Simone Veil. My Sisters and I

In 1944, the fate of the Jacob sisters takes a dramatic turn. Behind the iconic figure of French political life, a story of unwavering sisterhood emerges, cemented by the ordeal of the camps and their commitment to the Resistance. The Shoah Memorial sheds light on the bond between Denise, Milou, and their younger sister through personal documents and poignant accounts. This journey retraces their childhood in Nice, the horror of deportation, and the necessary reconstruction after the war. It reveals the strength of mutual support that never faltered, offering a fresh perspective on an exceptional trajectory viewed through the prism of family intimacy. These rare archives allow us to grasp the human being behind the historical symbol during sessions planned for April 16th and 17th, 2026. A sensitive approach to understand how this clan of women survived the unimaginable.