Discovering the Jewish refuge in Soudorgues (1943/44)
At the discovery of the Jewish refuge in Soudorgues (1943-1944) - «Les rafles de l'hiver 1944 à Soudorgues» - Guided tour of the Cévenol Club under the direction of Serge Rigal.
Saturday 16 September 2023, 10:00Passed
Conditions
Free. Free entry. Meeting in front of the town hall of Soudorgues. Duration: 2h. More information at 06 81 50 94 11.
©Serge Rigal
At the discovery of the Jewish refuge in Soudorgues (1943-1944) - «Les rafles de l'hiver 1944 à Soudorgues» - Guided tour of the Cévenol Club under the direction of Serge Rigal. The story is unknown: about twenty Jews were hidden in Soudorgues, a village that did not even have 400 inhabitants on the eve of the war. No Jews were arrested here despite the two SS raids in winter 44. The mayor, the two pastoralists as well as simple farmers (three farmers) were recognized «Just among the nations».
