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.

This cemetery in Liska serves as a unique sanctuary for upholding cherished traditions and steadfast faith. The holy grave of Rabbi Tzvi Hirsch Friedman, or as the community calls him: "Hershel Lisker", the first home of Hasidism in Europe, is located here. The first Lisker Rebbe, renowned for his profound humility despite his renowned poverty, lived a life devoted to teachings, charity, and miraculous aid. His name is linked with numerous miraculous events: the sick came to him for healing, and many prospered through his blessings. The life of the wonderful rebbe had a great impact on the present of the Orthodox Jewish communities of that time. Every year, tens of thousands of pilgrims journey to honor the rebbe, particularly during the yahrzeit on the 14th of Av.

The activities of the Liska Hasidic dynasty and Rabbi Tzvi Hersh Friedman contributed to the spread of Hasidism in Hungary and worldwide. The Kerestir Rebbe, Yeshaya Steiner—known as Reb Shaya'la of Kerestir—often signed his writings: "Yeshaya, son of R. Moshe, who was a disciple of the righteous Rebbe of Liska."

Across many places, the Lisker Rebbe was celebrated for his exceptional skills in healing. Many people from other countries also migrated to the village of Liska and asked him to heal them. In the community, it was widely believed that the rabbi's blessings and prayers had the power to heal both physical and mental ailments. Even after his passing, many pilgrims visiting his grave reported experiencing his spiritual presence.

The caretakers of the Liska Jewish cemetery performed a duty that not only preserves the graves but also upholds respect and remembrance for historical heritage. Each grave was marked by a candle, its flame bowing respectfully to the spirits of those who once called this small village home. The flames of the candles are regarded as a conduit between the past and the present, their glow reflecting the depths of remembrance.

The flame of candles holds profound symbolic significance in the Jewish faith. The flames do not merely cast light, but also open a gate to all that is Eternal. 

As the Book says: "Man's soul is the Lord's lamp, which searches out all the innermost parts." Proverbs 20:27