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Teaching the history of the Shoah during the Second World War

Stories designed to attract chidren's attention offer an insight into Yiddish culture in Europe prior to the Second World War. "Sarah's attic" also serves as an introduction to the history of the Shoah.

"Sarah's attic" addresses Second World War and Shoah themes from an educational perspective, by at the same time minding the sensitivity of the very young.

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.

An educational approach to the Shoah and children's testimonies

"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.