Tag: France

The text discusses Israeli Prime Minister Bennett's presence at COP26, highlighting that Israel is not meeting its environmental goals despite the impression given.
This text mentions a live discussion titled "How the Jews Went Right in Britain" as part of a four-part series called "21st Century Europe and the Jews."
Dr. Itay Lotem, a Senior Lecturer at the University of Westminster, explores the theme of colonial memory in Britain and France in his book, "The Memory of Colonialism in Britain and France: The Sins of Silence."
In his new book, "The Memory of Colonialism in Britain and France: The Sins of Silence," Dr. Itay Lotem delves into Britain and France's remembrance of colonialism.
This text discusses the experiences of parents who have seen their children convert to radical Islam in France.
In this article, Véronique Mottier, a scholar at Jesus College, University of Cambridge, explores the relationship between xenophobic nationalist parties in Europe and their supposed commitment to gender equality and women's rights.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is facing challenges as his attempt to appoint a loyalist as Justice Minister backfires, leading to increased unity among his rivals.
The podcast highlights a protest in France against the unjust verdict in the anti-Semitic murder case of Sarah Halimi, showcasing resilience and supporting Zionism.
Israel is leading in COVID-19 vaccinations, with 20% of its population vaccinated, including two-thirds of those over 60 and most medical staff receiving their first dose.
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Turkey recently criticized President Emmanuel Macron of France, stating that Macron needs mental treatment due to his policies against Islamist separatism.
This episode of the Jewish Lives Podcast discusses the life of Sarah Bernhardt, highlighting her fascinating journey from an illegitimate and scandalous child of a courtesan to becoming the most famous actress in history and a national icon of France.
On this episode of People of the Pod, Simone Rodan-Benzaquen discusses the French National Assembly's adoption of the IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism.
The French philosopher Alain Finkielkraut was recently harassed by a group of Yellow Vest protesters in Paris with anti-Semitic and anti-Zionist slurs, despite Finkielkraut's French roots and nuanced views on Jewish identity, patriotism, and Israel.
In the 1830s, France faced a crisis about Enlightenment ideals following the conquest of Algeria.
The text discusses the joy of cooking and eating rhubarb during summer, particularly focusing on a rhubarb tart popular in Jewish homes in France and Alsace.
The article discusses the controversy surrounding Mennel Ibstissem, a Muslim contestant on the French version of The Voice, who faced backlash over her past social media posts, including endorsing anti-Semitic figures and conspiracy theories.
In 2012, Mohamed Merah, supported by his brother Abdelkader, carried out a series of killings in Toulouse, France, which included soldiers and Jewish children at a school.
In France, the Torcy-Cannes gang, led by Jeremie-Louis Sidney, engaged in anti-Semitic Islamist violence.
The funeral of Simone Veil, a prominent figure in French politics and Jewish history, sparked a debate about the identity of France's true Jews.
The murder of Lucie Sarah Halimi, a religious woman in Paris, by a 27-year-old African Muslim, brought attention to the complexities of the case.
Dr. Daniel Lee, a Second World War historian at the University of Sheffield, explores the unique situation of Jews in France and its North African colonies during the Nazi occupation post the 1940 defeat.
"An Officer and a Spy" by Robert Harris reexamines the Dreyfus Affair from the perspective of Lieutenant-Colonel Marie-Georges Picquart, emphasizing his role in exonerating the Jewish Captain Alfred Dreyfus, who was falsely accused of espionage for Germany.
Joann Sfar, a prominent French comic book creator, delves into Jewish themes in his works, notably exploring the challenges of anti-Semitism and Jewish identity in Europe.
The article discusses the rise of anti-Semitism in France, attributing it to a mix of historical Islamic anti-Judaism, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and political developments in France since the 1980s.
In his article "Strange Journey: A Response to Shmuel Trigano," the author reflects on Shmuel Trigano's analysis of the rise of anti-Semitism in France, attributing it to historical events in the 1980s and traditional teachings of Islam.