Yad Vashem: A Childhood Ensnared in Tears

Chava Wolf is a Holocaust survivor whose paintings and poetry can be used to study the difficult subject of the Holocaust. Students will analyze her art and gain an understanding of art related concepts as well as her experience surviving the Holocaust. Students will be given the opportunity to create their own art. Included are examples of her artwork, background information on her life, suggested materials, tips for teaching, examples of her poetry, and other quotes from children during the Holocaust.