In a new graphic novel aimed at kids battling the disease, Beachwood art therapist Shira Frimer turns her husband into a superhero.
(Times of Israel – *non-frum publication)
Comics and kabbalah collide with cancer in a new graphic novel that pits Jewish mysticism against the disease.
Whirling from a children’s cancer ward to a world that is “nistar” — Hebrew for hidden — the 100-page fantasy follows Dr. Jacob Barak as he challenges dark forces and searches for a lost, mystical stone with miraculous healing powers.
Shira Frimer, an art therapist from Beachwood, Ohio, drew on Jewish legend and mysticism to write the page-turner — and on her own, very personal encounter with the disease.
Shalom America says
Shira was a guest on this past Sunday’s edition of “Phil Fink’s Shalom America” and on “Shalom America Worldwide” on Radio-J.com. To hear the interview, visit the Radio-J page on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/radio-j-com
Irene Marocco says
It is really gratifying to witness the strong support for Shira’s important work. I give thanks to Hashem that my daughter was able to turn her excruciating experiences into a remarkable resource for strengthening and healing.
Shira Frimer says
I appreciate the publicity for my new graphic novel NISTAR! It is truly a healing experience for me and my children to watch this project reach more and more people.
Thank You!
Shira Frimer says
Only 48 hours left to contribute to this project:
http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/superhero-for-kids-with-cancer/x/1700531
To pre-order the book please go to:
nistar.bermanshul.org
Irene Marocco says
With great excitement, gratitude to Hashem, and to her many supporters, Shira has reached her goal for her project and will be distributing 5,000 copies of her super hero graphic novel, Nistar, to children battling cancer. ..an accomplishment that will hopefully bring strength and refuah to many. Behatzlacha Rabah!