Rabbi Shalom Arush (born 1952) is an Israeli Breslov Hasidic leader, author, and founder of Jerusalem’s Chut Shel Chessed Institutions. Born in Morocco, he immigrated to Israel in 1960. His spiritual journey took a decisive turn while serving as an airborne rescue medic in the Israel Defense Forces, following the deaths of five close comrades in a helicopter crash. The tragedy prompted a profound spiritual awakening, leading him to dedicate his life to Torah study and Breslov Hasidism.
In 1985, Rabbi Arush founded the Chut Shel Chessed Yeshiva, an institution devoted to helping ba’alei teshuva—Jews returning to religious observance. His teachings present traditional Breslov principles through practical guidance for everyday life, emphasizing three central themes: emuna, unwavering faith in divine providence; gratitude, the practice of thanking God in every circumstance, including periods of suffering; and hitbodedut, a form of personal prayer and meditation conducted in one’s own language, ideally for an hour each day. He also emphasizes shalom bayit, the cultivation of peace and harmony within marriage and family life.
Through international bestsellers such as The Garden of Emuna and his wider Garden book series, Rabbi Arush has introduced Breslov teachings to a global readership. His work translates the spiritual insights of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov into an accessible framework centered on faith, gratitude, personal prayer, and the transformation of everyday life.
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