Heroes In Hiding

Two elderly shamashim have faithfully served their local shul for years. Yet every Chanukah, when they light the menorah, they are overcome with tears. Hidden behind their quiet lives is a painful secret they have kept buried for decades.

Their story takes us back to one of the darkest periods in Jewish history—the infamous Cantonist Decree.

Young Jewish boys were forcibly taken from their homes, separated from their families, and sent to faraway, unfriendly villages. There, their captors had one mission: to strip them of their Jewish identity and turn them into soldiers for the Tsar’s army, where they would endure years of harsh service.

Meet the “Little Friends”—who are certainly not so little anymore! Their story follows a group of young children who faced unimaginable challenges yet remained steadfast in their emunah. Through the darkest moments, they found the courage to support one another and keep their spirits alive.

Who are the “Little Friends”?

Why do the Chanukah candles bring tears to the shamashim’s eyes every year?

And what promise did the Little Friends make so many years ago?

Enter a world filled with courage, drama, and unwavering emunah. Heroes in Hiding is a gripping, action-packed comic that highlights the powerful connection between the Jewish neshamah and Hashem.

The past holds a secret waiting to be revealed. Are you ready to discover what they endured?