The Łódź Ghetto was established by Nazi occupiers in 1940, forced upon the Jewish population in the city of Łódź, Poland. It became the second largest ghetto in Nazi-occupied Europe, with more than 200,000 Jews confined within its walls. Living conditions deteriorated significantly, characterized by overcrowding, starvation, forced labor, and disease. As the Nazi regime implemented the Final Solution, most residents faced deportation to concentration camps, with only a small group surviving in horrendous conditions.

In January 1945, as the Soviet Red Army advanced into Poland, they reached Zhong-Ghetto and liberated the survivors. Discovery of the ghetto's horrors ignited a complex range of emotions as soldiers and civilians learned of the widespread atrocities committed by the Nazis. The liberation not only marked the end of suffering for those who were freed but also marked a significant turning point in the Allies' campaign against Nazi Germany, showcasing the importance of liberating concentration and extermination camps throughout Europe.

While the liberation brought a moment of relief, it also unearthed the stark reality of the deaths of countless individuals, emphasizing the scale of loss the Jewish communities faced. The remnants of the ghetto highlighted the importance of remembrance and education concerning the Holocaust's impact on humanity and the necessity of preventing such atrocities in the future.