Events

Upcoming Events
1
June
Upcoming Event
Podcast # 31: Your Lot and Parcel, CA

I've been invited to talk about Zaidy's War on this podcast with an interesting moniker. The vision:

"Welcome to "Your Lot and Parcel," the podcast dedicated to sparking curiosity and expanding your horizons. Each episode dives deep into various topics, from science and technology to history, health, and personal development. Our mission is to educate and inform, bringing expert interviews, in-depth analysis, and practical takeaways that you can apply to your daily life. Whether you're a...

5
June
Upcoming Event
Book Talk #34, School #2: Westchester Day School, Mamaroneck, NY

Talking about Zaidy's War in a delicate manner to youngsters and their parents, as the calendar leads up to all the "Yom"s.

24
June
Upcoming Event
Book Talk #35, Lunch n' Learn #2: Oxford University Press, Cary, NC and New York, NY

Oxford University Press has invited me to a simulcasted lunchtime Zoom talk about Zaidy's War for their American offices, and to simply say that I'm looking forward to the engagement is really not fully explaining how blisteringly thrilled I am about the opportunity to do so.

25
June
Upcoming Event
Discussion Panel #1, The Memory Keepers, Congregation B'nai Tikvah, Deerfield, IL

This will be my first experience serving as a panelist, alongside my Amsterdam Publishers colleagues. The event will be moderated by the synagogue rabbi.

The Memory Keepers: An Extraordinary Gathering of Authors Shares Family Stories of Holocaust Survival and What Came Next - Event - Congregation B'nai Tikvah

28
June
Upcoming Event
Discussion Panel #2, The Memory Keepers, American Library Association Annual Conference

This will be my second experience serving as a panelist, alongside my Amsterdam Publishers colleagues. The event will be moderated by our editor-in-chief, Liesbeth Heenk.

"This reflective staged event features Jewish authors in moderated conversation, exploring shared themes of survival, loss, rebuilding, and intergenerational memory. Rather than summarizing individual books, the focus is on meaningful connections and contemporary relevance. Discussion topics include resilience during war,...

20
July
Upcoming Event
Book Talk #36: Hadassah, Monroe, NJ

The Hadassah organization's NJ chapter has invited me to talk to them about Zaidy's War.

Hadassah-WIZO welcomed Zaidy's family to Israel, so I'll be expressing my hakarat hatov as part of my presentation.

6
Oct
Upcoming Event
Podcast #32: Teatime with Miss Liz, Canada

I'll be talking about Zaidy's War with Miss Liz, who is "A Woman Making A Difference With A Cup of Tea."

The TEA?: Teaching Educational Awareness.

This promises to be a charming conversation.

25
Oct
Upcoming Event
Book Talk # 37, Qesher Book Club, Hungary

Qesher, connection in Hebrew, is a project that introduces Jewish life around the world.

They have a virtual book club.

I'm talking about Zaidy's War to that book club.

18
Nov
Upcoming Event
Book Talk #38: Temple Emanuel Book Club, Denver, Co

The lively and lovely book club at Temple Emanuel will be reading Zaidy's War, and upon conclusion, I'll drop in via zoom (or in person - we shall see), read some excerpts, and will be delighted to engage with their commentary and questions.

11
Dec
Upcoming Event
Podcast #33, Book Lover's Companion, Austria

Talking about Zaidy's War on a podcast that focuses on "Books, Writers, and their Craft." I love books, I'm a writer, and I suppose I'm crafty.

Past Events
19
April
Past Event
Book Talk #33: Jewish War Vets, Freehold, NJ

Honored to be speaking to such an audience about Zaidy's War, on my birthday!

13
April
Past Event
Book Talk #32, JCC #5: JCC of the Lehigh Valley, Allentown, PA

Honored to be speaking about Zaidy's War on Yom HaShoah.

24
March
Past Event
Book Talk #31, JCC #4: Active Seniors group of the JCC of Northern NJ, in the Kol Dorot building, River Edge, NJ

Haggadah talk with a lively group of senior folks. I presented Zaidy's War last year, and I'm coming back for something lighter.

17
March
Past Event
Book Talk #30, Library #7, Chabad #3, Zoom #4: Chabad of the Five Towns Smile on Seniors, at the Levi Yitzchak Library, Cedarhurst, NY

Another venue that first had me talk about Zaidy's War, and now wants me to talk to them about haggadot. Totally game.

12
March
Past Event
Podcast #30: JM in the AM with Nachum Segal

I've been invited to Nachum Segal's studio to talk about Haggadahpalooza and my entire haggadah history, and who knows what else might come up?

9
March
Past Event
Podcast #29: Echoes of Expression, NY

I'll be speaking with a pair of impressive seniors at North Shore Hebrew Academy High School about Zaidy's War, and the broad subject of resilience throughout history.

8
March
Past Event
Book Talk #28 and #29, Synagogue #10: Temple Beth Emeth, Toronto, Canada

Headed to the Great White North for multiple talks.

Beth Emeth Presents: Family Haggadah Book Event | UJA Federation of Greater Toronto

Books & Bagels: Family Book Event - Event - Beth Emeth Bais Yehuda Synagogue

Beth Emeth Presents: Books & Bagels Family Event

1
March
Past Event
Book Talk #27: YU Seforim Sale, New York, NY

They've brought me back to close the show again. Launching Haggadahpalooza to the public.

Haggadah Another Good Feeling About This, Sunday, March 1, 2026, 12 - 1 pm - Yeshiva University Events Calendar | Yeshiva University

Jewish Link Columnist To Speak and Sign Books At YU Seforim Sale - The Jewish Link

4
Feb
Past Event
Podcast #28: The Making of Me, Nigeria

Broadcasting from Nigeria to talk to me about Zaidy's War. The continent seems to be fascinated by it.

15
Jan
Past Event
Podcast #27: Amy's Bookshelf Reviews, NY

Broadcasting out of Malta, NY, Amy is an avid reader who tends to interview the authors of practically everything she reads. Nice niche. Zaidy's War will be the topic.

11
Dec
Past Event
Podcast #26: Who's On My Mind?, TX

Zaidy's on my mind, that's who. This podcast happen just a few days before what will have been Zaidy's 107th birthday, and it's going to be emotional.

5
Sep
Past Event
Podcast #25: Abstract Essay, BC

My first return engagement with the same podcaster, Mr. Daniel Lucas, but under a different show. It's not a small thing to be invited back by the #1 podcaster on Podmatch.

Last time, under Daniel's Book 101 Review, we kidded around about The Dad Jokes Haggadah. This time, we're going to get heavier as we delve into the emotional aspects and historical accuracies of Zaidy's War.

4
Aug
Past Event
Podcast #24: Relatable Wisdom, Nigeria

Nigeria is calling again to talk about Zaidy's War almost as much as India is. And "Wisdom" isn't necessarily what I or Zaidy have to offer, but it's the host's actual first name. How about that. Looking forward.

31
July
Past Event
Podcast #23: Spirits and Stories, GA

Donald Dunn is a military man, so our conversation about Zaidy's War will focus highly on the war part of the story. Mr. Dunn is also a paranormal researcher, and Zaidy's story could certainly be qualified as that. Oh yes, this is going to be interesting.

24
July
Past Event
Podcast #22: Online for Authors, NC

Ms. Teri Mari Brown seems to be an ebullient personality, and I'm certainly going to enjoy unpacking Zaidy's War with her.

11
June
Past Event
Book Talk #26, Synagogue #9: Temple Sinai, Saratoga Springs, NY

3-hour road trip to deliver the story of Zaidy's War.

20
May
Past Event
Book Talk #25, Library #6, Chabad #2: Chabad of the Five Towns Smile on Seniors, at the Levi Yitzchak Library, Cedarhurst, NY

First talk to a Chabad crowd. Brought in by a reader who read Zaidy's War, and recommended me to management.

27
April
Past Event
Book Talk #24, Synagogue #8: Temple Emeth, Teaneck, NJ

Only need to travel .8 miles to present Zaidy's War.

24
April
Past Event
Book Talk #23, JCC #3: Active Seniors group of the JCC of Northern NJ, in the Kol Dorot building, River Edge, NJ

Bringing Zaidy's War story on Yom HaShoah to a seasoned crowd.

Yom HaShoah in River Edge - The Jewish Standard

Acclaimed Author Martin Bodek to Speak at JCC of Northern NJ Active Seniors in Honor of Yom HaShoah - Paramus Post

10
April
Past Event
Podcast #21: Talkline with Zev Brenner, NY

Mr. Brenner wants to talk to me about The Dad Jokes Haggadah. I'm game!

Load More
Copyright 2026  Martin Bodek 
|
Built with Author Websites by BookBub