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Teaching the history of the Shoah during the Second World War

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.

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.

An introduction to pre-war Jewish culture The website introduces children to the Yiddish culture through stories and makes them discover the language of everyday life.

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.