Freddy Naftel
Empowering organizations through Holocaust education, Freddy Naftel transforms history into powerful lessons on ethics, resilience, and humanity.
Photo: Emily Ruth
Photo: Emily Ruth
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:
Judaism, The Legacy of The Holocaust and Antisemitism - A Personal Story
Freddy relates his own personal family story, how his Mother and Grandparents fled Nazi Germany as refugees from persecution, that his Great-Grandmother survived the camps and how his Great Aunt and Uncle both perished in Auschwitz. Freddy himself have been the victim of prejudice both at school and while working professionally and he talks about how he dealt with this matter and how his views were shaped by these experiences. Contemporary issues of anti-semitism, ignorance and intolerance, challenging myths and stereotypes are also discussed.
Keynote by Freddy Naftel:
The History of Antisemitism from Medieval Times to the Present Day
In view of an ever-increasing rise in antisemitism over the past couple of years amid the usual cries of "not our problem" and without effective support from the government and police force, Freddy aims to set the record straight and confront the problem head-on, without excuses.
Antisemitism did not start with The Holocaust nor with the foundation of the State of Israel. It has been around for 3000 years and shows no sign of going away. Recent tragic events have unfortunately proved that hate does not die, only innocent citizens. The attack at a Manchester synagogue on Yom Kippur and the shootings at Bondi Beach are warning signs that Jews are not safe while extremism and terrorism dominate the streets.
Freddy's talk aims to show that nothing has changed since the earliest times and the vile policies of Nazi Germany are alive and kicking around the world.
Holocaust Memorial Day 2017 - Tupton Hall School
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