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Alter Tepliker was the sobriquet
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 of Rabbi Moshe Yehoshua Bezhilianski (d. 1919), a learned scholar and leading Breslover
Breslov (Hasidic dynasty)

Breslov is a branch of Hasidic Judaism founded by Rebbe Nachman of Breslov a great-grandson of the Baal Shem Tov, founder of Hasidism. Its adherents strive to develop an intense, joyous relationship with Names of God in Judaism and receive guidance toward this goal from the teachings of Rebbe Nachman....
 Hasid
Hasidic Judaism

Hasidic Judaism is a type of Orthodox Judaism or Haredi Judaism Orthodox Judaism religious movement. Some refer to Hasidic Judaism as Hasidism, and the adjective chasidic / hasidic applies....
 in Uman, Ukraine in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Born in Teplik, Ukraine
Ukraine

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, he became active in the Breslover community in nearby Uman, where he married the sister of Abraham Chazan
Abraham Chazan

Abraham Chazan was a rabbi and key figure in the transmission of Breslov Hasidic Judaism at the turn of the 20th century. He was born in Tulchyn, Ukraine to Nachman Chazan, the closest disciple of Nathan of Breslov , who in turn was the closest disciple of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov....
. Chazan's father, Nachman Chazan
Nachman Chazan

Nachman Chazan was a seminal figure in the continuation and growth of Breslov Hasidism in the mid-nineteenth century. The Breslov movement was founded by Rebbe Nachman of Breslov, who died in 1810....
, was the closest disciple of Reb Noson
Nathan of Breslov

Nathan of Breslov , also known as Reb Noson, was the chief disciple and scribe of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov, founder of the Breslov . Reb Noson is credited with preserving, promoting and expanding the Breslov movement after the Rebbe's death....
, who was in turn the closest disciple of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov
Nachman of Breslov

Nachman of Breslov , also known as Reb Nachman of Bratslav, Reb Nachman Breslover , Nachman from Uman , was the founder of the Breslov ....
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Tepliker pioneered the publication of Breslover teachings on specific topics.






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Alter Tepliker was the sobriquet
Sobriquet

A sobriquet is a nickname or a fancy name, usually a familiar name given by others as distinct from a pseudonym assumed as a disguise, but a nickname which is familiar enough such that it can be used in place of a real name without the need of explanation....
 of Rabbi Moshe Yehoshua Bezhilianski (d. 1919), a learned scholar and leading Breslover
Breslov (Hasidic dynasty)

Breslov is a branch of Hasidic Judaism founded by Rebbe Nachman of Breslov a great-grandson of the Baal Shem Tov, founder of Hasidism. Its adherents strive to develop an intense, joyous relationship with Names of God in Judaism and receive guidance toward this goal from the teachings of Rebbe Nachman....
 Hasid
Hasidic Judaism

Hasidic Judaism is a type of Orthodox Judaism or Haredi Judaism Orthodox Judaism religious movement. Some refer to Hasidic Judaism as Hasidism, and the adjective chasidic / hasidic applies....
 in Uman, Ukraine in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Born in Teplik, Ukraine
Ukraine

Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe. It is bordered by Russia to the east; Belarus to the north; Poland, Slovakia, and Hungary to the west; Romania and Moldova to the southwest; and the Black Sea and Sea of Azov to the south....
, he became active in the Breslover community in nearby Uman, where he married the sister of Abraham Chazan
Abraham Chazan

Abraham Chazan was a rabbi and key figure in the transmission of Breslov Hasidic Judaism at the turn of the 20th century. He was born in Tulchyn, Ukraine to Nachman Chazan, the closest disciple of Nathan of Breslov , who in turn was the closest disciple of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov....
. Chazan's father, Nachman Chazan
Nachman Chazan

Nachman Chazan was a seminal figure in the continuation and growth of Breslov Hasidism in the mid-nineteenth century. The Breslov movement was founded by Rebbe Nachman of Breslov, who died in 1810....
, was the closest disciple of Reb Noson
Nathan of Breslov

Nathan of Breslov , also known as Reb Noson, was the chief disciple and scribe of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov, founder of the Breslov . Reb Noson is credited with preserving, promoting and expanding the Breslov movement after the Rebbe's death....
, who was in turn the closest disciple of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov
Nachman of Breslov

Nachman of Breslov , also known as Reb Nachman of Bratslav, Reb Nachman Breslover , Nachman from Uman , was the founder of the Breslov ....
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Tepliker pioneered the publication of Breslover teachings on specific topics. His ten books include:
  • Hishtafchut HaNefesh (Outpouring of the Soul) — on the topic of hitbodedut
    Hitbodedut

    Hitbodedut refers to an unstructured, spontaneous and individualized form of prayer and meditation taught by Rebbe Nachman of Breslov. The goal of hitbodedut is to establish a close, personal relationship with God and a clearer understanding of one's personal motives and goals....
     (meditation)
  • Meshivat Nefesh (Restore My Soul) — on the topic of inner strength
  • Or Zorei'ach Haggadah (The Breslov Haggadah) — on the Passover
    Passover

    Passover is a Jewish and Samaritan holy day and festival commemorating God sparing the Israelites when He killed the first born of Egypt, and is followed by the seven day Feast of the Unleavened Bread commemorating the Exodus from Ancient Egypt and the liberation of the Israelites from Judaism and slavery....
     Haggadah
  • A commentary on Pirkey Avot
  • Mei HaNachal (Waters of the River) — a commentary on Rebbe Nachman's Likutey Moharan.


Breslover leaders of the following generation, such as Rabbis Shmuel Horowitz and Yitzchok Gelbach, attributed their initial interest in Breslov teachings to their first exposure to Alter Tepliker's Hishtafchut HaNefesh.

He fell victim to a Cossack
Cossack

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 pogrom
Pogrom

A pogrom is a form of riot directed against a particular group, whether ethnic, religious, or other, and characterized by the killing and destruction of their homes, businesses, and religious centers....
 during the Ukrainian
Ukraine

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 struggle for independence in 1919. He was murdered in a synagogue
Synagogue

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 while holding a sefer Torah
Sefer Torah

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