jewish child

An introduction to the history of the Shoah and to Judaism

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.

Yiddish stories for children 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.

A pedagogical space offers primary school teachers tools enabling them to address the history of the Shoah, in line with guidelines issued by the French Department of Education. This material can also be used by other pedagogical staff when working with children on this subject. The approach consists of exploring themes linked to the testimonies of Jewish children during the war in order to avoid focusing on the genocide.