Stories I Tell Myself

Linda Brody Bakst on Brooklyn, growing up, identity and more

Linda is available for…

Readings from her debut memoir, More Than Matzoh Balls, or essays from her blog.
+ Recent appearances include The Book House in Albany, NY.

Book club meetings, either virtually or in person, depending on location and scheduling, in which Linda can host a Q&A session. Linda is a long-time participant and fan of book clubs including a longstanding (more than 10 years!) virtual family book club.
+ Recent appearances include a zoom bookclub with members located around the world.

Workshops exploring identity, the intergenerational impact of the Holocaust, and parenting Jewish children in a mainstream American environment, among other topics. For these workshops, Linda draws from her many years of experience and formal training as a presenter and facilitator for the New York State School Boards Association and the Anti-Defamation League. She is skilled in particular at leading interactive workshops about fraught topics.
+ Recent appearances include Temple B’nai Sholom and the Interfaith Sanctuary in Albany, NY.
+ Upcoming appearances include Lehrhaus in Somerville, MA.

Panel discussions on a range of topics relating to Jewish identity, the Holocaust, parenting, and education.