NEW MEMOIR · COMING NOVEMBER 10, 2026
Speaking Through Silence
From Silence to Stories:
Lessons from the Old Country
Speaking Through Silence is a heartfelt memoir by the granddaughter of four Holocaust survivors about growing up under the shadow of horror and forging her own path by the light of her ancestors’ resilience, determination and deep, guiding love.
HOLOCAUST EDUCATION & REMEMBRANCE
Honoring the past. Inspiring responsibility.
SIGNATURE PRESENTATIONS
Stories that connect and empower.
MEANINGFUL CONVERSATIONS
Engaging audiences of all ages.
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About the Book
Speaking Through Silence is a heartfelt memoir about a first-generation American coming of age in the shadow of her four Holocaust survivor
grandparents. Judi uncovers hidden histories, inherited silences, and enduring love as she unravels her family’s complicated and devastating
past and considers what it means to carry a legacy forward. The memoir asks readers to consider the stories and responsibilities we inherit, how we find belonging in a complicated world, and what it means to survive.
An educator, speaker, and storyteller for over 30 years
Judi Shink, M.Ed is an educator, consultant, speaker, and storyteller, with over 30 years of experience helping individuals and communities learn, connect, and grow. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in early childhood and elementary education and a Master’s in Family Education. In 2024 she founded, Judi Speaks, a platform offering speaking, education , and consulting on a wide range of topics from Holocaust education to parenting children with unique needs to supporting families navigation medical crises.
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Praise for Speaking Through Silence
“Speaking Through Silence connects memory to responsibility. Judi Shink is a gifted storyteller who makes the past feel present, relevant, and personal.”
– Rabbi Eli Mayerfeld, CEO, the Zekelman Holocaust Center
“Moving, compelling and insightful, Judi Weiss Shink’s Speaking Through Silence is both a remarkable story of multigenerational resilience and a beacon of light piercing the darkness of Holocaust ignorance, revisionism and denial.”
– Arthur Myron Horwitz, author of Dual Identities: Living in Meier’s Shadow
“Judi Shink transforms silence into something profound and enduring. This is more than a memoir; it is a living act of bearing witness and a bridge between generations. Essential reading for anyone seeking connection and meaning in a complex time.”
– Heidi Shertok, author of Unorthodox Love and Match Me If You Can
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