Liska’s Contribution to Jewish Spirituality From the 1800s, Liska became a vibrant center of Jewish cultural and spiritual life. Tzvi Hirsh Liska, or Hershele Lisker, draws thousands annually who seek to honor his memory. Liska boasts over 500 Jewish sites, with cemeteries and synagogues th

Hershele of Ostropol: The Clever Prankster Who Captured Jewish Hearts   Known as Hershele of Ostropol, Hershele Lisker became a cherished Jewish folk figure, famous for his clever pranks and sharp humor that left a lasting mark on Eastern European Jewish storytelling. His stories are w

Olaszliszka Jewish Cemetery Located in Olaszliszka, Hungary, the Olaszliszka Jewish Cemetery is a prominent historical and cultural landmark. This cemetery represents an important part of the local Jewish community’s past, which had a notable presence in the village from the 19th century un

Special moments from one of the holiest places in the world, the town of Liska, where the deep and blessing-filled prayers recited at the grave of the great tzadik, Rebbe Hershele Lisker zt"l (??? ??????? ?????? ????), resonate.   In this prayer, requests are made for the healing of th

Olaszliszka, or Liska, as the local Jewish community calls it, is a magical hideaway in Hungary, where tens of thousands of Orthodox Jewish peoples come every year.   As a place of deep-rooted traditions and steadfast faith, Liska Jewish Cemetery is truly one of a kind. The holy burial