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. Out of profound sincerity, he requests a divine miracle of love, hope, and healing to nurture and restore 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 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.
Thousands of believers visit this holy place today, feeling that the spirit of Rebbe Tzvi Hersh Friedman is still present, embracing those who pray for the holy 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.
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 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.
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