Photo : De gauche à droite : Zoé Grumberg ©DR/ Benoît Pouvreau © N. Moulard / Sandrine Swarc ©DR
Inaugural lecture for the exhibition "History of the Jews of the northeastern Parisian suburbs"
Discover the hidden history of the northeastern Parisian suburbs through the eyes of those who shaped its social and cultural fabric. Join leading historians for an insightful conversation on resilience and migration, featuring powerful stories of local figures that defined a century of change.
Mémorial de la Shoah de Drancy
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The Mémorial de la Shoah in Drancy hosts an inaugural lecture on Sunday, December 13, 2026, exploring the history of Jewish communities in the northeastern suburbs of Paris. From 16:00 to 18:00, the session examines migration patterns, social integration, and resistance efforts, focusing on figures such as Chuna Bajtsztok. This event is wheelchair accessible and free of charge, subject to seat availability. To assist with travel, a complimentary shuttle service is available, departing from the Mémorial de la Shoah in Paris at 13:00 and returning at 17:45.
On the occasion of the opening of the exhibition, this meeting will revisit the history of the Jewish populations of the northeastern Parisian suburbs, from their migratory journeys to their integration into the social, cultural, economic, and political life of these territories. Through individual and collective trajectories, it will explore the solidarities, commitments, and forms of resistance that have marked this history. The figure of Chuna Bajtsztok, a young Jewish immigrant and resistance fighter executed at Mont-Valérien in 1943, will notably shed light on these destinies at the heart of the exhibition.
In the presence of Zoé Grumberg, historian and exhibition curator, Benoît Pouvreau, historian, exhibition curator, and inventory officer at the archaeology and cultural heritage department of the Seine-Saint-Denis Departmental Council, and Sandrine Swarc, historian.
Moderated by Eduardo Castillo.
This conference is preceded by a guided tour of the exhibition by its curators.
Our take on this event
This event serves as the official opening for the exhibition concerning the Jewish history of the northeastern Parisian suburbs. Historians and exhibition curators Zoé Grumberg and Benoît Pouvreau, joined by historian Sandrine Swarc, will lead a discussion moderated by Eduardo Castillo. The session focuses on migration, cultural and economic integration, and the specific historical narrative of resistance, highlighting the life of Chuna Bajtsztok, who was executed at Mont-Valérien in 1943.
The afternoon begins with a guided tour of the exhibition led by the curators, followed by the lecture from 16:15 to 18:00. The event is held at the Mémorial de la Shoah de Drancy. Attendance is free, though reservations are required due to limited space.
A free shuttle is provided for visitors traveling from Paris. It departs from the Mémorial de la Shoah in Paris at 13:00 and returns at 17:45. The venue is fully wheelchair accessible.
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