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Freddy Naftel

Empowering organizations through Holocaust education, Freddy Naftel transforms history into powerful lessons on ethics, resilience, and humanity.

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Why you should book Freddy Naftel for our next event

  • Recognized by the prestigious Paul Hamlyn Foundation and nominated by Sir James MacMillan, Freddy’s work is a benchmark in educational excellence.
  • His musical compositions, premiered by orchestras and ensembles nationwide, add a unique emotional depth and artistic layer to his keynote delivery.
  • With a dual career as composer and educator, Freddy merges creativity and historical expertise to deliver keynotes that are deeply memorable and transformative.

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Lessons from the Holocaust

Freddy Naftel is a leading Holocaust educator and acclaimed composer, known for delivering powerful keynotes that inspire empathy, inclusion, and ethical leadership. He connects historical truth with today’s workplace challenges. Recognized by the Paul Hamlyn Foundation, Freddy helps organizations foster cultural awareness, challenge bias, and drive meaningful change.

Keynote Speaker Freddy Naftel is a renowned Holocaust educator and accomplished composer whose powerful presentations have impacted audiences across the UK. With over a decade of experience and more than 160 engagements at schools, corporate organizations, and professional training events, Freddy is recognized for his ability to connect historical insight with today’s workplace challenges.

During World War II, Freddy’s mother and grandparents escaped from Nazi Germany for survival. However, his great-uncle and great-aunt both perished in Auschwitz, while his great-grandma was able to survive the awful concentration camps. An educated teacher, Freddy’s knowledge of the Holocaust and Judaism is not just personal, and he will almost certainly teach you about events and things, you never knew happened. 

In his presentations Freddy shares his and his family’s personal stories and explains how his background and roots have affected him. He is a favorite among schools, where he continues to educate and inspire young adults to think about the issues of our history. Freddy has also given several talks to teachers, parents and the general public.

Freddy’s compelling storytelling, drawn from his work in Holocaust education, inspires audiences to reflect deeply on prejudice, resilience, and human dignity. He brings a unique perspective to the stage, blending historical education with artistic influence from his award-winning career in classical music composition. This dual expertise makes his presentations not only informative but emotionally resonant and transformative.

Whether addressing senior leadership, HR teams, or cross-functional audiences, Freddy’s keynotes serve as a catalyst for meaningful dialogue, cultural development, and long-term organizational change. Companies looking to deepen their diversity initiatives or enhance their social responsibility programs will find immense value in his sessions.

Keynotes

Keynote by Freddy Naftel:

The Legacy of The Holocaust: A Personal Journey

Keynote speaker Freddy Naftel has been the victim of prejudices, stereotyping and anti-semitism. His roots go back to Nazi Germany, where his family experienced what many have just read about in the history books. Listen to his personal story and learn how a family can possibly come to terms with a past so violent and tragic.

Just beore World War II broke out, Freddy’s mother and grandparents escaped from Nazi Germany for survival. However, his great-uncle and great-aunt both perished in Auschwitz, while his great-grandma was able to survive the awful concentration camps. An educated teacher, Freddy’s knowledge of the Holocaust and Judaism is not just personal, and he will almost certainly teach you about events and things, you never knew happened.

In his presentations Freddy shares his and his family’s personal stories and explains how his background and roots have affected him. He is a favorite among schools, where he continues to educate and inspire young adults to think about the issues of our history. Freddy has also given several talks to teachers, parents and the general public.

Unfortunately, anti-semitism is not a thing of the past. In his talks, Freddy discusses the issue of the rise of anti-semitism and draws in examples of his own experiences, both from his personal and professional life as a RE and music teacher. He talks about how it is to be Jewish today and strips away all myths and stereotypes regarding religion.

Not everyone is able to present a subject so tragic and difficult in a respectful manner, but Freddy continues to impress schools with his educational keynotes that leave room for thought.

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Holocaust Memorial Day 2017 - Tupton Hall School

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