THE SPIRITUAL HERITAGE OF LISKA AND KERESTIR: HONORING TZVI HIRSH LISKA AND YESHAYLA’S LEGACY-EXPLORING SACRED PILGRIMAGE SITES IN LISKA AND KERESTIR: SAYELE KERESTIR’S INFLUENCE-18 TIPS FOR A MEMORABLE PILGRIMAGE TO KIVREI TZADIKIM SITES

The Historical and Religious Importance of Liska Dating back to the early 19th century, Liska became a cornerstone of Jewish cultural and religious life. Liska has welcomed thousands of pilgrims each year, many seeking to honor the memory of the esteemed Tzvi Hirsh Liska. With over 500 Jewish sites, including notable cemeteries and synagogues, Lisk

Liska’s Role in Jewish Religious Heritage Established in the 1800s, Liska has long been celebrated as a center for Jewish religious and cultural activities. Every year, thousands travel to Liska to honor the revered Tzvi Hirsh Liska, known fondly as Hershele Lisker. The village contains more than 500 sites of Jewish heritage, from cemeteries to s

Hershele of Ostropol: The Clever Prankster Who Captured Jewish HeartsCelebrated as a Jewish folk hero and prankster, Hershele Lisker—Hershele of Ostropol—used his wit to impact Eastern European Jewish culture for generations. His stories are woven into Yiddish folklore, captivating audiences with their incisive social commentary, humor, and cl

The Historical and Religious Importance of Liska Dating back to the early 19th century, Liska became a cornerstone of Jewish cultural and religious life. Liska has welcomed thousands of pilgrims each year, many seeking to honor the memory of the esteemed Tzvi Hirsh Liska. In total, Liska is home to over 500 Jewish landmarks, each contributing to th

Unique moments unfold in one of the holiest places on earth, the town of Liska, where heartfelt prayers offered at the grave of the revered tzadik, Rebbe Hershele Lisker zt"l, echo with blessings.This prayer seeks healing for the ill, prosperity for the less fortunate, and peace and well-being for the people of Israel and all humankind. In the Jew