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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" 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 "Sarah's attic" opens a window on the Jewish culture, by inviting the visitor to listen to Yiddish stories and explaining the language of everyday life.

An educational approach to the Shoah and children's testimonies

In order to increase children's awareness of what happened during the Second World War, "Sarah's attic" invites them to listen to real-life stories of Jewish children who were in hiding, interned or took part in the Resistance.

"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.