LISKA SHOMERS

Liska Shomers

Liska Shomers

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Liska Shomers


Within the serene environment of Liska's Jewish cemetery, a man lays bare his emotions, immersing himself in prayer at the grave of the revered Hershel Lisker, Tzvi Hersh Friedman. Out of profound sincerity, he requests a divine miracle of love, hope, and healing to nurture and restore 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. In Liska Jewish Cemetery, the tomb of Rav Hershel Lisker, also known as Tzvi Hersh Friedman, stands as a portal to the Eternal, where prayers rise and unite in profound faith. 


The holy site draws thousands of visitors each day, who feel the enduring presence of Rebbe Tzvi Hersh Friedman’s spirit, offering comfort and guidance to those praying for 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.


In Orthodox Jewish communities, prayer centers on asking for divine blessings to protect childhood innocence and to bring relief to the sick. Serving as a sentinel of faith, the cemetery intertwines the enduring respect of centuries with the modern supplications of today's visitors. 


The Kerestir Rebbe, Yeshaya Steiner, appeared here from time to time to pray and ask for a blessing at the grave of his great 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. As the man's words resonate with sincerity in this holy moment, the prayer becomes a bridge connecting the past, present, and future, channeling the deepest aspirations of the community.

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