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An introduction to the history of the Shoah and to Judaism

"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.

"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 The website introduces children to the Yiddish culture through stories and makes them discover the language of everyday life.

The stories of children having experienced the war

"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.

"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.