Jews in France

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

The Jewish man was feeding cats while wearing his yarmulke and tzitzit when he was reportedly accosted by a drunk man in his 40s.

 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.
 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

 People attend a demonstration against antisemitism at the Place de la Bastille after three teenagers aged 12 to 13 were indicted in Courbevoie, accused of rape and antisemitic violence against a 12-year-old girl, in Paris, France, June 20, 2024.

'Jews live here': French anti-antisemitism campaign hits close to home


Krav Maga, an Israeli martial art, is trending in Paris

For some, religion stays outside the ring. For others, religion is at its very center.

A FEMALE officer demonstrates a move a during a training session in Krav Maga, an Israeli self-defense technique, at a military base on the Golan Heights on March 1.

The relationship between Israel and Marine Le Pen

Once the FN has been legitimized in France, Israel’s attitude toward it may well become an increasingly marginal consideration.

France's far-right National Front political party leader Marine Le Pen delivers a speech during a political rally in Six-Fours, near Toulon

‘Israel Apartheid Week’ begins today in France

Israeli ambassador calls on mayors to reject BDS conferences in their cities.

Boycott Israel

Teenager jailed for seven years for attack on Jewish teacher in France

The teen was charged with attempted murder in connection with a terrorist attack, with the aggravating factor of anti-semitism.

A man wears a kippa.

Problematic candidates for France’s presidency

The Jewish community has maintained its long-term negative attitude toward the FN.

A WORKER puts the final touches on a figure of former French prime minister Francois Fillon, flanked by National Front leader Marine Le Pen and Emmanuel Macron, head of the political movement En Marche!, or Onwards!, during preparations for the carnival parade in Nice, France, earlier this month

Le Pen: Jews should sacrifice yarmulke in struggle against radical Islam

Le Pen is a leading contender in the upcoming French presidential contest, with a recent poll showing her advancing to the second round of balloting in May.

France's far-right National Front political party leader Marine Le Pen delivers a speech during a political rally in Six-Fours, near Toulon

Analysis: A sense of déjà vu in the French left-wing primaries

Currently, most pundits predict Hamon will not make it to the second presidential election campaign.

Benoit Hamon (L), French Socialist party's 2017 presidential candidate, talks to journalists as he leaves after a meeting with the French Prime Minister at the Hotel Matignon in Paris, France

A pleasant surprise for many of France’s Jews

Francois Fillon is seen as having positive views for community.

Paris, France

France says Israeli bill on settlements a risk to two-state solution

"This proposed law, if it were adopted, would once again jeopardize a two-state solution and would contribute in worsening tensions on the ground."

Construction in Amona settlement

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