Jews in France

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.

Chateau D'if, viewed from Marseille.
 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

 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


Exhibition on Jewish history in Arab countries opens in France

The Institut du Monde Arabe is also planning a conference and "ambitious meditation actions" for the public.

CONSTANTINE, ALGERIA, 1899. Fifty-seven years later, in 1956, it would be the site of a short yet crucial battle for area Jews.

French lawmaker says Éric Zemmour part of France's antisemitism problem

Zemmour has not announced a political run but is still polling among President Emmanuel Macron’s most serious challengers in this spring's presidential elections.

 Éric Zemmour in the salon du livre 2012.

6,500 Holocaust survivors to receive pension from Germany for first time

6,500 Holocaust survivors will receive pensions from Germany, including Russian, German, Israeli and French nationals who hid in Nazi-occupied territory.

An original yellow star (not on general display) is seen at the artifacts department of the Yad Vashem World Holocaust Remembrance Center in Jerusalem, ahead of the Israeli annual Holocaust Remembrance Day, April 10, 2018

On this day 2012: Jewish massacre in Toulouse, France leaves 4 dead

The victims were 8-year-old Myriam Monsonego, brothers Arié and Gabriel Sandler, 6 and 3, and their father Rabbi Jonathan Sandler, a teacher at the school.

A relative of Miriam Monsonego mourns during funeral in Jerusalem

Recollections of sheltering from the Holocaust in Saint Martin Vesubie

A memorial walk to the Col de Fenestre pass is held once a year.

The official French memorial ceremony, September 15, 2019

Antisemitic French comedian Dieudonne banned by Facebook and Instagram

"Facebook and Instagram are 'better later than never', but now the Courts must enforce justice against the leading hatemonger of France.”

French comedian Dieudonne M'bala M'bala, also known as Dieudonne (C) performs the "quenelle" gesture

Diaspora Affairs: The reality of antisemitism in France

‘The Jerusalem Post’ visits Paris with the Jewish Agency and takes an in-depth look at the state of the Jews in France

Jewish women in Sarcelles main synagogue complex wait to take part in a shiur.

French MP: Paris should be more supportive of Israel

Constance Le Grip part of large delegation of French MPs visiting, many for first time

People hold Israeli and French flags as they take part in a demonstration supporting Israel on July 27, 2014 in Marseille, southeastern France

Flights of fancy

El Al opens non-stop route to Nice, France

THE NICE seafront on a windy day.

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