HomeBreslevpediaRebbe Natan Sternhartz By: Breslev Israel staff     Tweet         Rebbe Natan Sternhartz   (15 Shevat 1780 - 10 Tevet 1844) Rebbe Nachman's prime disciple. Born to a well-to-do family in Nemirov, Ukraine, Reb Natan was an accomplished Talmud scholar in his early teens. He married the daughter of Rabbi Dovid Tzvi Orbach, a prominent rabbinic authority.   Rebbe Natan first met Rebbe Nachman in 1802. He realized had he had found his spiritual mentor and remained a Rebbe Nachman's devoted disciple for the rest of his life. We are indebted to Reb Natan for recording the Rebbe's works for posterity , for as Rebbe Nachman himself said, "If not for my Natan, not a page of my teachings would remain!”   Reb Natan passed away in the winter of 1844 and is buried in Breslev. Tweet           Read more about Breslevpedia  See More Articles By Breslev Israel staff    If you would like to receive other related articles or Breslev.co.il features via e-mail, please enter your e-mail address here:      Subscribe for Free Related Articles               Yeshayahu Rebbe Nachman of Breslev 0 Talkbacks for this article      Add Your Comment   Like What You Read? Help Breslev Israel spread the light of Rebbe Nachman across the globe, and be a partner in making a better world.