: | + | [[File:living-highlife-top-nanach-van.jpg|thumb|left|On Top of a Nanach Van ]] |
Na Nach vans are the most common form of Hafatza known to the general Israeli population. Na Nach vans travel throughout all the major cities in Israel playing Nanach music and selling the books of Rebbe Nachman of Breslev. Most vans are covered with large colorful stickers portraying the Saba and the phrase Na Nach Nachma Nachman Muman. Vans are normally equipped with two large speakers on the top of the vehicle and a stockpile of Breslev books, Nanach stickers, music and parifinalia in the back. | Na Nach vans are the most common form of Hafatza known to the general Israeli population. Na Nach vans travel throughout all the major cities in Israel playing Nanach music and selling the books of Rebbe Nachman of Breslev. Most vans are covered with large colorful stickers portraying the Saba and the phrase Na Nach Nachma Nachman Muman. Vans are normally equipped with two large speakers on the top of the vehicle and a stockpile of Breslev books, Nanach stickers, music and parifinalia in the back. | ||
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It has become practically impossible to walk around Israel and not come across Nanach Stickers. From street poles and traffic signs to store fronts and car bumpers, Na Nach stickers have made their mark all over the country. Popular even by non believers of the Petek, Na Nach sticker have infiltrated every group in Israeli society. | It has become practically impossible to walk around Israel and not come across Nanach Stickers. From street poles and traffic signs to store fronts and car bumpers, Na Nach stickers have made their mark all over the country. Popular even by non believers of the Petek, Na Nach sticker have infiltrated every group in Israeli society. | ||
− | [[File: | + | [[File:nanach-door-tzfat.jpg|100px|left|Door Covered in Nanach Stickers]] |
Traditional Nanach stickers simply contain the phrase Na Nach Nach Nachma Nachman Muman against a colored background. Over time hundreds if not thousands of unique Nanach stickers have been printed using different designs, shapes and printing methods. Some Na Nach stickers are small enough to fit the back of a cell phone and others can be couple of feet long. | Traditional Nanach stickers simply contain the phrase Na Nach Nach Nachma Nachman Muman against a colored background. Over time hundreds if not thousands of unique Nanach stickers have been printed using different designs, shapes and printing methods. Some Na Nach stickers are small enough to fit the back of a cell phone and others can be couple of feet long. | ||
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==Dress and Style == | ==Dress and Style == | ||
− | [[File: | + | [[File:nanach-petek-kemea-kipa.jpg|thumb|right|Nanach Kipah, Kemeos, and Petek]] |
There is no official dress code in Nanach but a large percentage of its members wear a Na Nach Kipa and every last one dons a Kemea. Na Nachs generally have an untrimmed beard and long payos. Many Na Nachs prefer to wear their payos all out and wild, there are others that keep them curled in a more traditional Hasidic fashion. Based on the opinion of the Kabbalah almost all Nanachs have large untrimmed beards. | There is no official dress code in Nanach but a large percentage of its members wear a Na Nach Kipa and every last one dons a Kemea. Na Nachs generally have an untrimmed beard and long payos. Many Na Nachs prefer to wear their payos all out and wild, there are others that keep them curled in a more traditional Hasidic fashion. Based on the opinion of the Kabbalah almost all Nanachs have large untrimmed beards. | ||
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===Na Nach Kipas === | ===Na Nach Kipas === | ||
− | [[File: | + | [[File:many-nanach-kipot.jpg|thumb|left|Hafatza table filled with Nanach Kipot]] |
Many but not all Nanachs wear large white Yarmulkes embroidered with the phrase Na Nach Nachma Nachman Muman, typically referred to as Na Nach Kipas. It is an ancient Kablistic custom to wear a white Yarmulke and Rebbe Nachman's personal Kipa somewhat resembles the modern Nanach Kipa. | Many but not all Nanachs wear large white Yarmulkes embroidered with the phrase Na Nach Nachma Nachman Muman, typically referred to as Na Nach Kipas. It is an ancient Kablistic custom to wear a white Yarmulke and Rebbe Nachman's personal Kipa somewhat resembles the modern Nanach Kipa. | ||
− | Nanach Kipas can be purchased for a few dollars and have become a very popular Purim costume in the Charadi world. Traditional Nanach Kipas are white with black letters, they have also been produced in a number of other colors. | + | Nanach Kipas can be purchased for a few dollars and have become a very popular Purim costume in the Charadi world. Traditional Nanach Kipas are white with black letters, they have also been produced in a number of other colors. |
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===The Kemea === | ===The Kemea === | ||
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Most Orthodox Religious people mock the Na Nachs and consider them an entertaining joke. They are startled to real life when occasionally one of their own children runs off and joins the 'cult'. | Most Orthodox Religious people mock the Na Nachs and consider them an entertaining joke. They are startled to real life when occasionally one of their own children runs off and joins the 'cult'. | ||
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[[Category:Nanach]] | [[Category:Nanach]] | ||
[[Category:Breslov]] | [[Category:Breslov]] | ||
[[Category:Jewish Groups]] | [[Category:Jewish Groups]] |