survivor of the Shoah

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" 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 A selection of stories, a word-based game and Jewish sounds and traditions offer a first taste of the often unfamiliar Jewish culture.

The lives of Jewish children during the Second World War and the history of the Shoah

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.