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.

|ByRABBI PINCHAS GOLDSCHMIDT
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

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.

|ByNAHUM SCHNITZER
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

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

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
France commemorates 13th anniversary of Toulouse school massacre

France commemorates 13th anniversary of Toulouse Jewish school massacre

Arfi and CRIF Toulouse-Occitanie Président Franck Touboul visited the Ozar Hatorah Jewish school and met with the school principal Yaacov Monsonégo, whose daughter was murdered in the attack.

|ByMICHAEL STARR

Russian chief rabbi: France’s Jews should leave if Le Pen wins election

Many French Jews regard Marine Le Pen as dangerous, and the CRIF umbrella group of French Jewish communities has called her and the communist candidate Jean-Luc Melenchon 'candidates of hatred.'

APRIL 23, 2017ByJTA
Marine Le Pen, French National Front (FN) political party leader and candidate for French 2017 presidential election, attends a campaign rally in Paris, France, April 17, 2017

It is not time to recognize a Palestinian state, says France's Macron

French presidential front-runner says anti-Zionism leads directly to antisemitism.

APRIL 13, 2017ByRINA BASSIST
EMMANUEL MACRON talks with residents during a presidential campaign visit yesterday in Bagneres de Bigorre, France.

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.

APRIL 1, 2017ByCNAAN LIPHSHIZ/JTA
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.

MARCH 28, 2017ByMANFRED GERSTENFELD
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.

MARCH 6, 2017ByRINA BASSIST
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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.

MARCH 3, 2017ByREUTERS
A man wears a kippa.

Problematic candidates for France’s presidency

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

FEBRUARY 7, 2017ByMANFRED GERSTENFELD
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.

FEBRUARY 7, 2017ByJTA
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.

JANUARY 31, 2017ByRINA BASSIST
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.

NOVEMBER 21, 2016ByRINA BASSIST
Paris, France