Teen Arrested for Violent Attack on Rabbi in Orléans Investigated as Hate Crime
Rabbi Arié Engelberg was assaulted while walking with his son, prompting widespread condemnation and raising concerns about rising antisemitism in France.
- Rabbi Arié Engelberg was attacked on March 22, 2025, in Orléans while returning from the synagogue with his 9-year-old son.
- The attack involved physical violence, including punches, kicks, a bite, and verbal insults, and is being investigated as a hate crime.
- A 16-year-old suspect was arrested the same evening and is currently in custody as authorities continue their investigation.
- Jewish organizations, including CRIF and LICRA, have condemned the attack, with LICRA announcing plans to join the legal proceedings as a civil party.
- Local leaders, including the mayor of Orléans, have denounced the incident as a violation of republican values and linked it to a broader rise in antisemitic violence across France.
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