The Jewish community's place in French society

France is home to the largest Jewish community in Europe. But their quest for a place in French society has been a turbulent one. In some towns, the Jewish population has been divided by six in recent years as Jewish families leave to escape anti-Semitic acts. We look back on history and see how the Jewish community and local associations are trying to fight daily prejudice. We also talk about new forms of anti-Semitism and their origins with sociologist Michel Wieviorka.

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By Jeanne LAVENANT , Nadia CHARBIT , Camille FEVRIER , Stéphanie CHEVAL , Sonia BARITELLO