Ashley Bartov

A Dairy, a Vessel, a Drawing: Disney Drawings in Yad Vashem's Collections

During the Holocaust's darkest hours, Jews clung to nostalgic memories as their last refuge of humanity. Amidst the unimaginable horror, they retreated into mental sanctuaries of pre-war life—simple moments like buying groceries or enjoying entertainment without fear. These brief escapes were often shattered by the brutal reality in which they existed. Pre-war, cinema was a shared experience that transcended geographic and social boundaries. Disney's first animated blockbuster film, "Snow... Continue reading