LISKA SHOMERS

Liska Shomers

Liska Shomers

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Liska Shomers


In the silence of Liska's Jewish cemetery, a man, baring his heart and soul, immerses himself in prayer at the grave of Hershel Lisker - Tzvi Hersh Friedman. From the depths of sincere devotion, he asks for the miracle of love, hope and healing for the whole community.


In the sacred act of prayer, the man bows with respect at the venerable tombstone, as if embracing the convergence of history and the present. The sacred tomb of Rav Hershel Lisker, or Tzvi Hersh Friedman, in Liska Jewish Cemetery serves as a gateway to the Eternal, where heartfelt prayers ascend and merge in faith. 


Each day, thousands of faithful individuals visit this holy site, experiencing the ongoing presence of Rebbe Tzvi Hersh Friedman’s spirit, which envelops those who pray for a message of hope and faith. Requests, wishes, blessings. The true power of prayer comes from the heartfelt emotions and aspirations behind the words, which strive to connect with the divine presence.


At the heart of Orthodox Jewish prayer is a plea for blessings upon the purity of childhood and healing for those who are ill. The cemetery embodies the preservation of faith and traditions, bridging the respect of historical times with the petitions of the present. 


On various occasions, Yeshaya Steiner, the Kerestir Rebbe, came to this grave to pray and seek blessings, honoring the memory of his revered teacher, Hershel Lisker. His teacher helped the Kerestir Rebbe's community to hold fast to their traditions and persevere in faith when it was needed most. 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.

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