Silent March in Orléans Condemns Antisemitic Attack on Rabbi

Over 1,300 people gathered on March 25 to support Rabbi Arié Engelberg and denounce rising antisemitism in France after his violent assault days earlier.

Rabbi Arié Engelberg was violently attacked on March 22 in Orléans, with the 16-year-old suspect now in custody and facing trial in April 2025.
The attack, classified as motivated by religious bias, has drawn widespread condemnation, including from President Emmanuel Macron, who called antisemitism 'a poison.'
A silent march on March 25 in Orléans saw over 1,300 participants, including local officials and interfaith leaders, showing solidarity with the rabbi and rejecting antisemitism.
The French Interior Minister has announced increased security measures for Jewish places of worship in response to the incident.
The attack has reignited discussions about the persistence of antisemitism in France, where incidents increased significantly in recent years, with 1,570 acts recorded in 2024.