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'Here lived Chava Rosenfarb' : A Profile of the Canadian Yiddish writer

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Legacy of Chava Rosenfarb

This chapter reflects on the life and enduring impact of Chava Rosenfarb, a Canadian Yiddish writer from Łódź, focusing on her Holocaust experiences and the challenges of translating her work. It explores the complex relationship between Rosenfarb and her daughter Goldie, highlighting the struggles over memory and representation in literature. Additionally, the chapter discusses the recent recognition of Rosenfarb's contributions in Poland and the cultural significance of her narratives in shaping Polish-Jewish identity.

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