

'Here lived Chava Rosenfarb' : A Profile of the Canadian Yiddish writer
Feb 5, 2025
Chava Rosenfarb, a Holocaust survivor and celebrated Canadian Yiddish writer, shares her poignant journey from the Łódź ghetto to literary acclaim. Her novel 'The Tree of Life' serves as a reflection of her complex experiences. In this conversation, her husband Henry Morgenthaler offers a contrasting perspective on memory and trauma. Together, they discuss the struggles of translating her work, the recent recognition of her contributions, and the challenging balance between survival, love, and the representation of their shared past.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Legacy of Chava Rosenfarb
03:07 • 19min
A Survivor's Tale of Disbelief and Despair
22:26 • 4min
The Life and Legacy of Hava Rosenfarb in Yiddish Literature
26:22 • 3min
Survival, Memory, and Love Amidst Adversity
29:35 • 20min
A Journey from Tragedy to Triumph in Yiddish Literature
49:29 • 6min