Tova Friedman

Tova Friedman

Holocaust Survivor Poland

Tova Friedman, born in 1938 in Gdingen, Poland, is one of the youngest Holocaust survivors, having escaped the horrors of Auschwitz-Birkenau at just five years old. Her poignant memories include witnessing the brutal murder of her grandmother and narrowly avoiding death in a gas chamber due to a technical malfunction. After the war, she emigrated to the United States, where she became a psychotherapist and raised a family. As a witness to the atrocities of the Holocaust, Friedman has been an outspoken advocate against antisemitism and a prominent voice in Holocaust education. She has gained attention on social media, particularly TikTok, for sharing her story and emphasizing the importance of remembering history.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
88,035
Power
4,323$
Sentiment
6.28
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Germany 1 6.00 0.10% +0% 83,783,942 79,947 $3,845,000 3,669$
Switzerland 1 9.00 0.09% +0% 8,654,622 8,088 $700,000 654$
Totals 2 92,438,564 88,035 $4,545,000 4,323$
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Recent Mentions

Germany Germany: Tova Friedman, a Holocaust survivor, gave a speech commemorating the victims of National Socialism. 6

Süddeutsche Zeitung: News am Morgen - Nachrichten vom 29. Januar 2026 - Politik

Switzerland Switzerland: Tova Friedman is one of the youngest survivors of the Holocaust and spoke in the Bundestag about her experiences. 9

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Tova Friedman: Holocaust-Überlebende spricht im Bundestag