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Historic Synagogue in Benfeld, Alsace is undergoing fullscale renovation

The sumptuously decorated 19th century synagogue in Benfeld, near Strasbourg in Alsace, is undergoing a complex, fullscale restoration to safeguard the building and preserve its unique interior ornamentation.

15 Years After Kidnapping, Remembrances Pour in for Murdered French Jew Ilan Halimi

Words of remembrance circulated on social media to mark the 15th anniversary of the kidnapping of Ilan Halimi, a 23-year-old French Jew who was murdered by an antisemitic gang in 2006.

Exhibition on Holocaust survivors at UNESCO headquarters launched

Today marks the beginning of the photo exhibition "Lest We Forget" at UNESCO headquarters in Paris. More than 200 large-format portraits of Holocaust survivors are displayed in the public spaces of the UNESCO building, as well as on the gates surrounding the building.

France convicts delivery man for refusing kosher food orders, will expel him

A court in eastern France convicted a delivery driver of antisemitic discrimination for refusing to take orders for kosher food, and Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said the Algerian man would be expelled after he completes his four-months prison sentence.

Government spokesperson receives letter filled with antisemitic and homophobic threats

Gabriel Attal, the spokesperson for the French government received a letter filled with antisemitic and homophobic threats.

Food courier in Strasbourg refuses to serve Jews, two kosher restaurant owners say

Two kosher restaurants in Strasbourg said they were declined service by at least one delivery man, who allegedly said he does not want to serve Jews.

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