Jews in France

If France cannot protect its Jews, European order may soon fall alongside it - opinion

France is the keystone of Europe's political and economic order. If Paris cannot keep the peace, Europe's confidence in its own institutions will crack with it.

A car is set ablaze during demonstrations on October 17, 2026 in Paris, France.
Chateau D'if, viewed from Marseille.

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

 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


Desecrated Jewish cemetery in France restored

Mayor of Strasbourg denounces recent antisemitic attacks, says that perpetrators will be caught and punished.

A worker removes antisemitic graffiti at a Jewish cemetery in France, March, 2019

'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