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. From the depths of his sincere devotion, he prays for the miracle of love, hope, and healing to be bestowed upon the entire 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. 

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 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.

Orthodox Jewish communities are at the center of the prayer, asking for a blessing on childhood innocence and those suffering from illness. As a custodian of faith and heritage, the cemetery merges the reverence of past centuries with the heartfelt requests of today. 

From time to time, the Kerestir Rebbe, Yeshaya Steiner, would come to this sacred place to pray and seek divine blessings at the grave of his great teacher, Hershel Lisker. The Kerestir Rebbe's community benefited greatly from his teacher's support, which helped them preserve their traditions and endure in their faith when faced with adversity. During this sacred moment, the man's resonant words create a deep connection across time, with the prayer carrying the community's most profound hopes and aspirations into the past, present, and future.