This paper analyse the friendship and correspondence between two remarkable Jewish writers: Chava Rosenfarb (1923-2011), a Yiddish writer from Montreal, and Zenia Larsson (1922–2007), a Swedish writer, both originating from Lodz, Poland, who communicated in the Polish language. 

Despite their shared pre-World War II experiences, encompassing their upbringing in Lodz, attendance at Polish schools, survival in the Ghetto, and enduring the horrors of Auschwitz, my study places a critical lens on the distinctions in the positions of these two women writers within dissimilar national, cultural, and social contexts.

My investigation commences by sketching a broader landscape, highlighting the works of Jewish women writers who grapple with the complex question of what it means to be a Jewish/Yiddish woman writer in the aftermath of the Holocaust. Beyond Chava Rosenfarb, I draw insights from the writings of Blume Lempel and Irena Klepfisz. In addition, I leverage biographical documentaries about Chava Rosenfarb and explore her presence on social media, particularly the various multi-visual interpretations of her poetry.

The crux of my analysis centers on a meticulous examination of the correspondence between Chava and Zenia, spanning from the late 1940s to the 1990s. I concentrate on several key dimensions: 

(1) The Distinct Position of Yiddish Women Writers: I probe into the unique standing of Yiddish women writers and how it shaped their literary voices and cultural identities.

(2) Attitudes Toward Feminism: a study dissects the attitudes of Chava and Zenia toward feminism, elucidating how these two writers grappled with gender roles and women's liberation in their works and personal lives.

(3) Connection to the Feminist Genealogy: I investigate how Chava and Zenia situated themselves within the genealogy of women writers, exploring their contributions to the broader feminist literary tradition.

Ultimately, my presentation seeks to provide a nuanced understanding of the positions held by Zenia and Chava as women writers and their evolving perspectives on the role of Yiddish women writers in the post-World War II landscape. Through their correspondence, I gain insights into the intersections of gender, culture, and identity in a transnational and crosslinguistic friendship that resonates with the enduring legacy of Jewish literature in the aftermath of the Holocaust.