Tova Friedman

When Tova Friedman was only six years old, her mother whispered, “Remember,” as they walked hand-in-hand out of the gate of Auschwitz. Now, over eighty years later, Friedman is sharing what her remarkable experience as one of the youngest living survivors of the Holocaust taught her about intolerance, prejudice and humanity’s ability to overcome. Author of the instant New York Times bestseller, “The Daughter of Auschwitz: My Story of Resilience, Survival and Hope” (2022), Friedman remembers and speaks for the over six million Jewish people murdered by Nazis during the war. A captivating and powerful storyteller, she pays close attention to every audience when she speaks to create an experience unlike any other, delivering evocative and poignant talks that create a lasting and meaningful emotional connection to the facts of this terrible time period. She urges listeners to explore their own heritages, inviting them to reignite ties with family and community – a message that resonates with over half a million followers on TikTok, where Friedman’s videos now have over 9 million likes. An unparalleled speaker who bravely answers any question from curious audiences of all ages, her emotional first-hand account of growing up as both a survivor and a child of a survivor ensures that the voices of those lost to the Holocaust will echo for decades to come.