Chava Rosenfarb was a notable Polish-born Canadian writer, born on May 2, 1923, in Lodz, Poland. She is best known for her contributions to Yiddish literature, particularly her novels and short stories that explore themes of Jewish identity, history, and the Holocaust. Rosenfarb immigrated to Canada after World War II, where she continued to write and became a prominent figure in the Yiddish literary community. Her works, including the acclaimed novel The Tree of Life, reflect her experiences and the complexities of Jewish life in the 20th century. She passed away on February 21, 2011.