French jews

From France to America, hatred of Israel is eroding the West - opinion

The West’s growing hostility toward Israel is fueling the very extremism and antisemitism threatening its own societies.

A fire burns, as Police officers in riot gear stand guard, during civil unrest, the day after a national day of demonstrations against the cost of living and rising fuel prices, in Paris, France, October 18, 2026.
Two members of staff hold the painting by late Franco-Danish painter Camille Pissarro "Darse de peche et bassin Duquesne, Dieppe, apres-midi ensoleillee" (Fishing dock and Duquesne basin, Dieppe, sunny afternoon) during the photocall at the Sotheby's auction house, in central London, in 2024

Painting Nazis stole from French Jew during WWII to be returned to owner's family, Paris court says

Immigrants from France are welcomed to Israel at Ben-Gurion Airport in August.

French political turmoil may affect olim with restrictions on transferring money out of country

Demonstrators sit on the roadway in front of officers of the French CRS riot police during a protest organised by student collectives and trade unions in Paris, France, October 22, 2026

France in flames: As Paris lectures Israel, riots leave its Jews fearing for their safety - opinion


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.’

Israel's Bezalel Smotrich to visit France on the way back from the US

Smotrich will visit France in order to participate in a memorial service for Jacques Kupfer, a vocal and influential Likud activist who passed away at the age of 74.

 Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich is seen speaking ahead of his Religious Zionist Party faction meeting at the Israeli Knesset, in Jerusalem, on January 2, 2023.

Gov't to create new positions in Religious Services Ministry - report

According to a draft of the coalition agreements, the government will vote on a decision for the allocation of two new positions in the Religious Affairs Ministry. 

 SHAS PARTY head Arye Deri speaks to supporters as projected results from the Knesset election are announced, in Jerusalem, on November 1.

French-born Chabad rabbi ‘stuck’ in Israel by IDF for not enlisting

He was detained when he asked to leave the country at the end of a vacation in August with his wife and daughter. The case was publicized by Kol Barama radio journalist Mendi Rizel.

A young Haredi man outside the IDF enlistment office in Jerusalem

French Jews 'on the front line' of battling antisemitism - CRIF head

The French Jewish community has been facing a lot of antisemitism lately and they are calling on authorities to dig into all possible motivations of the attacks.

 A demonstrator holds a sign that reads 'no to antisemitism', during a protest against antisemitism and to commemorate the 2012 Toulouse attack against a Jewish school that left three children and an adult dead, at the Place de la Republique square in Paris, France, March 13, 2022.