children of the Shoah

Yiddish stories and an introduction to the history of the Shoah for children

This website introduces children to the Jewish culture through folk tales and stories. It also informs young people about the Second World War and the Shoah.

"Sarah's attic" is a website that can be visited by children without parental supervision. The editorial and iconographic choices are mindful of the sensitivity of children. The Shoah Memorial offers an approach adapted to the young by telling folk tales and stories.

An introduction to pre-war Jewish culture "Sarah's attic" opens a window on the Jewish culture, by inviting the visitor to listen to Yiddish stories and explaining the language of everyday life.

The stories of children having experienced the war

In order to increase children's awareness of what happened during the Second World War, "Sarah's attic" invites them to listen to real-life stories of Jewish children who were in hiding, interned or took part in the Resistance.

"Sarah's attic" also provides teachers with a pedagogical space. Consisting of pedagogical notes suggesting various class room activities and a publication space, this tool can be part of lesson planning on the history of the Shoah.