french jews

French conservative leader embraces Marine Le Pen’s far-right party with history of antisemitism

Even as Marine Le Pen has publicly denounced antisemitism, her supporters still disproportionately harbor antisemitic attitudes.

By SHIRA LI BARTOV/JTA
12/06/2024

How D-Day saved Europe, and my family, from the Nazis

For me, D-Day is a day of personal contemplation and of profound thanks to those who sacrificed that I might live.

By GERARD LEVAL
05/06/2024

October 7 survivor stuns Cannes in 'Bring them Home' dress decorated with the hostages's faces

Laura Blajman-Kadar was at the Nova music festival on the day of the massacre and managed to hide with her husband and seven friends as they heard gunshots and killing all around them.

Isaac Herzog poses with French immigrants as they disembark from their aliya flight.

Are French Jews making aliyah because of antisemitism or Zionism?

French Jews are very Zionist and have strong connections to Israel, said Sion, and many have wanted to move to Israel and come to help build up the state for a long time.

Paris assailant calls man in kippah 'dirty Jew,' attacks him as he leaves synagogue

“Everything is being done to find the author of this unspeakable act,” wrote Gerald Darmanin, the French Interior Minister, on X.

Jewish journalist wound up in French debate over antisemitism and Islamophobia

“I believe in the French Republic staying a space of debate, where religion is a private question,” said Ruth Elkrief.

By SHIRA LI BARTOV/JTA
22/02/2024

Jewish woman in France alleges wig removed in discriminatory police encounter - report

The incident occurred after a traffic stop where the woman, referred to as Sarah (a pseudonym to protect her identity), was accused of failing to comply with police instructions.

As many antisemitic acts committed in France since October 7, than in last three years total

Antisemitic acts surged in France immediately after the broadcasting of the October 7 Massacre, a 700% increase.

Hate surge on X after new gay and half Jewish French PM assumes office

The appointment of Attal, the son of a Jewish man, as Prime Minister has, according to the UEJF, led to "a wave of hatred" on Twitter.

'You're Jewish, we will rape you': Nursery director targeted in Paris attack

“You’re Jewish, you’re a Zionist. We will rape you, cut you up as they do in Gaza."

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