Joy in Our Land and Gladness in Our City

And so, the righteous shall see and rejoice...

Tremendous joy erupted in the hearts of Breslov Chassidim around the world upon hearing the news that after 3 years of exile, our Teacher, the Gaon and Tzaddik, Rabbi Eliezer Berland shlit"a, will arrive in Uman this year.

Below is the song of yearning for Uman that Rabbi Berland shlit"a composed decades ago. Tomorrow, what is written in it will be fulfilled – "From Jerusalem straight to Uman we land, and immediately prostrate upon the Tziyun (grave marker)," followed by a photo gallery.

Moving: The Tzaddik sings with Anash (members of our community) – "You brought us this far, bring us to Uman."

Without passports and travel documents, only singing and dancing – Without debts and loans, only prayers and requests.

Without visas and permits, only songs and jubilation – Without shopping and purchases, because every second counts.

With babies and children, believe there will be miracles – Without eating and drinking, only prayer and immersion.

Without sleep and slumber, only upon his holy Tziyun – Without cameras and photography, only will and yearning.

Without lotteries and restrictions, just everyone gathered together – We will establish yeshivas and hotels, surrounding our holy Rebbe.

On Rosh Hashanah we are all present, in the sanctuary of thousands upon thousands – All the buildings belonging to the Kloyz (synagogue), are released in honor of Rosh Hashanah.

This year we pray in the Kloyz, and in this merit we will be saved with an eternal salvation – From Jerusalem to Uman we land straight away, and immediately prostrate upon the Tziyun.

Through singing and dancing, we create new heavens and earth – By prostrating on the graves of tzaddikim, we hasten the building of the Eternal House (the Temple).

Through his holy Tziyun, the Holy of Holies, governments of tzaddikim shall arise – Through the Light of Lights and the first three [Sefiros], our eyes shall behold wonders.

Our holy Rebbe, Holy of Holies, reveals new insights at every moment and instant – Rebbe Nachman, for all eternity, will bring us Mashiach ben David.

In the merit of our holy Rebbe, the inclusion of all Tzaddikim, we will merit the Giving of the Torah with thunder and lightning – A bright light is in the heavens, it will save all the highest heavens.

Through the love of all the friends, we will merit the blessing of eternal radiance – Through the love of all the Tzaddikim, we will merit the influence of all mercies.

Through the intellect that encompasses all intellects, we will merit the salvation of all worlds.

Through the intellect that encompasses the Even Shetiya (Foundation Stone), we will merit complete Geulah (Redemption) – On Rosh Hashanah, the Even Shetiya includes all of creation.

Through Rosh Hashanah, the Light of Lights, we will merit the light of pure radiance – Without missiles and masks, only Psalms and tractates [of Talmud].

Without wars and sirens, only to break the hearts – Without shelters and sealed rooms, only to break open sealed hearts.

Without atomic and nuclear war, only to believe in the True Tzaddik – By guarding our eyes on the roads, we will merit the Surrounding Lights (Oros Makifim).

Without obstacles and confusion, only on eagles' wings – You brought us this far, bring us to Uman.