Liska Shomers

Liska Shomers

In the quiet of Liska's Jewish cemetery, a man pours out his heart and soul in prayer at the grave of Hershel Lisker, also known as Tzvi Hersh Friedman. With heartfelt earnestness, he implores for a miracle of love, hope, and healing to embrace and uplift the whole community.

With a dignified bow in front of the old tombstone, the man appears to honor the intersection of history and the present moment. The revered resting place of Rav Hershel Lisker, or Tzvi Hersh Friedman, in Liska Jewish Cemetery acts as a gateway to the Eternal, where devout prayers reach and intertwine in faith. 

The sacred tomb attracts thousands of pilgrims, who perceive the lingering spirit of Rebbe Tzvi Hersh Friedman, embracing their prayers and offering a divine message of hope and faith. Requests, wishes, blessings. The essence of prayer lies not in the spoken words alone, but in the emotions and desires from the heart that seek to connect with the divine.

The core of Orthodox Jewish prayers often includes fervent requests for blessings that safeguard the innocence of children and provide healing for those suffering from illness. The cemetery itself is the guardian of faith and traditions, where the respect of the centuries and today's requests are united. 

The Kerestir Rebbe, Yeshaya Steiner, would periodically visit this site to pray and seek blessings at the grave of his esteemed teacher, Hershel Lisker. His teacher played a crucial role in helping the Kerestir Rebbe's community maintain their traditions and remain steadfast in their faith during the most challenging times. In this sacred moment, where the man's heartfelt words echo deeply, the prayer forms a profound link between the past, present, and future, embodying the community's most earnest hopes and desires.