From Silence to Stories

Lessons from the Old Country

2026-2027 NATIONAL BOOK TOUR

Join Judi Shink for a conversations that connect history to humanity. Each presentation is customized for your audience and no two are exactly alike.

BOOK JUDI TO SPEAK

Speaking Through Silence

A deeply personal presentation inspired by Judi Shink’s experience growing up as the granddaughter of four Holocaust survivors.

Through family stories, memories, and lessons passed down across generations, Judi explores how the narratives we inherit – whether spoken, unspoken, recorded, or simply lived – shape our identity, values, and resilience.

While rooted in her family’s history, this presentation speaks to a universal truth: we all carry stories of those who came before us. Audiences reflect on the power of legacy, the responsibility of remembrance, and the ways our past can guides us toward a more compassionate and purposeful future.

Lessons and Wisdom from the Old Country

Lessons from the old country could almost be the next great family reality show. While the experiences of Judi Shink’s grandparents where shaped by extraordinary hardship, the legacy they passed down was filled with resilience, gratitude, humor, wisdom, and an unwavering appreciation for life.

Through personal stories and memorable family moments, Judi shares the lessons she learned – some intentionally taught and others quietly modeled – that continue to guide her today. Move than a look back, this interactive presentation encourages audiences to reflect on the values, traditions, and life lessons they inherited from their own families and consider what they hope to pass on to future generations.

Come with your questions. Join the conversation.
CARRY THE STORIES FORWARD.

In Conversation with Judi

An intimate conversation about memory, family, identity, and the stories we inherit.

Join Judi Shink for an intimate and engaging conversation about her memoir Speaking Through Silence and the legacy of her family’s journey.

We’ll explore:

Why this book and why now?
Why was there so much silence in her family about the Holocaust?
Why was it important to include humor, joy, family traditions, and stories from the Old Country?
What was the writing process like?
And most importantly: What does Judi hope we will do with these stories after we finish the book?

BRING JUDI TO YOUR COMMUNITY

Schools, synagogues, libraries, universities, conferences, and organizations welcome.

Ideal for keynotes, classrooms, workshops, panel discussions and book events.

IDEAL FORMAT

50-60 minutes (plus Q&A as needed)

CAN BE ADAPTED

Keynote, classroom, workshop, panel settings & more

PERFECT FOR

Schools, libraries, synagogues, community organizations, corporations & more

TO BOOK

Let’s create a meaningful program for your community.