Judaism symbolic

Yiddish stories and an introduction to the history of the Shoah for children

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" 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

Children in hiding, daily life during the war... "Sarah's attic" introduces children to the experiences of Jewish children during the Second World War and the Shoah.

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.