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Liska: Where Greatness Finds Its Home
Kerestir Rebbe Steiner Sajele studied and lived here
Rebbe Steiner Sajele kerestir studied in Liska in the house of Reb Hershele Friedmann, where he absorbed the greatest Torah knowledge and wisdom. This knowledge led him to his great journey in the service of the community.
The spiritual center of Hasidism
During the time of Reb Hershele Friedman, Liska (Olaszliszka) became the spiritual center of Hasidism - thousands came to meet Him.
Heritage of Moshe Teitelbaum /
Hershele's initial knowledge was acquired by Yismach Moshe, who was the Rebbe of Ujhely (Sátoraljaújhely). Teitelbaum nominated Hershele as his successor, whose wisdom travels the world every day.
Main distances
Kerestir - Bodrogkeresztúr - 10 mins
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Eahel - Ujhely - Sátoraljaújhely - 24 mins
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Kalev / Kaliv - Nagykálló - 55 mins
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Lizensk - Leżajsk (PL) - 260 mins
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Budapest Airport - 130 mins
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Mád: The late Baroque and Rococo-style synagogue in Mád has served the local Jewish community for over 150 years. Nearby on Táncsics Street is the restored former rabbi's house and yeshiva. Tokaj-Hegyalja's largest Jewish cemetery is located at the end of Magyar Street, housing notable rabbis' graves, including Schwartz Abraham and Winkler Mordechai.
Tarcal: Tarcal hosted Jewish families engaged in vineyard and wine trade since the mid-1700s. Their Baroque-style synagogue, built between 1790 and 1810 in the Copf architectural style, is privately owned and used for temporary exhibitions. The Tarcal Jewish cemetery on Keresztúri Road 25 holds significant graves, including that of the renowned rabbi Spira Jakab.
Tokaj: Tokaj is the namesake of the Tokaj-Hegyalja region, a picturesque town with a significant synagogue now functioning as a cultural and conference center. Adjacent to it, on József Attila Street 9, stands a smaller Jewish prayer house that once served as a synagogue for Tokaj's Hasidic Jewish community. Tokaj has two Jewish cemeteries: the old cemetery near the ruins of Tokaj Castle in Bodrog-zug, and the New Cemetery established along Bodrogkeresztúri Road in the late 1800s.
Sárospatak: Jewish settlers arrived in Sárospatak in the late 1700s, though the community dwindled after the Holocaust. A Holocaust memorial plaque is found on the building that once housed the mikveh (ritual bath). The synagogue on Rákóczi Street was converted into a store. The Jewish cemetery is situated on Arany János Street towards Bodrogolaszi.
Sátoraljaújhely: Sátoraljaújhely is a renowned Jewish pilgrimage site in the Tokaj-Hegyalja region. Pilgrims have visited for over a century and a half to pay respects at the ohel, a modern architectural structure housing the grave of the founder of Hungarian Hasidism, Rabbi Teitelbaum Moses. While several synagogues once stood here, most were demolished after World War II. The old cemetery with the grave of the Miracle Rabbi is on Pataki Street, and the new cemetery is located at Kazinczy Street 91.
Erdőbénye: Nestled in the embrace of the mountains, Erdőbénye is symbolically referred to as the heart of Tokaj-Hegyalja. Jewish settlers arrived here in the early 18th century, engaging mainly in vineyard and mill ownership. The former synagogue was destroyed, and today, a fenced Jewish cemetery remains as a reminder of the former Jewish population. Restoration of the former ritual bath commenced in 2018.
Abaújszántó: Abaújszántó, a part of the Tokaj-Hegyalja UNESCO World Heritage site, was settled by Jewish traders in 1765, coming from Austria, Czechia, and Moravia. They were under the protection of Duke Bretzenheim Charles. Although the Holocaust survivors attempted to revive the community in 1945, they were unsuccessful. The synagogue, used as a warehouse today, was built in 1896. The well-maintained Jewish cemetery is found on Dobó Street 20, with the graves of renowned rabbis Lőw Eleázár and Lipschitz Árje Lőb.
Tállya: Tállya lies on the border of Zemplén Mountains and Hernád Valley. Jewish wine merchants settled here in the 17th century. The Jewish population steadily grew, once having three synagogues. Many of these synagogues were transformed or demolished. The well-maintained Jewish cemetery on the side of Koldu Hill preserves the memory of Tállya's famous rabbis, Rosenbaum Gerson and his son Árje Léb.
Other places within a 1-hour drive:
Abaújalpár Jewish Cemetery, Abaújker Jewish Cemetery, Aggtelek Jewish Cemetery, Alacska Jewish Cemetery, Alsóregmec Jewish Cemetery, Alsóvadász Jewish Cemetery, Alsózsolca Jewish Cemetery, Arló Jewish Cemetery, Aszaló Jewish Cemetery, Baktakék Jewish Cemetery, Bánhorváti Jewish Cemeteries, Bánréve Jewish Cemeteries, Becskeháza Jewish Cemetery, Bekecs Jewish Cemeteries, Belsőbőcs Jewish Cemeteries, Berzék Jewish Cemeteries, Bodroghalom Jewish Cemetery, Bodrogkisfalud Jewish Cemeteries, Bódvalenke Jewish Cemetery, Bogács Jewish Cemetery, Bogács, Boldva, Borsodgeszt Jewish Cemeteries, Borsodnádasd Jewish Cemetery, Borsodszentgyörgy Jewish Cemeteries, Bózsva Jewish Cemeteries, Bükkaranyos Jewish Cemeteries, Bükkmogyoród Jewish Cemeteries, Bükkszék Jewish Cemetery, Bükkszék, Cigánd Jewish Cemetery, Csenyéte, Csernely Jewish Cemeteries, Csobád Jewish Cemeteries, Csokvaomány Jewish Cemetery, Csokvaomány, Dámóc Jewish Cemeteries, Dédestapolcsány Jewish Cemetery, Dédestapolcsány, Dubicsány Jewish Cemetery, Dubicsány, Egerlövő Jewish Cemetery, Egerlövő, Emőd Jewish Cemeteries, Erdőbenye Jewish Cemetery, Fáj Jewish Cemetery, Fancsal Jewish Cemetery, Felsőgagy Jewish Cemetery, Felsőkelecsény Jewish Cemetery, Felsőnyárád Jewish Cemetery, Felsőregmec Jewish Cemetery, Felsőzsolca Jewish Cemetery, Fügöd Jewish Cemetery, Füzérradvány Jewish Cemetery, Gadna Jewish Cemeteries, Gelej Jewish Cemetery, Girincs Jewish Cemeteries, Göncruszka Jewish Cemetery, Hangács Jewish Cemetery, Harsány Jewish Cemetery, Hegymeg Jewish Cemetery, Hejőbába Jewish Cemeteries, Hejőkeresztúr Jewish Cemeteries, Hejőszalonta Jewish Cemetery, Hernádbüd Jewish Cemetery, Hernádcéce Jewish Cemetery, Hernádszurdok Jewish Cemeteries, Hódoscsépány Jewish Cemeteries, Hollóháza Jewish Cemetery, Ináncs Jewish Cemeteries, Izsófalva Jewish Cemetery, Jákfalva Jewish Cemetery, Járdánháza Jewish Cemeteries, Jármi Jewish Cemeteries, Jósvafő Jewish Cemetery, Kács Jewish Cemetery, Kéked Jewish Cemetery, Kisgyőr Jewish Cemeteries, Kisrozvagy Jewish Cemetery, Kissikátor Jewish Cemetery, Kistokaj Jewish Cemeteries, Komjáti Jewish Cemetery, Köröm Jewish Cemetery, Kovácsvágás Jewish Cemetery, Krasznokvajda Jewish Cemetery, Lak Jewish Cemetery, Legyesbénye Jewish Cemetery, Lénárddaróc Jewish Cemetery, Litka Jewish Cemetery, Mályi Jewish Cemetery, Mályinka Jewish Cemetery, Martonyi Jewish Cemetery, Meszes Jewish Cemetery, Mezőzombor Jewish Cemetery, Mikóháza Jewish Cemetery, Miskolc-Hejőcsaba Jewish Cemetery, Múcsony 1 Jewish Cemetery, Múcsony 2 Jewish Cemetery, Nagycsécs Jewish Cemetery, Négyes Jewish Cemetery, Nemesbikk 1 Jewish Cemetery, Novajidrány Jewish Cemetery, Nyomár Jewish Cemetery, Ond Jewish Cemetery, Onga Jewish Cemetery, Ózd-uraj jewish cemetery, Pácin jewish cemetery, Pere jewish cemetery, Perkupa jewish cemetery, Prügy jewish cemetery, Putnok jewish cemetery, Rakaca jewish cemetery, Rakacaszend jewish cemetery, Révlányvár jewish cemetery, Rudabánya jewish cemetery, Rudabányácska jewish cemetery, Sajógalgóc jewish cemetery, Sajóhídvég jewish cemetery, Sajóivánka jewish cemetery, Sajókáza jewish cemetery, Sajókeresztúr jewish cemetery, Sajólád jewish cemetery, Sajómerzse jewish cemetery, Sajónémeti jewish cemetery, Sajópetri jewish cemetery, Sajószöged jewish cemetery, Sály 1-2 jewish cemetery, Selyeb jewish cemetery, Semjén jewish cemetery, Szakácsi jewish cemetery, Szalonna jewish cemetery, Szászfa jewish cemetery, Szegi jewish cemetery, Szendrő 1 jewish cemetery, Szendrő 1-2 jewish cemetery, Szendrő 2 jewish cemetery, Szendrőlád jewish cemetery, Szentistvánbaksa jewish cemetery, Szögliget jewish cemetery, Szomolya jewish cemetery, Szuhakálló jewish cemetery, Szuhogy jewish cemetery, Taktabáj jewish cemetery, Taktaharkány jewish cemetery, Taktakenéz jewish cemetery, Taktaszada jewish cemetery, Telkibánya jewish cemetery, Tibolddaróc jewish cemetery, Tiszabábolna izraelita temető, Tiszabábolna 1. jewish cemetery, Tiszabábolna 2. jewish cemetery, Tiszakarád jewish cemetery, Tiszakeszi jewish cemetery, Tiszaladány 1 jewish cemetery, Tiszaladány 2 izraelita temető, Tiszaluc jewish cemetery, Tiszapalkonya izraelita temető, Tolcsva jewish cemetery, Tomor jewish cemetery, Tornakápolna jewish cemetery, Vadna jewish cemetery, Vágáshuta jewish cemetery, Vámosújfalu jewish cemetery, Varbó jewish cemetery, Vatta jewish cemetery, Vilmány 1 jewish cemetery, Vilmány 2 jewish cemetery, Viszló jewish cemetery
Other places within a 2-hour drive:
Ajak Jewish Cemetery, Apagy Jewish Cemetery, Baktalórántháza Jewish Cemetery, Balsa Jewish Cemetery, Barabás Jewish Cemetery, Besenyőd Jewish Cemetery, Beszterec Jewish Cemetery, Botpalád Jewish Cemetery, Cégénydányád Jewish Cemetery, Csaholc Jewish Cemetery, Császló Jewish Cemetery, Csengersima-Nagygéc Jewish Cemetery, Döge Jewish Cemetery, Encsencs Jewish Cemetery, Eperjeske Jewish Cemetery, Érpatak Jewish Cemetery, Fábiánháza Jewish Cemetery, Fehérgyarmat Jewish Cemetery, Fényeslitke Jewish Cemetery, Fülesd Jewish Cemetery, Géberjén (Győrtelek-külterület) Jewish Cemetery, Gelénes Jewish Cemetery, Gergelyiugornya Jewish Cemetery, Gyügye Jewish Cemetery, Jánd Jewish Cemetery, Jánkmajtis Jewish Cemetery, Kállósemjén – 1 Jewish Cemetery, Kállósemjén – 2 Jewish Cemetery, Kántorjánosi Jewish Cemetery, Kék Jewish Cemetery, Kérsemjén Jewish Cemetery, Kisar Jewish Cemetery, Kisléta Jewish Cemetery, Kisnamény Jewish Cemetery, Kispalád Jewish Cemetery, Kisszekeres Jewish Cemetery, Kocsord Jewish Cemetery, Lónya Jewish Cemetery, Lövőpetri Jewish Cemetery, Magosliget Jewish Cemetery, Magy Jewish Cemetery, Mánd Jewish Cemetery, Mándok Jewish Cemetery, Máriapócs Jewish Cemetery, Méhtelek 1 Jewish Cemetery, Méhtelek 2 Jewish Cemetery, Milota Jewish Cemetery, Nábrád Jewish Cemetery, Nagydobos Jewish Cemetery, Nagyhódos Jewish Cemetery, Nagyszekeres Jewish Cemetery, Nagyvarsány Jewish Cemetery, Nyíregyháza 1-2 Jewish Cemeteries, Nyíregyháza 3 (Oros) Jewish Cemetery, Nyírlbéltek 1 Jewish Cemetery, Nyírlbéltek 2 Jewish Cemetery, Nyírlugos Jewish Cemetery, Nyírmeggyes Jewish Cemetery, Nyírmihálydi Jewish Cemetery, Nyírpazony 1-2 Jewish Cemeteries, Nyírtura Jewish Cemetery, Ököritófülpös Jewish Cemetery, Olcsva Jewish Cemetery, Ópályi Jewish Cemetery, Pátroha 1 Jewish Cemetery, Pátroha Jewish Cemetery, Pátroha 2 Jewish Cemetery, Pátyod Jewish Cemetery, Penészlek Jewish Cemeteries, Penyige Jewish Cemeteries, Piricse Jewish Cemeteries, Pócspetri Jewish Cemeteries, Rakamaz Jewish Cemetery, Rápolt Jewish Cemetery, Rétközberencs Jewish Cemetery, Rozsály Jewish Cemetery, Szabolcs Jewish Cemetery, Szabolcsbaka 1 Jewish Cemeteries, Szabolcsbaka 2 Jewish Cemeteries, Szabolcsveresmart Jewish Cemetery, Szakoly 1 Jewish Cemetery, Szakoly 2 Jewish Cemetery, Szamosbecs Jewish Cemeteries, Szamoskér 1-2 Jewish Cemeteries, Szamossályi Jewish Cemetery, Tákos 1-2 Jewish Cemeteries, Tákos 3 Jewish Cemeteries, Timár Jewish Cemetery, Tiszabecs Jewish Cemetery, Tiszacsécse Jewish Cemetery, Tiszadony Jewish Cemeteries, Tiszakóród Jewish Cemetery, Tiszalök 1 Jewish Cemetery, Tiszalök 2 Jewish Cemetery, Tiszavid Jewish Cemetery, Tivadar Jewish Cemetery, Túnyogmatolcs Jewish Cemeteries, Tyukod Jewish Cemeteries, Újfehértó (Ratzfert) Jewish Cemetery, Vámosoroszi Jewish Cemetery, Vasmegyer Jewish Cemetery
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Reb Hershele and Liska: Chronicles of Grandeur in Liska Jewish Heritage
In the 1600s, the first Jewish settlers appeared in various towns in the Hegyalja region, but they became more numerous in the mid-1700s. Towns like Erdőbénye, Erdőhorváti, Bodrogkisfalud, Mád, Olaszliszka, and Abaújszántó became their homes. Hasidic Jews from Galicia also arrived, drawing significant attention due to their way of life and distinct appearance in the local surroundings. Hasidism is a religious movement within Orthodox Judaism that emphasizes a more flexible approach to religious practice, promoting joyful and elevated prayer rather than mechanical routine.
Archival research reveals that these settlers quickly integrated into their new communities and gradually established institutions that served as the foundation for religious life. Initially engaged in local and itinerant trading, the Jewish settlers diversified into various crafts such as artisans, tailors, glassmakers, pharmacists, laborers, and eventually even contributed to the villages through medical practices. Over time, they were granted rights to engage in agriculture and viticulture, leading to the rapid growth of wine and brandy trade. The Tokaj-Hegyalja Jewish communities became renowned for their grape cultivation and winemaking, including the production of kosher wine.
By the early 1800s, communities with a substantial Jewish population required not only synagogues and prayer houses but also Jewish schools and yeshivas. These institutions often played both educational and cultural roles. This process accelerated in the latter half of the 1800s after the Compromise of 1867, which brought about the "complete equality of Israelites." This legal change, among others, boosted the Jewish communities' development.
Prominent communities were led by charismatic figures who were widely respected for their deep Torah knowledge and often revered almost as miracle workers by both local Jewish inhabitants and members of society at large, regardless of religious or ethnic background. These leaders not only had a strong grasp of religious matters but also possessed expertise in natural healing practices, often providing advice and assistance without expecting anything in return.
Liszka's golden era and worldwide recognition occurred during the time when the community chose its rabbis, led by families such as Horovitz, Klein, Veinmann, and Goldberger. This decision significantly shaped the fate and lifestyle of Liszka's Jewish population, etching the village's name in the hearts of Hasidic communities around the world.
The community leaders decided to appoint a worthy successor to Rabbi Teitelbaum Mózes (1759-1841), the leading proponent of Hasidism in Hungary, and their choice fell upon the young and learned Friedmann Hersel (1808-1874 / 5634. Av 14). This pious scholar brought the practices and lifestyle of his great master with him. He was so modest that he would not allow his weekly wage of one forint to be raised. His selflessness, ascetic lifestyle, pure character, boundless kindness, and wisdom quickly earned him a reputation. His powerful influence spread Hasidism so irresistibly that by the 1840s, Olaszliszka became the center of Hasidism in Hungary, and he became the spiritual leader of the country, turning Olaszliszka into a pilgrimage site.
Following Teitelbaum Moshe's death, he was recognized as the most worthy successor by Hasidic communities from regions bordering the country. This recognition not only influenced the Jewish community but also had a significant impact on the town's development. In the late 19th century, he built the community's synagogue, which could accommodate 500 worshippers. He chose not to allow a cornerstone to be placed in the synagogue's wall, symbolizing the destruction of the Jerusalem Temple. He also constructed his own house without a foundation, reminding everyone of the impermanence of earthly life. His grave remains a place of pilgrimage to this day. His disciple, the later Bodrogkeresztúr Rebbe, Steiner Sájele, held him in such high esteem that after his passing, he consistently took the pilgrims' notes (kvitlach) to the grave, which he visited at least once a month. He even signed his letters towards the end of his life as "the servant of the Olaszliszka Rabbi."
The Keresztúr Rebbe, Steiner Reb Sájele was born in 1851 in Zboró, this prodigious child experienced early loss, becoming half-orphaned at the age of three due to his father's passing. Although he had yet to perform any mitzvot, his mother took him to the Liszka Cádik, Friedmann Cvi Hirsch (1808–1874), who immediately recognized the radiance of Torah within his perpetually curious eyes. Before formally taking the boy under his wing, Reb Hersele initially sent him to the renowned yeshiva in Bűdszentmihály, where Rabbi Rottenberg Semajahu (?–1873) honed Sájele's intellect.
Favorite of the Liszka Cádik
After his time in Bűdszentmihály, Sájele became the complete ward of the Liszka Cádik. It's said that he was cherished to such an extent that he once playfully chided Reb Hersel: "This Sájele is everything to you!" Serving as the assistant to the Liszka Rebbe, Sájele tirelessly emulated his master's ways. Visitors to the rebbe would often bring him gifts or funds, which he would distribute among those in need.
On one occasion, a widow came to the Liszka Cádik seeking assistance in marrying off her daughter, requiring 300 forints. The sum, garnered from Reb Sájele's own donations, was handed over to the woman in the antechamber. When the door opened, the rebbe humorously remarked, "Yeshayahu, you're outpacing all my business dealings!"
The bond between the rebbe and his disciple was so profound that he desired Reb Sájele to be his successor. However, not everyone agreed with this decision, and some were against his staying...
Liszka: To Stay or to Go?
Uncertain about the right course of action, Reb Sájele sought the counsel of Hajim Halberstam (1793–1876), the Sanz Rebbe, who advised him to remain in Liszka and persevere steadfastly. Yet, this advice weighed on Sájele's conscience, as he had no intention of making enemies. Seeking reassurance, he journeyed to the Nadvorna Rebbe, Mordkhe Leifer (1824–1894), who told him, "The Sanz Rebbe is a great warrior, but you are a peaceful individual. Move to Keresztúr, and there carry out what you learned from your master!"
The "Hasidic Throne" Relocates to Bodrogkeresztúr
In accordance with his modest disposition, Reb Sájele chose to move to Bodrogkeresztúr in 1875, where he also found a wife. Following the passing of the Liszka miracle rabbi, his son-in-law, Friedlander Hajim (1835–1904), who had previously been the rabbi of Erdőbénye, ultimately became the "heir." However, the author of Tál Hájim (Bethlen, 1909) lived more seclusively, not actively receiving followers. Consequently, the figurative Hungarian "Hasidic throne," along with Reb Sájele, found a new abode in Keresztúr.
Cvi Herschele (Cevi Hirsch) (1808?–1874), the saintly Cádik of Liszka. Due to his asceticism, kindness, and wisdom, he became the country's first Cádik after Teitelbaum's passing, and his village, Olaszliszka, became the foremost pilgrimage site. Thousands of people flocked to Olaszliszka to see him and speak with him. Reb Herschele steadfastly adhered to his own poverty; he did not allow his meager one-forint weekly salary to be increased and distributed all donations among the needy. He even built a synagogue but left the cornerstone absent from the temple wall, reminiscent of the destruction of the Jerusalem Temple. He had his own house built without foundations, a reminder of the impermanence of earthly life. His grave remains a pilgrimage site to this day.
Upon the passing of Hershel Lisker in 1874, the responsibility of leadership was assumed by his son-in-law, Rav Chaim Friedlander (born in 1840 in Kisvárda), who was then the Rabbi of Erdőbénye. Since Hershel Lisker had no surviving son, Rav Chaim Friedlander, a descendant of prominent Torah luminaries from the 16th century such as the Maharsha, Rabbis Judah Loew ben Bezalel, David HaLevi Segal, Joel Sirkis, Isaiah Horowitz, and Naphtali Cohen, took on the role. He himself was known as a Torah scholar and an eloquent speaker with a melodious voice. Among his works were the Tal Chaim—a homiletical explanation of each parsha—and the Tal Chaim Uverocho, a glossary on the Talmud.
During this period, Hungary experienced a shift in its political climate coupled with worsening economic conditions. Nonetheless, the Rabbi and the community strove to maintain the social and religious services established by the first Lisker Rebbe, even amidst difficulties and hardships. Rav Chaim Friedlander's concerns extended beyond economic challenges; he was troubled by the new political atmosphere. A proclamation spread across the land, calling for the imprisonment and execution of all Jews and the confiscation of their property. In response, the Rebbe went to the synagogue and prayed, offering himself as a sacrifice to avert this dreadful decree.
The following week, as the Rabbi sat deep in thought at the dinner table, a piece of meat became lodged in his throat as he ate, causing him to choke. It was believed that through this act of sacrifice, the impending tragedy against the Jewish community had been averted. The Tal Chaim, as he was affectionately known, passed away in 1904.