What to do at the Shoah Memorial during spring break?

Itinerary of a Jewish family during the war

Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at 3 PM

For families (children from 10 years old).

Through the journey of a Jewish family, visitors discover the different stages of the exclusion of Jews in France under the Occupation. Archival documents and family photos allow us to discuss the arrests as well as the rescue of the children.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes.

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Rachel, survivor of the roundup of the Vél d'Hiv'

Wednesday, April 16, 2025, 2 PM 

As part of the publication of Rachel, survivor of the Vél d'Hiv raid (Bayard Editions, 2023).

For families (children from 10 years old)

Bayard Éditions, 2023.

On September 3, 1939, the life of Rachel, a five-year-old Jewish child, changes. In the street and at school, she is treated differently. But she is not the only one! Like thousands of people of the Jewish faith, Rachel and her family will move and protect each other until the day of the Vel d'Hiv roundup.

This literary discovery will be preceded by a guided tour of the Memorial and will allow you to discover the novel but also archival documents.

Duration: 2 h

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Journey of a Jewish resistance fighter

Friday, April 18, 2025, at 3 PM 

For families (children from 10 years old).

Through the journey of a Jewish resistance fighter, visitors discover the different forms of engagement, from rescue to armed struggle. Archival documents and photos allow us to grasp the stakes of this plural resistance.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes.

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Free to choose? Introduction to philosophy

Wednesday 23 April 2025, at 9:30 AM 

For families (children from 10 years old).

During this workshop, visitors will see how historical events raise profound questions about freedom, obedience, morality and justice. What does it mean to challenge authority?

Fighting for one’s convictions? Only obeying orders? With historical documents, we will explore the notions of resistance, collaboration, civic duty, or even civil disobedience. A philosophical debate in the form of role-playing will illustrate the complexity of ethical dilemmas.

Duration: 2 h 30.

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Itinerary of a Jewish family during the war

Wednesday, April 23, 2025, 3 PM

For families (children from 10 years old).

Through the journey of a Jewish family, visitors discover the different stages of the exclusion of Jews in France under the Occupation. Archival documents and family photos allow us to discuss the arrests as well as the rescue of the children.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes.

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Journey of a Jewish resistance fighter

Friday, April 25, 2025, at 3 PM 

For families (children from 10 years old).

Through the journey of a Jewish resistance fighter, visitors discover the different forms of engagement, from rescue to armed struggle. Archival documents and photos allow us to grasp the stakes of this plural resistance.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes.

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