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


Incoming French envoy has strong connection to Israel

Memories of time here during previous posting remain strong, says ambassador-designate Le Gal.

HELENE LE GAL

French Jewish dilemma: Will it be kosher to vote for Marine Le Pen?

The leader of the right-wing National Front party is a potential prime candidate in France’s presidential elections in 2017.

Marine Le Pen (L), France's National Front political party leader, sits next to her father Jean-Marie Le Pen [File]

Exclusive: French government indicates giant bank violates anti-BDS law

On the other side of the Atlantic, where Credit Mutuel has a branch office in New York City, the state’s legislature is negotiating a tough anti-BDS law.

Credit Mutuel's Director General Michel Lucas, leave the Elysee Palace after a meeting with France's President Nicolas Sarkozy

Poll: Most Frenchmen believe Jews responsible for rise in anti-Semitism

According to French media reports the 18-month study 56% of Frenchmen believe that Jews have a “lot of power” and are richer than average.

People hold up signs at a rally in Jerusalem, January 11, following terror attacks in France

Israeli ambassador to France: There is sense of insecurity in Jewish community

"So many incidents definitely take a toll on the community," Aliza Bin-Noun tells "Post."

French soldiers patrol the street in a Jewish neighborhood

Herzog to French leaders: Stop advancing resolutions which hurt Israel

‘Attempts to reach a Palestinian state are unrealistic’

FRENCH PRESIDENT François Hollande welcomes opposition leader MK Isaac Herzog to Paris on Friday.

French mayor pledges to prevent gathering of Ukrainian ‘neo-Nazi’ militia

The group, which uses Nazi symbology for its subunits, is one of several independent militias organized to combat pro-Russian insurgents in eastern Ukraine.

German Neo-nazi

Marseilles Jewish leader urges community to avoid wearing kippa after attack

"Not wearing the kippa can save lives and nothing is more important," Marseilles Jewish community leader Zvi Ammar said.

A man wears a kippa.

French Jewish politician stabbed to death in possible anti-Semitic attack

The victim, whose father helped found the local Jewish cultural association, was active in Jewish affairs and his death has shaken his coreligionists.

ALAIN GHOZLAND

Terrorism doesn’t strike only once

As a survivor of the Hyper Cacher shooting in Paris, Patrice Oualid says his body and heart are wounded forever, but his philanthropic Lev Tov organization offers him a sign of hope.

A memorial for the slain victims of the Hyper Cacher kosher supermarket attack in Paris last January. Due to the sensitive nature of his personal story, Oualid declined to be photographed for this piece