French jews

'Feared for my life': French Jew recalls antisemitic attacks in Barcelona when leaving synagogue

"For 40 minutes, hundreds of people humiliated us and spat on us. There was a huge crowd around us. We feared we would be murdered," Jimmy Zaghroun, a 41-year-old French Jew from Paris, said.

People march during a pro-Palestinian protest in Barcelona, Spain, October 4, 2025
The Portico d'Ottavia, a prominent ancient Roman structure located in the historical Jewish Ghetto quarter of Rome (Illustrative).

French Jewish tourist wearing kippah attacked twice in two days in Rome

THE MIZRAHI identity is central to "Just An Illusion."

The story behind French-Jewish directing partners’ film ‘Just An Illusion’ - interview

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Twelve Torah scrolls stolen in targeted antisemitic break-in at synagogue near Paris


French man sentenced to 12 years in prison for antisemitic attack

During the heinous attack, the perpetrators tied up the couple, ransacked their home for cash under the stereotype that "Jews don’t put money in the bank," and subjected the young woman to rape.

 A woman walks past a building tagged with Stars of David in Paris, France, October 31, 2023

Macron says France will be 'ruthless' against antisemitism

"Antisemitism is resurfacing, in words, on the walls," Macron said in a speech. "The Republic does not and will not compromise, and we will be ruthless against those who carry that hatred."

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and French President Emmanuel Macron shake hands at a joint press conference, amid the Israeli-Hamas conflict, in Jerusalem, October 24, 2023

819 antisemitic incidents plague French Jewry since Hamas massacre

New Trend: Jews taking off their mezuzahs because of violence and fear as questions are raised about the state of tolerance and security for Jews in France.

 Stars of David are seen graffitied onto French homes in this TV broadcast screenshot.

French lawmaker demands 'swift, strict' prosecution of Hamas supporters

The French government has reported 24 arrests for more than 100 antisemitic acts since the Hamas terror attack.

 French Justice Minister Eric Dupond-Moretti arrives to attend the weekly cabinet meeting, after a government reshuffle, at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, July 21, 2023.

J7 Global Task Force born in order to address surge in antisemitism internationally

This initiative will unite leaders from the world's most significant Jewish communities to devise coordinated strategies, discuss mutual challenges, and share best practices.

 People wearing antisemitism and nazi symbols argue with conservatives during a protest outside the Tampa Convention Center where the Turning Point USA’s (TPUSA) Student Action Summit (SAS) is held, in Tampa, Florida, U.S. July 23, 2022.

Knesset holds Commemoration day in memory of Diaspora Jewry amid France riots

The initiative for the commemoration, known as Zion Day, was spearheaded by MK Ariel Kallner of the Likud party.

Commemoration day in memory of Diaspora Jewry held in the Knesset amidst violent riots in France

Netanyahu condemns antisemitic attacks in France riots

Rioters vandalized the Holocaust memorial site in Paris, known as The Memorial to the Martyrs of the Deportation, during the ongoing violent anti-police demonstrations.

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu leads a cabinet meeting, at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem on July 2, 2023.

Despite boycotts, Smotrich meets Jewish organizations in France

During the meeting, the participants raised issues such as the state of aliyah to Israel and difficulties that professionals in the medical fields from France encounter when trying to immigrate.

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich is seen during a cabinet meeting in Jerusalem on May 14, 2023

Paris court gives 1980 synagogue bomber life sentence

The bombing, which took place on Oct. 3, 1980, was understood to be the first fatal antisemitic attack in France since the Holocaust.

General view of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France

Gad Elmaleh’s movie about religion is kind of parve -review

Elmaleh, a Moroccan-born Jew, is one of France’s most popular comedians and was voted the funniest person in France.

 SCENES FROM Gad Elmaleh’s ‘Stay With Us.’