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Adena is an award-winning author and accomplished speaker who has presented to audiences across the United States and internationally. She has spoken to educators, students, museums, universities, libraries, Holocaust organizations, synagogues, book clubs, legal professionals, and community groups, bringing history to life through compelling storytelling, original research, and a prosecutor's perspective on justice. Her presentations explore Holocaust history, Nazi-looted art, restitution, cultural memory, and the enduring impact of individual stories.

Adena speaking at a recent virtual presentation, Teaching Justice Through Art. 

Recent Reviews

Thank you so much for an informative presentation. I agree, this presentation is important for all to see, beyond educators..

Dalia C.

Brilliant presenter and presentation- not just for students but for library audiences/adults, etc. A great way to communicate the Holocaust is not just about memorizing numbers but drill down to the actual Jewish individuals and families -

how they suffered, what was lost.  

Betty F.

Thank you for an excellent presentation. I do include art discussion in my college Holocaust course but will incorporate more about what you discussed today. 

Linda G.

This presentation far exceeded my expectation! WOW! 

Laurie L.

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Adena will make every effort to appear either in-person or virtually to speak to students or

members of an organization, congregation, or club about her book. Adena can also share photos and information about her visit to her grandmother's hometown, now located in western Ukraine (2021). Adena does not accept a speaker's fee for her time.

We were honored to welcome Adena J. Bernstein, author of Living Among the Dead: My Grandmother’s Holocaust Survival Story of Love and Strength, to Cocopah Middle School.

Her grandmother’s powerful story of Holocaust survival, resilience, and love truly brought history to life and inspired our students in a profound way. The personal account of sharing water in the attic when there was not enough for everyone, and the discussion about how survivors differ in their willingness to speak about their experiences, deeply resonated with our students, and sparked meaningful conversations.

Joseph Olney, Principal, Cocopah Middle School

ADENA J. BERNSTEIN 

602.705.9570

Scottsdale, AZ, USA

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