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Inspire The Next Generation. Engage students through humanizing history, sparking critical thinking, and inspiring all to recognize and confront hate in all forms.

Bring History to Life

Living Links speakers complement educators’ curriculum. We are uniquely positioned to connect with listeners of all ages and engage them with history through storytelling. We visit classrooms and communities, in-person and virtually, to share our family’s survival stories and bring history to life.

Speakers are available nationwide.

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A Free Resource

Hearing from a descendant of a Holocaust survivor will be a life-changing experience for your students. Our speakers are uniquely positioned to share this history and keep the lessons relevant for today.

Our Speakers Inspire Students

Each story is a testament to the power of hope and the will to live. Through these stories, we foster empathy, sharpen critical thinking, and keep history accurate and relevant. History stops being just a chapter in a textbook and becomes about real human connection. Our speakers bridge the gap between past and present, inspiring students to recognize and stand up against hate in all forms.

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The Story Arc

While every story is unique, they all follow a similar story arc.

Life Before WWII

Speakers will share vignettes of their grandparents’ lives before World War II and some may come with audiovisuals, including maps, historical photos and family pictures.

The Rise of Antisemitism and the Start of WWII

Speakers may discuss moments when their grandparents noticed antisemitism, including prejudice, violence, injustice, and rights removal.

The Holocaust 

A journey of survival. Each of our speakers share a different story of survival which could include:

  • Hiding 

  • Concentration & Death Camps 

  • Death Marches 

  • Partisans 

  • Kindertransport 

  • Escape

  • Deportations 

  • Liberation

Life After the Holocaust

Life after Liberation. Many speakers reflect on their grandparents’ journeys to rebuild after the war. They often conclude with their grandparents'  achievements, family life, and personal memories.

What Educators Say

"...[the presentation] led to a much deeper understanding of the Holocaust than I could ever do from class notes and textbook readings. It made it real for the students by being able to put a... human face to the Holocaust."

“Our principal is considering joining your organization as a speaker, that's how inspiring [the speaker] was!”