Tova Friedman

Tova Friedman

Keynote Speaker: Holocaust Survivor, Therapist, NYT Bestselling Author & Author of "The Daughter of Auschwitz"

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Tova Friedman Biography

Tova Friedman was born on September 7th, 1938 in Gdynia, Poland, a suburb of Danzig. Her family came from Tomaszow Mazowiecki, a small town near Lodz, Poland, and returned there as soon as the war broke out. Friedman is among the youngest people to survive the Nazi Holocaust, and one of the few Jewish children to have lived through the ordeals of Auschwitz, where she was sent during the war. She was one of 5,000 Jewish children living in Tomaszow Mazowiecki before World War II, and at the end of the war, one of only five children from that town that survived. More than 150 members of Friedman’s family were murdered.

After spending several years in a German sanatorium for tuberculosis and DP camps, Friedman and her parents arrived in the USA when she was 12 years old. They lived in Brooklyn where she met and married her husband of 60 years, Maier Friedman (recently deceased). She received her Bachelors of Arts degree in psychology from Brooklyn College and a Master of Arts in Black literature from City College of New York. Together they immigrated to Israel and lived there for over ten years where she taught at the Hebrew University on Mount Scopus in Jerusalem. After returning to the US, she earned her Master of Arts in social work from Rutgers University and served as the Director of the Jewish Family Service of Somerset and Warren Counties for over 20 years.

Friedman currently works as a therapist and is also an author and an academic. Her memoir, "The Daughter of Auschwitz: My Story of Resilience, Survival and Hope" was published in 2022, adding to her legacy as a public figure. In recognition of her contribution, she was honored by the Jewish women's organization L'Dor V'Dor in 2016. Friedman continues to share her story with students and audiences at public and private schools, at colleges and places of worship, and all over the country.

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Tova Friedman Videos

'God owes us an explanation' - Holocaust survivor Tova Friedman
How I Survived Auschwitz's Gas Chamber - Tova Friedman, Holocaust Survivor
International Holocaust Remembrance Day - Tova Friedman

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What topics does Tova Friedman speak about?

Tova Friedman is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Jewish Heritage, Diversity & Inclusion, Authors, Overcoming Adversity, Faith & Religion and Influential Women.

Where does Tova Friedman travel from?

Tova Friedman generally travels from New Jersey, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Tova Friedman?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Tova Friedman for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Tova Friedman for your next private or corporate function.

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Tova Friedman is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Jewish Heritage, Diversity & Inclusion and Authors. The estimated speaking fee range to book Tova Friedman for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Tova Friedman generally travels from New Jersey, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Erin Gruwell, Jeannie Opdyke Smith and Jessica Yellin. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Tova Friedman for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 20/03/2025.

Tova Friedman Videos

'God owes us an explanation' - Holocaust survivor Tova Friedman
How I Survived Auschwitz's Gas Chamber - Tova Friedman, Holocaust Survivor
International Holocaust Remembrance Day - Tova Friedman
  • How do I book Tova Friedman to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Tova Friedman for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Tova Friedman, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Tova Friedman or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Tova Friedman for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Tova Friedman, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Tova Friedman, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Tova Friedman speak about?

    Tova Friedman is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Jewish Heritage, Diversity & Inclusion, Authors, Overcoming Adversity, Faith & Religion and Influential Women.
  • Where does Tova Friedman travel from?

    Tova Friedman generally travels from New Jersey, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Tova Friedman?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Tova Friedman for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Tova Friedman for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Tova Friedman or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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