The incident occurred during nationwide riots that led to more than 1,800 arrests and included attacks on police stations, public buildings, and luxury stores. The US State Department expressed concern over the synagogue break-in, while views diverge on whether the unrest is a student movement protesting the education system or a result of Islamist infiltration in Europe.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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French Jewish Community Hides Identities Following National Riots
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Synagogues across France canceled Shabbat afternoon prayers and told members to stop wearing religious attire in public to avoid being targeted by mobs. Jewish residents were specifically instructed to stop wearing kippahs or tzitzit and to avoid lingering outside houses of worship after rioters broke into and vandalized a synagogue on Burnouf Street in Paris's 19th arrondissement on Oct. 18.
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