French Jewish Community

When fighting antisemitism you can’t pick and choose

A far-left French conundrum: It’s hard to understand how someone could be moved by the cries of a frail, elderly Jewish woman in police custody, yet dismiss the horrors of Oct. 7. Op-ed.

Paris Jews bet on community's future with new giant JCC

Amid existential angst, Parisian Jews bet on their community’s future with a giant new community center.

French pres candidate probed for text message sent to Jews

Privacy watchdog to investigate whether Eric Zemmour illegally used database based on religion to send message to Jewish community members.

Smotrich in France:

'I'm your emissary in Israel'

MK Bezalel Smotrich meets representatives of French Jewish organizations in Paris.

Teen arrested for waving machete at French Jewish school

Teen hurls marbles at students, calling 'dirty Jews', while brandishing machete in front of Jewish high school in France.

French Jew gives up right to priceless artwork stolen by Nazis

After 10-yr dispute with the U of Oklahoma, 81-year old French department store heiress decides to give up her battle for Pissarro painting.

Gang leader who abducted French Jewish family gets 12yrs in jail

Well known Pinto family was held and beaten for hours in their house while assailants searched for money and valuables that weren't there.

French Jewish resistance fighter who helped children dies at 101

In 1942, Colette Brull-Ulmann saved children at Rothschild Hospital in Paris by smuggling them out using fake death certificates.

French Jewish judge resigns in protest of Halimi murder case

In interview with French media, Jack Broda asks what has happened to justice and calls Halimi's murder "an anti-Semitic assassination."

Up to 2,000 French Jews may have died of coronavirus

'In our busiest two weeks, we sent 80 coffins to Israel,' local ZAKA chief says.

Does French election mean Jews can breathe sigh of relief?

Rabbi Levi Matusov of Paris Tunisian community and close associate of President-elect Emmanuel Macron: 'We agreed we have long way to go.'

With immigration surging, French 'mass-aliyah' lands in Israel

Hundreds of French immigrants arrive in largest summer aliyah event from second largest Diaspora community.

Jewish woman succumbs to injuries from Nice terror attack

Raymonde Mamane becomes first Jewish fatality from massive terror attack in southern French city.

Outrage after 1980 Paris synagogue bombing suspect walks free

Rue Copernic bombing suspect released with monitoring bracelet. French Jewish leaders: release an 'outrage', 'insult to victims.'

France's surrender to PLO and Muslim pressure on "Palestine"

Marseilles fans show solidarity with kippot during soccer match

Fan clubs of Marseilles soccer team urge their supporters to come to the game wearing kippot to show solidarity with Jewish Community.

French Twitter users show support for kippah protest

French Twitter posters use #TousAvecUneKippa along with pictures of celebrities wearing kippot in support of Jewish community.

Jewish pride: Kippot to be distributed on French streets

Rabbi Levi Matusof says despite calls to stop wearing kippot in public, more and more French Jews are looking for sense of connection.

French wear kippot as sign of solidarity with Jewish community

Non-Jewish Frenchman in Marseilles have told community President Zvi Amar that they will wear kippot to show solidarity with the community.

Marseilles: Jew targeted in anti-Semitic machete attack

Jewish teacher attacked by machete-wielding teen on his way to school near community synagogue in Marseilles.

French Jews wary after far-right gains in French elections

Marine Le Pen's National Front ahead in polls; French Jewish MP unsettled by reactionist vote.

French Jewish groups call for 'merciless war' against terror

Umbrella organization of French Jewish groups condemns Paris attacks, issues new safety instructions to synagogues.

In France, denouncing anti-Semitism is risky

France: Jews, Muslims Forced to Wear Red Discs Around Necks

Elementary school students in Burgundy singled out for not eating pork; mayor withdraws initiative in shock after parents, leaders protest.

French Aliyah Stealing Paris Hi-Tech Talent

France's Economy Minister visits Israel to lure back Jewish business and hi-tech experts, insists Jews 'can innovate as well in France.'

Will French Students be Forced to Eat Pork?

French court to rule on controversial decision to ban kosher, halal meal options in one town's schools.

200 French Immigrants Arrive as French Aliyah Takes Off

French Aliyah up 11% since 2014; Israel expecting between 30,000 - 35,000 new immigrants this year - the most since 2005.

Paris to Build 'European Center for Judaism'

'It would’ve been easy to give up and say Jews are leaving,' says Jewish Consistoire head. 'I want to convey a different message.'

Rebuilding

Paris Supermarket to Reopen Two Months After Attack

Site of January's hostage crisis and murder of 4 Jews to reopen with new staff, renovations just two months after heinous attack.

French Jews Can’t Get Any More Integrated than they Already Are

Jews remaining in France are caught between the oversights of the government and Muslims’ own sense of misery.

Interview

'There is No Future for Jews in Western Europe'

Jewish Agency chairman Natan Sharansky urges gov't to invest more money in Aliyah, ahead of expected 15,000 new immigrants in 2015.

Anti-Semitism Doubled in France in 2014

Days after report says France is the world's most dangerous country for Jews, CRIF reveals huge increase in anti-Semitic violence in 2014.

US Jewish Security Arm Urges Groups to Report Threats

After terror attacks in Paris left 17 dead, the Secure Community Network calls on US Jewish organizations to report threats and attacks.

Far Left to Petition Against Plan to Bring French Jews to Judea

Housing Minister Uri Ariel's plan receives fierce backlash from Left, calls idea to bring French to Judea-Samaria a 'cynical move.'

Chief Rabbi Urges French Jews: Don't Abandon Your Faith

Chief Rabbi David Lau urges French Jewry to be kinder to one another, keep observing commandments in light of tragedy.

30% of French Jewish Students Stay Home After Attacks

Despite security detail at 700 Jewish institutions, 1 in 3 stay home after Friday attack; students say they are afraid for their lives.

Supermarket Manager 'Can No Longer Remain in Paris'

Brother of Hyper Casher manager and terror victim, Patrice Oalid, tells German newspaper Patrice plans to make aliyah after recovering.

Minister of Immigrant Absorption: Expedite the Aliyah Process

Minister of Absorption Sofa Landver vows to ease Aliyah for all immigrants - but especially French Jews.

French Comedian Investigated for 'Inciting Terrorism'

Notorious anti-Semitic comic Dieudonne is being investigated for a Facebook comment poking fun at last week's terror attacks.

To leave, or to stay?

Israeli, French Leaders Divided on Right Place for France's Jews

While Israeli PM Netanyahu calls for Jews to 'come home to Israel,' French leaders argue security will be ramped up to protect them.

Watch: Solidarity Rally with the Jews of France

Dozens of French immigrants and public officials gathered in Tel Aviv to show support for the French Jews killed in a terror attack Friday.

Sharansky: Europe Must Be as Concerned as We Are

On his way to attend mass rally in Paris, Natan Sharansky shares his thoughts on Jews' security in Europe and immigration to Israel.

'French Aliyah Will Double in 2015'

Rabbi Moshe Sabag estimates that 14 or 15 thousand French Jews will immigrate to Israel as a result of recent terror attacks.

Netanyahu Flies to Paris for Memorial Rally

On his way to Paris Sunday morning, Netanyahu called for a renewed fight against terrorism and for Jews to come home to Israel.

Rabbi: No Injuries in Paris Synagogue Attack a 'Miracle'

'We see now that Torah protects and saves,' Rabbi of Paris synagogue says, two days after terrorist sprays bullets at the building.

French MP Presents Netanyahu with 'AntiSemitox'

'Magic pill' against anti-Semitism evokes smile from PM, highlights need to battle hate crimes in France.

1,100 French Jewish Teens Celebrate Hannukah in Jerusalem

Large-scale high school trip part of Jewish Agency efforts to increase French Aliyah (immigration).

French Jews Turn to Krav Maga in Battle Against Anti-Semitism

Martial arts program aimed specifically at French Jews to train them, mentally and physically, to fight frequent attacks.

Jewish Leader Indicted For Calling Dieudonne 'Anti-Semite'

Dieudonne M'Bala M'Bala has 10 convictions of incitement - but a French Jewish leader is being indicted for calling him out on it.

French Official: Several Jewish Converts Fighting for ISIS

A 'handful' of Jewish teenagers said to have joined ISIS. Jewish community officials say trend 'inconceivable.'

Jewish Groups React to Possible Jewish Defense League Ban

French Jewish leaders distance themselves from controversial group, but also question why violent pro-Palestinian groups do not face a ban.

Despite Anti-Semitism Fear, Anti-Israel Protests Resume in Paris

Brief ban lifted after 'guarantee' given that demonstrations would not descend into violence; minister denounces Jewish Defense League.

Paris Allows Anti-Israel Protests to Resume Despite Violence

French Prime Minister Manuel Valls condemns 'hatred' in pro-Palestinian demonstrations, but says protesters have 'legitimate motives.'

Paris: Police Ban Pro-Palestinian Protest Due to Anti-Semitism

Police ban demonstration after protestors call to 'smash the Jews' on Twitter.

Watch: Natan Sharansky Speaks on French Aliyah

What are the driving factors behind over 1% of the French Jewish community moving to Israel in 2014? Special Arutz Sheva interview.

France's Jewish Community Elects New Grand Rabbi

Haim Korsia, 51, the Jewish chaplain of the French army, was elected to a seven-year term by members of the Central Consistory.

Another Anti-Semitic Attack?

Paris: Jews Stabbed Hours After Brussels Attacks

French Interior Ministry ups security at Jewish sites following stabbing; details still developing.

Canadian Court Backs Extradition of Terrorist

Court dismisses Hassan Diab's appeals, supports government order to extradite to France. Diab accused in 1980 bombing of French synagogue.

French Aliyah Skyrocketing Amid Growing Anti-Semitism

Jewish Agency official estimates up to 5,000 French citizens leaving for Israel in 2014 - a new record.

'Israel has a Responsibility to Protect French Jewry'

MK Yoni Chetboun links Holocaust Memorial Day with the present-day realities of French Jewry, vows to bring more home to Israel.