Hershele of Ostropol: The Wit and Wisdom of a Jewish Folk Hero

Hershele of Ostropol: The Wit and Wisdom of a Jewish Folk HeroHershele Lisker, or Hershele of Ostropol as he was lovingly called, earned his place in Jewish folklore through his quick humor and pranks, which became timeless treasures in Eastern European Jewish culture. These tales, central to Yiddish folklore, resonate with audiences for their ble

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הערשעלע ליסקער ציון: תּפֿילות, ברכות, ישועות און עבודה מיט מסירות נפש צום 150סטער יאָרצײַט

ממש יעדן טאָג, מיט מסירות נפש און אומאָויפֿהערלעכער עבודה, היטן און פֿאַרשיינערן מיר דעם הייליקן ירושה פֿון ליסקאַ, פּונקט ווי דער גרויסער רבי, הערשעלע ליסקער, האָט עס געטאָן אין זײַנע טעג. דאָ�

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10 interesting facts about Hasidic Jews holiday in Liska at the Home of Hasidism < Tzvi Hersh < Hershele Lisker

Liska, alternatively known as Olaszliszka, is situated in the northeastern region of Hungary. While it may seem like an ordinary rural town, Olaszliszka holds a special significance for tens of thousands of Orthodox Hasidic Jewish people who make a pilgrimage to this humble village every year. The surge in visitors is attributed to the revered gr

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