TESTIMONIALS

• “We hit the jackpot with Jud Newborn.  His White Rose program had great substance and really great drama.  One of the best Holocaust and human rights presentations anyone will ever hear.” —EDIE NAVEH, DIRECTOR, HOLOCAUST CENTER OF PITTSBURGH
• "You knocked the ball right out of the park! This is the largest audience we’ve ever had for our Zahm Lecture - the annual keynote for our academic year - and you received a rousing standing ovation to boot. Bravo!” —PROF. KAREN EIFLER, UNIVERSITY OF PORTLAND, OR
• “The 75th Anniversary Edition of Jud Newborn’s book and his passionate lecture programs will remind new generations how important it is to speak out against hatred and injustice, wherever they may find it.”—JOEL GREY, ACADEMY AWARD WINNER, CABARET
• “I was expecting a typical scholarly lecture – but this wasn’t just a lecture – it was theater! Passionate and emotionally genuine. Afterwards the entire audience jumped to their feet for an extended, heartfelt ovation. Jud Newborn’s program resonated long after he spoke at our annual summer festival.” —ED HERENDEEN, FOUNDER - CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN THEATER FESTIVAL, SHEPHERDSTOWN, WV
• “Wide-ranging knowledge, masterful delivery.  Related the story of unsung Jewish and Christian Holocaust heroes to today’s most pressing current events.  Our ideal scholar-in-residence.” —DR. RACELLE WEIMAN, HEBREW UNION COLLEGE. CENTER FOR HOLOCAUST EDUCATION, OH
• "The White Rose students still have the power to inspire people to speak out against injustice, reminding us in these troubled times that this is the American Way.” —NORMAN LEAR
• “Dr. Jud Newborn held the audience at the UJA’s National Yom Ha’Shoah Annual Commemoration rapt with 'To Life! A Magical, Post-Modern Hasidic Tale of the Holocaust.'  He ended with an elegiac testimony to the world of the Shtetl that endures in our memories, if no longer in reality.” —UJA NATIONAL OFFICE - YOM HA’SHOAH ANNUAL COMMEMORATION
• “Jud Newborn is a vibrant speaker on subjects of the utmost importance.  He is terrific.” —DR. RUTH WESTHEIMER
• “Lauded by such publications as Newsweek and The New York Times, and by such institutions as the UN, Princeton's Jewish Center and the Hebrew Union College, Dr. Jud Newborn speaks with dramatic power and a deeply felt passion that leaves his audiences both moved and exhilarated." —MARTIN BORIS, LIFESTYLES MAGAZINE
• “One of the most powerful and worthwhile presentations I have ever attended. I honestly could have listened to him speak for hours!” —ALEXIS STORCH, CENTER FOR HOLOCAUST & HUMANITY EDUCATION, CINCINNATI, OH
• “We welcome the 75th Anniversary edition of 'Sophie Scholl and the White Rose' and Dr. Newborn's accompanying lecture program.  The words of these German students resound ever more strongly, helping us to fight anti-Semitism and other hatreds today and, if need be, tomorrow.When people ask what could have been done? How could Hitler have been opposed? Give them 'Sophie Scholl and the White Rose.' That will answer their question.” —PROF. DEBORAH LIPSTADT, AUTHOR,DENIAL: HOLOCAUST HISTORY ON TRIAL  
• “More than 400 students, faculty, staff and community members attended Dr. Jud Newborn’s program on the White Rose at Slippery Rock University.  He held their attention the entire hour.  Due to a late start, the lecture was not over when the next class period started.  But no one left the room – a testament to the student interest and the quality of his presentation.” —DR. BRUCE W. RUSSELL, DEAN, SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY, PA
• “What impressed your correspondent most was the revelatory lecture on Jewish Anti-Nazi Resistance by dynamic Jud Newborn.  Thanks to the event held here, both Jud Newborn & his great works have come to the attention of the world—to the benefit of mankind as a whole." —DAVID HOROWITZ, SR. CORRESPONDENT, UNITED NATIONS PRESS CORPS
• ”Inspiring!” —LAUREN BLOOM, TUFTS UNIVERSITY HILLEL FOUNDATION
• "Jud Newborn’s powerful, co-authored book on the White Rose. and his always updated multimedia program are ever more compelling today.  Both will remain relevant as long as we need inspiring examples of those who risk themselves in the fight against oppression and bigotry.  The White Rose students epitomize the need to be ‘Upstanders,' not ‘Bystanders.’ ”—DR. WILLIAM SHULMAN, PRESIDENT, ASSOCIATION OF HOLOCAUST ORGANIZATIONS
• “A stellar presentation!” —MAUREEN MCNEIL, ANNE FRANK CENTER USA
• “Dr. Jud Newborn tells a riveting & important story about resistance to the Nazis from within Germany. The students who formed the White Rose were brave beyond measure, & Dr. Newborn brings them alive again for us.” —JANE ALEXANDER, FORMER CHAIR, NAT'L ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS; TONY, EMMY WINNER & 4 TIME ACADEMY AWARD NOMINEE
• “Always brimming with original ideas, Jud Newborn is a tough act for any lecturer to follow. Like Dr. Newborn, I too wear an enameled white rose lapel pin to remind people that it is incumbent upon all of us to speak truth to power when innocent lives are at stake." —OLIVIA MATTIS, PhD, PRESIDENT, SOUSA MENDES FOUNDATION, PORTUGAL & NY
• “Delivered a public lecture to a capacity crowd.  We appreciate the special effort he made to relate the topic to examples of resistance in South Africa’s history of apartheid.  His use of PowerPoint slides and music added to his most effective presentation.  The audience was notably moved.” —RICHARD FREEDMAN & MARLENE SILBERT, CAPE TOWN HOLOCAUST CENTRE, SOUTH AFRICA
• “Invited to open our Fall Season with two consecutive programs on the White Rose, Dr. Newborn packed the Grand Gallery twice—something unprecedented for the NAC.” —ALDON JAMES, PRESIDENT, NATIONAL ARTS CLUB, NYC
• “A combination of erudition and panache.” —ANNETTE INSDORF, AUTHOR, INDELIBLE SHADOWS: THE HOLOCAUST IN FILM
• “Unique & passion-filled.  Riveting presentation.  The large room filled with lay people, scholars, Jews & gentiles sat together in silent fascination, awaiting the story of Jewish Anti-Nazi Resistance to unfold.  And unfold it did, with all the drama of a Le Carre spy novel.  Dr. Newborn was complimented as one of the best speakers ever to grace our community.” —MELANIE ZEITLER, JEWISH FEDERATION, SOUTH BEND, IN
• “Wonderful presentation.  It was educational, informative—and just beautifully executed.” —KARA MARITZER, MONTREAL FEDERATION-CJA
• “The overflowing room was spellbound as you painted a portrait of courage more like a storyteller than a lecturer.  The lessons to be learned were invaluable, especially in light of current world events & the need for heroes to step forward.  Thank you for bringing light into the darkness." —HEDY BERMAN, HILLEL DIRECTOR, COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY, FORT COLLINS
• “I would strongly urge colleges & universities to offer their podiums to Jud Newborn.  Matters of Human Rights, Justice, Peace, Courage, and Conscience find resonance with his lectures on the White Rose." —PROF. JAMES MCNUTT, THOMAS MORE COLLEGE, KENTUCKY
• “Dr. Jud Newborn captivated the minds and hearts of 250 people with “To Life! A Magical Post-Modern Hasidic Tale of the Holocaust.’ Remarkably, he invested this poignant tale with hope and inspiration. Numerous individuals approached me to compliment our choice of speaker and praise Dr. Newborn’s ability to connect with a popular audience. They were especially impressed with the way he drew them into his own excitement discovering previously unknown artifacts of the Holocaust.” —RABBI BRUCE GINSBURG, SONS OF ISRAEL, WOODMERE, NY
• “Sophie Scholl is to young Germans what Anne Frank is to young Jews.” —DR. RALF HORLEMANN, GERMANY’S CONSUL-GENERAL TO NEW ENGLAND  
• “Dr. Newborn possesses a unique combination of erudition, experience, and empathy, all of which make his dynamic presentations incredibly moving as well as highly enlightening. His voice is essential in an age of alarming exclusionary rhetoric and divisive politics.” —PROF. NATHAN DEVIR, UNIVERSITY OF UTAH
• “Dynamic & stimulating!  The audience was visibly moved.” —HOLOCAUST MUSEUM HOUSTON
• “If you, like me, are yearning for something fresh, unique and profoundly moving to offer your communities, Dr. Newborn's 'To Life! A Magical, Post-Modern Tale of the Holocaust' is it. He revitalized our audiences’ interest with an astonishing program different from anything they (or I) had ever heard and seen. He also holds the key to making his topics and their contemporary lessons compelling for new generations.” —JUDE SCHANZER, DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMMING, EAST MEADOW LIBRARY, NY
• “The White Rose was the only German resistance group to protest 'The Final Solution to the Jewish Problem.'  Sophie Scholl, Hans Scholl and their colleagues demonstrated courage and conviction, morality and decency in a world bereft of such qualities. They also gave lie to the myth that 'we did not know' or 'nothing could be done' or 'protest was futile.’  Their deeds were exemplary then, and have only grown in significance.  Sadly they seem more urgent, more compelling at this moment in time, three quarters of a century later.”—MICHAEL BERENBAUM, FOUNDING PROJECT DIRECTOR, THE UNITED STATES HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL MUSEUM
• “We are all proud of your meaningful accomplishments on teaching the lessons of the Holocaust! I congratulate you.” —ROBERT M. MORGENTHAU, NY DISTRICT ATTORNEY; CHAIR EMERITUS, MUSEUM OF JEWISH HERITAGE—A LIVING MEMORIAL TO THE HOLOCAUST (NYC)
• “Jud Newborn's book, alas, is not just a reminder that we must continue to ‘sing out danger’ and ‘ring out a warning.’ It carries an urgent and immediate message to all Americans as we face attempts to divide us... to speak out now, clearly & defiantly.  This book, along with his galvanizing lecture program, is much more than history. It is a must-read tool for saving our own country.”—PETER YARROW (PETER, PAUL & MARY)
• “I have worked with many historians & leaders in tolerance awareness but none compare to Dr. Jud Newborn.  An inspired motivational speaker, Jud Newborn should not be missed.” —SUSAN PEIREZ, NY DIRECTOR STEVEN SPIELBERG SHOAH FOUNDATION
• “ ‘Cast off the cloak of indifference,’ as the White Rose leaflets demanded, and stand up for humanity…. These words deserve to be heard again and again, as we continue to face evil around the world and at home, and strengthen ourselves to confront it.” —RABBI MEYER H. MAY, EXEC. DIRECTOR, THE SIMON WIESENTHAL CENTER, L.A.
• “An outstanding job!  In fact I have not seen a better presented program at the CANDLES Museum ever.” —EVA KOR, CANDLES HOLOCAUST MUSEUM, TERRA HAUTE, IN, (Co-Sponsored by INDIANA STATE UNIVERSITY)
• “The typical presentation by academic historians runs along a well-trod path. Jud Newborn takes a different route—treating his presentations as though he were performing a theatrical monologue. Dr. Newborn gives you the full historical record, the corroborating evidence, and the photographic documents - all the while confronting ethnic hatred & fanaticism abroad to bias at home. All will be moved by Dr. Newborn's heartfelt approach." —PROF. MARTY J. KALB, OHIO WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY
• “Your speech was just perfect for our leadership.” —RICHARD HEIDEMAN, PRESIDENT, B’NAI B’RITH INTERNATIONAL
• “The evening was our Major Gifts event, the highest level of giving in our community.  Your presentation & delivery was just what we had hoped for. Our guests were totally absorbed by your historical accounts of Jewish resistance during the Holocaust.” —UJA/FEDERATION, CONNECTICUT
• “Dr. Jud Newborn's dynamic, multimedia presentations showcase a profound knowledge of wartime Germany. I had the pleasure of hearing him speak at Arizona State University - and then invited him to Tucson. I can say without reservation that his contribution, both scholarly and emotionally, would be a tremendous asset to any Holocaust-themed programming." —LYNN DAVIS, DIRECTOR OF ARTS & CULTURE, TUCSON JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER & TUCSON INT’L JEWISH  FILM FESTIVAL
• SUMMER TEACHERS CONFERENCE: “Outstanding! You struck a deep nerve among with South Florida teachers, many of whom learned about White Rose heroes Hans and Sophie Scholl for the first time.  Here are some of their own words:  ‘Wow! An extraordinary story presented in such a powerfully dramatic and visual manner. . . . Dr. Newborn was so captivating and engaging, I could feel his sincere passion for the many issues he presented from the past to the present! . . .  and how the White Rose and the global heroes he presented for today is so profound!”—DR. ROSANNA GATENS, DIRECTOR, FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY’S HOLOCAUST AND HUMAN RIGHTS CENTER 
• SUMMER TEACHERS CONFERENCE: “Loved his passion…. Excellent combination of written material, personal stories, videos, music … A wonderful reminder of what we really need to teach – the art of humanity and resilience….  Amazing content and presentation…. Very moving.... Powerful” —via ELENA BAUM, DIRECTOR, HOLOCAUST COMMISSION, UNITED JEWISH FEDERATION OF THE TIDEWATER, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
• “Riveting and incredibly moving. Absolutely and most highly recommended!” —WENDY ADELE, PROF. OF HISTORY AND JEWISH STUDIES, OAKTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE, SKOKIE, ILLINOIS 
• “Illuminating, intellectually stimulating, deeply moving. -  not only concerning the brave actions of the White Rose resistors, but each listener’s own consciousness.” —PROF. DAVID REDLES, CUYAHOGA COMMUNITY COLLEGE, CLEVELAND; AUTHOR, HITLER’S MILLENNIAL REICH
• “A wonderful reminder of what we really need to teach – the art of humanity and resilience. Very moving and powerful.” —ELENA BAUM, DIRECTOR, HOLOCAUST COMMISSION, UNITED JEWISH FEDERATION OF THE TIDEWATER, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
• “Marvelous program - a really magnificent presentation!  You not only placed the White Rose in context, but emphasized the continuing need for 'White Rosers' to resist intolerance and bigotry today. I really thank you.” —PROF. HARVEY KORNBERG, RIDER UNIVERSITY, NJ
• “From the passion with which he spoke, you could tell this was a man on a mission, physically and emotionally committed to inspiring us about human rights today.” —STUDENT AUDIENCE MEMBER, CUYAHOGA COMMUNITY COLLEGE, CLEVELAND
• “We were all charmed & impressed with your knowledge & personable eloquence. What depth your comments on the White Rose lent to the proceedings!  Now we have to find some excuse to invite you out here again." —CHARLENE BALDRIDGE, OLD GLOBE THEATER, SAN DIEGO
• “Jud Newborn is a passionate narrator who tells the story of the White Rose with a depth and texture that transports the imagination.  You get the feeling that you are hearing it from someone who knew the members and witnessed first-hand their bravery.”—PROF. DAN WILDESON, ST. CLOUD STATE UNIVERSITY, MN / ST PAUL THEATER, UNIVERSITY OF MN
• “Dr. Jud Newborn focused his 'Lions of Judah' story of Jewish resistance through a revelatory new lens, with an emotionally-powerful delivery that held the attention of an audience of both students and adults alike, and left them inspired.”—PROF. STEVEN SCHRIER, DIRECTOR, SUFFOLK CENTER FOR THE HOLOCAUST, DIVERSiTY AND HUMAN UNDERSTANDING, NY
• “We were thrilled with your program at Episcopal High, one of the country’s leading prep school just outside the nation’s capital. I will never forget your holding the white rose at the end of the presentation, a symbol of hope and a beacon for human response.  May it be so.” —REV. FLEMING RUTLEDGE, AUTHOR & SPONSOR, EPISCOPAL HIGH SCHOOL, ALEXANDRIA, VA
• “Riveted and impressed, we watched Jud Newborn’s dramatic presentation at Arizona State University.  We hope everyone has the opportunity to hear Dr. Newborn tell the inspiring story of these brave ‘Upstanders.’ ” —DEDE HARRIS, DOCENT, and SAM HARRIS, PRESIDENT EMERITUS: THE ILLINOIS HOLOCAUST MUSEUM AND EDUCATION CENTER
• “Your powerful multimedia presentation brought Sophie, Hans and their comrades to vibrant life. The Arizona State University students were inspired; Hillel Board members, faculty and community members praised your entertaining technique and erudite approach.  One comment was that ‘Sophie Scholl and the White Rose’ was the ‘perfect event for a Moral Compass theme,’ with your message to students: ‘being Upstanders, not Bystanders.’  Hillel at ASU has adopted this for all of its student programs this year.” —MAUREEN E. CAMPBELL, DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR, HILLEL AT ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY, TEMPE
• “Your program was terrific.  Our students loved it, as the extended standing ovation demonstrated! You bring amazing energy to the stage and your story is filled with important themes.” —PROF. LAURETTA FREDERKING - DIRECTOR, SOCIAL JUSTICE PROGRAM, UNIVERSITY OF PORTLAND, OREGON
• “Your work is so impressive and important.” —LIZ SMITH, NATIONAL COLUMNIST
• “In his passionate, moving program, ‘To Life! A Magical Post-Modern Hasidic Tale of the Holocaust,’ Jud Newborn gave a dramatic, heartfelt account of his personal connection to the Holocaust. He creatively interwove three poignant, powerful stories of survival, empowerment and inspiration. His storytelling ability swept the audience along with him on a journey that kept everyone riveted and fascinated. A beautiful and powerful experience for all!”—LISA STERN, JCC of the GREATER FIVE TOWNS, LI, NY
• “You are making a huge intellectual impact with your public lectures.  Warmest congratulations.” —PROF. JOHN BOYER, UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO
• “Dr. Newborn’s presentation was so compelling, the content of the White Rose story so powerful that it could certainly have stood on its own. But it was all the more powerful with reference to current events. This inspiring and relevant story could be presented to audiences of any age. As for his one on one conversations with students, they were so inspired that they came away ‘in awe’ after talking with him.” —PROF PEGGY B. WINDER, DIRECTOR OF DIVERSITY EDUCATION, NEWBERRY COLLEGE, SC
• “Just mesmerizing. We had the largest turnout ever.  Wish we could do it all over again!” —JANET SPAR, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS (NY) 
• “Their daring, their conviction that all of humanity has sacred value… brought to mind the very disturbing specter today of neo-Nazi, extreme right movements rising in the USA and elsewhere.   All the more reason… the story of the White Rose Jud tells should be brought to the awareness of the widest public.” —STEVE GUTTENBERG, ACTOR, PRODUCER; AUTHOR
• “Regrettably, it's time to remember the rise of Nazism and what brave people did to stand up to it, only to find out they stood up too late. It's all there in 'Sophie Scholl and the White Rose.' ”—ALAN ALDA, ACTOR
• “When I read Jud Newborn’s powerful book… I felt grateful to these young anti-Nazis who rejected Hitler’s racism and embraced all of humanity, regardless of background, religion or sexual orientation.  We need to be reminded and inspired by this today more than ever.” —PIPER LAURIE, THREE TIME ACADEMY AWARD NOMINATED ACTRESS AND GOLDEN GLOBE WINNER
• “Within minutes of meeting Jud Newborn, I recognized the remarkable, magnetic personality of this man. His gift of communication has a truly electric energy about it. He transfixes his audience, & it’s a rare quality I’ve seen in very few figures.” – THE AMAZING KRESKIN
• “My own father, legendary Hollywood actor John Garfield, was blacklisted during the McCarthy era, but refused to ’name names,’ leading to his deadly heart-attack in 1952.  Like my father, the shining example of the White Rose reminds us of the ever-present need for those who dare to speak out against injustice.” —JULIE GARFIELD, ACTOR, PAINTER; DAUGHTER OF LEGENDARY BLACKLISTED ACTOR JOHN GARFIELD
• “Dr. Jud Newborn’s riveting account left me spellbound, enlightened and inspired.  Truly the most compelling and well-organized lecture I’ve heard in my 25 years in the Wichita, Kansas community.” —ELLY FITZIG, JEWISH FEDERATION, WICHITA, KS
• “Right on the mark. The standing ovation was given to you by more than 250 people because of your lively style of delivery.  I keep getting compliments for having booked you.” —NORMAN GREENSTEIN, JEWISH FEDERATION OF THE MOHAWK VALLEY, NY
• “I started your gripping book about the White Rose yesterday and can't put it down.” —KEIR DULLEA, ACTOR (STANLEY KUBRIK’S 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY)
• “Excellent!  People were extremely interested in how you tied together the current events in the Middle East regarding terror & resistance to the events of the Shoah.” —RABBI DOV PERETZ ELKINS, PRINCETON JEWISH CENTER (AUTHOR, CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE JEWISH SOUL)
• “Though Shavuot was nearly a month ago, the powerful memory of your presentation is still with me.  Jud, what can I say?  It was masterful!  You are truly one of the best.” —RABBI MOSES BIRNBAUM, NY BOARD OF RABBIS
• “I particularly want to note Dr. Jud Newborn’s presentation. What I like best are his final pieces, when he ties it all up by offering images and stories of other great resistance heroes from all cultures as well—reminding us how important it is to honor anyone and everyone who refuses to be a bystander in the face of evil.” —DR. MIRIAM KLEIN KASSENOFF, LEADING HOLOCAUST EDUCATOR, UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI, FL
• “I enjoyed Dr. Newborn’s program immensely.  In today’s world, where students are often seen as apathetic and uncaring, it is crucial to remember Sophie Scholl, the power of young people, and the importance of standing up for what you believe in.  Dr. Newborn captivates the audience.  Hillels would benefit from hearing this incredible, inspiring story.” —ERIN SEARLE, DIRECTOR PROGRAMMING AND OUTREACH, HILLEL AT ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY, TEMPE
• “Moving & thought-provoking.  Sparked several days of on-going conversation.  Wonderfully lively & creative delivery.” —PROF. SUSAN HYATT, TEMPLE UNIVERSITY
• “Dr. Newborn held our audience spellbound.   He is one of our most frequent & respected speakers. . . one of the great voices in our time teaching the lessons of the Holocaust." —VIC SKOLNICK & CHARLOTTE SKY, LI’s CINEMA ARTS CENTRE, NY
• “Dr. Newborn's lecture was inspiring and uplifting. Temple Israel of Riverhead had the largest turnout for an author and speaker of any kind, and with only the most positive of responses.”  —HARLEY P. ABRAMS, TEMPLE ISRAEL, RIVERHEAD, NY
• “Enlightening as well as motivating. . . I was enthralled by each story and left the theater with ideas for my middle school language arts projects so as to perpetuate the values of the White Rose.” —TEACHER AUDIENCE MEMBER, CUYAHOGA COMMUNITY COLLEGE, CLEVELAND
• “Faculty, staff and students called your ‘Sophie Scholl & The White Rose’ program ‘a signature Holocaust lecture’ and of the most masterful ever presented in the university's history.  Your presentations and gift for storytelling inspire me at the deepest level; your work is one of the strongest influences on my personal advocacy against anti-Semitism.” –AARON MOORE, AWARD-WINNING GRAPHIC DESIGNER, SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY, PA
• “We at Downstate Medical Centergained so much from your excellent White Rose multimedia lecture!” —MANNY BEKIER, DIR., BIOMEDICAL COMMUNICATIONS, SUNY DOWNSTATE MEDICAL CTR, BROOKLYN; VIDEOGRAPHER, SPIELBERG SHOAH FOUNDATION
• “I am still dazzled by how much I learned and my students learned when you were here.” —PROFESSOR RANDAL AUSTIN, NEWMAN UNIVERSITY
• “Profound thanks for your fantastic presentation here in Illinois! I thoroughly enjoyed it and I know the audience was highly enthusiastic and moved as well.  We will continue to spread the word about what a terrific job you are doing on the White Rose and Human Rights, which means a great deal to so many people, and continues to inspire us.  Vielen herzlichen Dank - a huge thank you!” —PROF. INGRID ZELLER, NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY; ILLINOIS REGIONAL CHAIR, AATG - AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF TEACHERS OF GERMAN
• “The White Rose stands for freedom of thought, moral courage, tolerance and the political responsibility of every individual. Remembering the resistance group also means standing up against racism, antisemitism and authoritarian regimes….  The White Rose Foundation would like to thank you for your outstanding work!” —DR. HILDEGARD KRONAWITTER, FIRST CHAIRMAN OF THE WHITE ROSE FOUNDATION, MUNICH, GERMANY
• “I was moved by your amazing presentation on Jewish Resistance, and have been talking about it all day.  Thank you for touching the minds and hearts of your listeners, young and old, Jewish and non-Jewish.”—RUTH MINSKY SENDER, HOLOCAUST SURVIVOR & EDUCATOR
• “Dr. Newborn put his heart and soul into his program, attracting many people, both Jewish and gentile, who normally would not have come to our Yom Ha’shoah event. The outpouring of interest …left the audience with the realization that… we all have within us ….the opportunity, if we choose, to do good in the world.” —RABBI IAN SILVERMAN, EAST NORTHPORT JEWISH CENTER, NY
• “It is only 7:25 a.m. and the students are buzzing about the ‘guy who lectured about the teenage Nazi resisters yesterday.’ They loved the fact that you made the message of resistance applicable to today, including that new form of hatred, cyber-bullying, and what to do about it.” —BARBARA TUTINO, SOCIAL STUDIES DEPT., WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT HIGH SCHOOL, QUEENS, NY
• “Dr. Jud Newborn had the audience spellbound with his ‘Lions of Judah’ program on Jewish resistance. There was not a sound coming from the room.  I was shocked when it was over because time just stood still.” —ELIZABETH STUX, VP, NEXT GENERATIONS, BOYNTON BEACH, FL
• “Jud Newborn’s book and lectures on the White Rose awakened and inspired me as I have not been in years.  I want the whole world to hear his message.” —DARY DERCHIN, RADIO HOST & FILM CHAIR, NATIONAL ARTS CLUB, NYC
• “The dynamic lecture program by Dr. Jud Newborn that goes with it vibrantly bring to life the riveting story of The White Rose students…. The story he tells has the power to positively transform hearts, minds and lives.” –BONNIE ABRAMS, DIRECTOR, CHAI - CENTER FOR HOLOCAUST AWARENESS, ROCHESTER, NY
• “Dr. Newborn is dynamic & polished, engaging & animated.  More than just an expert, he is a true humanist, revealing how the ‘White Rose’ spirit can live on today.” —MARIO ATIAS, JEWISH CULTURAL COUNCIL, GRAND RAPIDS, MI
• “A compelling & riveting speaker!” —DR. SALLY DRUCKER, NASSAU COMMUNITY COLLEGE, NY
• “You painted a very personal & moving picture of the White Rose & showed what a powerful model they provide for protesting injustice.” —LAURA LANDER, GERMAN AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, NYC, YOUNG EXECUTIVES
• “What a revelation, and so moving! I’m all the more proud of my German heritage, knowing Germans today voted Sophie and Hans Scholl to be at the top of the greatest Germans of all time” —RUTH CIPKO, THE GERMAN GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY, LI, NY
• “Powerful, inspiring. Riveted the listeners who packed the room in Riverhead. Dr. Newborn speaks to the heart, showing how threats to human rights, spirit and dignity demand a response.” —CARYN EVE MURRAY. JOURNALIST (NEWSDAY) & AUTHOR, PHILOMENA’S HOMECOMING
• “An inspiring and accomplished speaker. . . . Moving and provocative, his presentations hold a timeless authenticity that leads listeners into new territory, challenging them to connect these young resistance with contemporary activist groups.” —GRETCHEN BROWNE, DIRECTOR, PLAINVIEW-OLD BETHPAGE PUBLIC LIBRARY
• “Jud Newborn is an extremely dynamic, knowledgeable, and interesting speaker who manages to make his topic relevant by bringing in contemporary examples of those who ‘speak truth to power.’ He is a pleasure to work with.” —LAUREN GILBERT, COLD SPRING HARBOR LIBRARY, NY
• “Brilliant.  Dr. Newborn spoke to an overflow audience.  His dedication & passion for his work are palpable; his consummate professionalism & scholarship are matched by his warmth & graciousness.” —AVIVA CROWN, PLAINVIEW-OLD BETHPAGE
• “Held our audience spellbound.” —RABBI ROMIEL DANIEL, PRESIDENT, REGO PARK JEWISH CENTER, QUEENS, NY
• “Because of your eloquence, we received the most complimentary reviews ever from the largest attendance since the inception of our programs.” —JOYCE SAUNDERS, TEMPLE SHAARAY TEFILA, BEDFORD CORNERS, NY