Jews in France

Sages, synagogues, and seaside: Discovering Jewish history along the French Riviera

When identifying ourselves, we did not hide the fact that we are Israeli, and reactions were polite. I consider visiting places of Jewish interest a way of supporting the local community.

Chateau D'if, viewed from Marseille.
 People visit a memorial dedicated to the children of the Paris Vel D'Hiv round-up, on January 27, 2011 in Orleans, central France, after its unveiling as part of a worldwide souvenir day.

Elderly Jewish man beaten in France while feeding stray cats - report

 France commemorates 13th anniversary of Toulouse school massacre

France commemorates 13th anniversary of Toulouse Jewish school massacre

 Paris 2024 Olympics - Football - Men's Group D - Israel vs Paraguay - Parc des Princes, Paris, France - July 27, 2024

Antisemitism in France set to become the new norm, with 100 incidents monthly - SPCJ report


'No to antisemitism!' Thousands chant in central Paris square

One activist told the 'Post,' "I am not Jewish, and I do not think this is a ‘Jewish problem’. It is a problem of all of us, all French people."

 President of France Emmanuel Macron (center) visits the desecrated Quatzenheim cemetery in eastern France on Tuesday

Jewish philosopher assaulted, called 'dirty Jew' by yellow vest protesters

The yellow vest protesters followed Alain Finkielkraut as he walked away from the protest and down the street, yelling antisemitic insults at him.

Alain Finkielkraut in the Institut de France library, Paris, France, December 1, 2016.

‘Juden!’ spray painted in yellow on window of Paris bagel shop

This is not the first act of antisemitic vandalism in Paris.

French Police checking vehicles on the 'Bridge of Europe' between Strasbourg and Kehl Germany as a security measure in the wake of attacks in Paris on Nov. 14 2015

French parliament building locked down after death threats to Jewish MP

He received a letter that read "Fat Zionist pig" and "You are not French."

MEYER HABIB

Anti-Zionist graffiti painted on French synagogue

“Anti-Zionist rhetoric targeting Israel that is placed on a synagogue confirms that anti-Zionists are notorious anti-Semites.”

Members of the Jewish community at the synagogue in Bordeaux, southwestern France.

'Too many Arabs' and 'too few Jews' in French city, politician says

Aviv Zonabend later retracted some of his comments, saying he meant to target Islamists, not Arabs.

The Capitole de Toulouse, the city's main administrative building

250 French intellectuals demand action on antisemitism

Among the signatories who called for antisemitism to be elevated to an issue of national concern were 3 former prime ministers, several elected officials, artists and prominent thinkers.

People participate in a unity rally after the murder of French Holocaust survivor Mireille Knoll in Paris

French police investigate murder of holocaust survivor

A spokesperson said that preliminary evidence did not show an antisemitic characteristic, but that this possibility "has not been discounted."

French police stationed near Eifel Tower

Macron: France will 'one day' recognize West Jerusalem as Israel’s capital

French president tells Jewish leaders that recognition must wait for final status agreement with the Palestinians.

French President Emmanuel Macron attends the 33rd annual dinner of the Representative CRIF in Pari

French rabbi’s baby burned by acid placed in her stroller

Police are looking into a possible antisemitic motive.

A baby in a stroller or carriage (illustrative)