history of the holocaust

Teaching the history of the Shoah during the Second World War

"Sarah's attic" aims at enabling children to reflect on the Jewish culture and the lives of Jewish children during the Second World War through stories and testimonies.

Without concealing the fate of European Jews assassinated by Nazi Germany and its allies, "Sarah's attic" approaches the Shoah indirectly through the destinies of seven Jewish children. It provides some keys to understanding Judaism, the Yiddish culture and a world the Shoah destroyed forever.

The life stories of Jewish children in France or Holland during World War II A selection of stories, a word-based game and Jewish sounds and traditions offer a first taste of the often unfamiliar Jewish culture.

The lives of Jewish children during the Second World War and the history of the Shoah

"Sarah's attic" also tells the story of Jewish children during the war. The website provides you with the experiences of children who were hidden or deported without dwelling on the world of the Nazi concentration or extermination camps. The testimony of Anne Franck addresses issues of exile and secrecy.

Children and teachers who want to learn more about this period can do so in various ways: a bibliography, access to further learning or additional resources for teaching staff.