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.

In the solemnity of his prayer, the man bows respectfully before the ancient tombstone, symbolically bridging the gap between the past and the present. As a focal point in Liska Jewish Cemetery, the tomb of Rav Hershel Lisker—Tzvi Hersh Friedman—serves as a conduit to the Eternal, where earnest prayers rise and connect in unwavering 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. Words in prayer are not just sounds, but emotions and desires that come from the heart and reach Him.

Orthodox Jewish communities focus their prayers on seeking blessings for the innocence of children and for those enduring illness. As a custodian of faith and heritage, the cemetery merges the reverence of past centuries with the heartfelt requests of today. 

The Kerestir Rebbe, Yeshaya Steiner, frequently visited this hallowed site to offer his prayers and request blessings at the resting place of his distinguished teacher, Hershel Lisker. His teacher's influence was pivotal in sustaining the Kerestir Rebbe's community’s adherence to their traditions and faith, especially during the most critical moments. In this sacred moment, where the heart resonates in the man's words, the prayer is a deep connection between the past, present and future, carrying the deepest hopes and desires of the community.