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4th edition of the Forum Generations of the Shoah

not to be missed!

Published on 16 March 2026

Dive into the heart of an intergenerational gathering unique in France, where survivors, descendants and Righteous meet to bring the memory of the Shoah alive. Through a programme full of workshops, concerts and conferences, more than fifty associations open their doors for unforgettable moments of sharing. A poignant and convivial invitation to weave links between history and the future, accessible to all generations.

8th edition of the award ceremony of the Ernest and Claire Heilbronn Foundation

Published on March 10, 2026

Discover how the Ernest and Claire Heilbronn Foundation transforms the duty of memory into a driver of excellence and commitment for new generations. Through its 2026 awards, it highlights new historical research and poignant educational projects that revive forgotten destinies. Dive into the heart of a ceremony where the history of the Jews of France is written in the present to better illuminate the future.

Tribute to Hélène Mouchard-Zay, founding president of the CERCIL– Memorial Museum for Children of the Vel d'Hiv, passed away on Monday, March 2 in Orléans, at the age of 85.

Published on March 3, 2026

Hélène Mouchard-Zay, founding president of CERCIL – Memorial Museum for the Children of the Vel d'Hiv, passed away on Monday, March 2nd in Orléans, at the age of 85.

The Shoah Memorial pays tribute to the memory of Hélène Mouchard-Zay, a great figure in the memory of the Shoah and a great humanist, a woman of convictions, dialogue and action, and presents its most sincere condolences to her husband Claude, their sons Jean and Daniel, and her family.