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Paris synagogue broken into and Jewish-owned shops burned in Marseille during riots

Prayer books were scattered and Torah scrolls left unharmed; the SPCJ found no evidence Jewish sites were deliberately targeted.

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Intruders broke into the temporary premises of the Ohalei Yaakov synagogue in Paris's 19th arrondissement overnight between 17 and 18 October. Prayer books, tefillin and other objects were scattered and the rabbi's office was searched. The Torah scrolls appeared unharmed.1JTA via Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle2The Jewish Chronicle

A synagogue committee member said it appeared to be mainly an attempted theft, and nothing was believed to be missing.1JTA via Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle

In Marseille, Jewish-owned shops were among businesses set on fire during the riots.1JTA via Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle

The Jewish Community Protection Service (SPCJ) said "there was no evidence that Jewish institutions or businesses were deliberately targeted."1JTA via Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle

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    A synagogue and Jewish-owned shops damaged in French riotsJTA via Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle 19 October 2026jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com
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