Limited Edition Print of Holocaust Survivor Elsa Ross

Limited Edition Print of Holocaust Survivor Elsa Ross – Supporting the Facing Survival Exhibition

Own a piece of history with this exclusive limited edition print featuring Elsa Ross, a Holocaust survivor whose resilience and story are central to the Facing Survival exhibition. This powerful portrait, created by acclaimed artist David Kassan, captures Elsa's strength, courage, and unwavering spirit, offering a glimpse into her incredible journey of survival and hope.

Limited to 100 signed prints
5 x 7 in
High-quality archival paper, ensuring vibrant colors and lasting quality
Each print is hand-signed by the artist, David Kassan

**About Elsa Ross**
My name is Elsa Ross, born Elsa Szpidbaum on November 2, 1936, in Warsaw, Poland. My grandfather on my father’s side was a rabbi turned businessman with a candy factory. My father manufactured candy wrappers, and I remember playing with them.

We lived on Panska Street, and I have faint memories of hiding under furs near my grandfather’s factory. In the ghetto, quarters were cramped, and I was told not to make noise. I remember my mother crying at a sewing machine and voices urging me to run at night toward a truck. When I was separated from my parents, I was told never to reveal I was Jewish.

I was taken to an apartment where I learned Catholic prayers and then moved to an orphanage outside Warsaw. I recall a large sleeping room and being told to run faster during air raids. A friend of my mother visited every Sunday. I cherished these visits and the taste of bread dipped in cod liver oil. I adopted a Catholic identity as Elzunia Zalewska, which has impacted my entire life.

After the war, my aunt came for me; I initially thought she was my mother. She took me to Krakow, where I experienced freedom for the first time. Later, my father’s twin sister, Anna, took me away, saying, “Your son survived; my son didn’t, so I’m going to take her.” We left Poland. I’ve never been one to ask questions, and perhaps this began early in my life.

**About the Artist:**
David Kassan is an award-winning artist known for his deeply emotive and realistic portraits. His work often focuses on capturing the human spirit and telling the stories of individuals through his art.

**Support the Facing Survival Exhibition:**
Proceeds from the sale of this print will directly support the Facing Survival exhibition, helping to preserve and share the stories of Holocaust survivors like Ben Lesser. Your purchase not only honors Ben’s legacy but also supports the vital mission of educating future generations about the Holocaust.