Tens of thousands of Hasidic Jews flood tiny Hungarian town for ‘miracle rabbi’ pilgrimage
“They should go back to where they came from. I do not care that they used to live here,” one local woman said.
Portrait of Rabbi Yeshaya Steiner of Kerestir (1851–1925), produced during his lifetime. His followers believe that Reb Shayele’s image protects against misfortune. (kestenbaum.net)(photo credit: KESTENBAUM & COMPANY)
