Crossing the Border

description of book From false accusations to the ultimate salvation – the dramatic story of the Ruzhiner Rebbe’s escape. In the spring of 5598 (1838), the holy Ruzhiner Rebbe zt”l was arrested due to false accusation, as per the orders of Czar Nicholas of Russia. Usually, prisoners who had been arrested by the command of Czar Nicholas didn’t survive the ordeal. The Ruzhiner Rebbe, however, escaped to freedom. How was the miraculous escape carried out? How did it involve Rav Meir’l of Premishlan, one of the greatest Tzaddikim of the generation? Who is General Biberkov? Is he an evil officer or a truly righteous gentile? And lastly, we meed Shimon, the wagon-driver. He was a pious young man who spiraled downward…but on the orders of Rav Meir of Premishlan, he merited playing a pivotal role in the Rebbe’s escape. How did it all fall into place? Read all about it in this fascinating comics book. The historical events were drawn from reliable and accurate sources, in addition to the legacy that’s been passed down in Chassidic courts throughout the generations. Read, enjoy, and most importantly – be inspired!