Segulah for Travel
Rejoicing with the bride and groom leaving the chuppah
לשמח חתן וכלה ביציאתם מן החופה
A practice reported by Rabbi Nachman of Breslov in Sefer HaMiddot.
- Travel
What to do
- 1Rejoice yourself in the joy of the groom and bride as they come out of the chuppah.Step source: Sefer HaMiddot, Traveling, Part I 2 — segment 1
What the source does not specify
- The source does not specify the exact method for carrying out this indication.
- The source specifies no formula to recite and no other method.
- The source does not specify who performs the practice.
What for?
The source states that one who does this is not harmed on the road.
When? Conditions stated by the source
- When the bride and groom come out of the chuppah.
Source text
Original canonical text
ב. וּמִי שֶׁמְּשַׂמֵּחַ אֶת עַצְמוֹ בְּשִׂמְחַת חָתָן וְכַלָּה, כְּשֶׁיוֹצְאִין מִן הַחֻפָּה, אֵינוֹ נִזּוֹק בַּדֶּרֶךְ.
Understanding this segulah
Source verified on 2026-09-23
This entry of Sefer HaMiddot states that one who rejoices in the joy of the groom and bride as they come out of the chuppah is not harmed on the road. The passage does not specify how to rejoice or any formula. The source states this effect; THORA FREE reports it faithfully but does not guarantee it.
Documentary provenance
- Author :
- Rabbi Na‘hman de Breslev
- Work :
- Sefer HaMiddot
- Exact reference :
- Sefer HaMiddot, Traveling, Part I 2
- Tradition :
- ‘Hassidout Breslev
- Edition :
- Sefer HaMidot -- rabenubook
- Text licence :
- Public Domain
Source verified on 2026-09-23
A segulah is not a guarantee of any outcome, nor medical, legal or financial advice. In case of illness, see a doctor; for a practical question, ask a Rav.