The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/richard-prasquier/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 01:16:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Richard Prasquier | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/richard-prasquier/ 32 32 ‘France is not an anti-Semitic country’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/france-is-not-an-anti-semitic-country/ Sun, 07 Jul 2013 14:59:05 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=585342 But 'Israelophobia' is a new form of Jew-hatred, says Richard Prasquier, the outgoing political chief of French Jewish community

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]]> French Jewish Defense League on the attack https://www.timesofisrael.com/french-jewish-defense-league-on-the-attack/ Fri, 28 Jun 2013 07:27:05 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=569606 France's soaring anti-Semitism lures Jewish vigilantes onto the streets with deliberate acts of 'retribution'

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]]> Is French Jewry’s elderly leadership losing touch? https://www.timesofisrael.com/is-french-jewrys-elderly-leadership-losing-touch/ Thu, 30 May 2013 23:01:40 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=529156 In the wake of the umbrella organization CRIF's recent election of Roger Cukierman, 76, many are questioning its relevance and capacity for renewal

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]]> French university slammed for play featuring Goldberg, the greedy money dealer https://www.timesofisrael.com/french-university-slammed-for-play-featuring-goldberg-the-greedy-money-dealer/ Tue, 28 May 2013 14:02:02 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=526318 U. of La Rochelle says nothing wrong with state-subsidized production, 'Your Children’s Role in the Global Economic Recovery,' which Jewish leaders call 'grossly anti-Semitic'

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]]> Cukierman returning to lead French Jewry group https://www.timesofisrael.com/cukierman-returning-to-lead-french-jewry-group/ Tue, 28 May 2013 06:34:47 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=525542 The former CRIF chief resumes post after six years under Richard Prasquier

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]]> French Jewish leader sues Jewish Defense League over photo caption https://www.timesofisrael.com/french-jewish-leader-sues-jewish-defense-league-over-photo-caption/ Sun, 14 Apr 2013 09:27:09 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=457976 Caption reads: 'Richard Prasquier forgiving Mahmoud Abbas, killer of 21 children and three adults at Ma’alot'

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]]> French Jews slam TV portrayal of school killer https://www.timesofisrael.com/french-jews-slam-tv-portrayal-of-school-killer/ Sat, 16 Mar 2013 01:37:48 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=410328 Watched by millions, Mohammed Merah doc omits family testimony about anti-Semitism and portrays terrorist as mental health victim

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]]> Immigration to Israel drops 2 percent in 2012 https://www.timesofisrael.com/immigration-to-israel-drops-2-percent-in-2012/ Mon, 21 Jan 2013 12:21:01 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=349202 As compared to previous year, fewer olim come from North America and Ethiopia, but more arrive from Western Europe

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]]> French Jews pay a price for government effort to curb extremism https://www.timesofisrael.com/french-jews-pay-a-price-for-government-effort-to-curb-extremism/ Thu, 03 Jan 2013 01:05:15 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=328982 Attempts to cut off funding to radical Muslim groups are harming Jewish organizations, while Christian groups haven't been affected

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]]> Bribery claims roil Euro-Jewish relations with US billionaire https://www.timesofisrael.com/bribery-claims-roil-european-jewish-relations-with-us-billionaire/ Wed, 12 Dec 2012 20:29:09 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=311270 Ronald Lauder denies allegations that he attempted to buy votes for favored candidates during communal elections

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]]> Polish ban on ritual slaughter could affect Jews across Europe https://www.timesofisrael.com/polish-ban-on-ritual-slaughter-could-affect-jews-across-europe/ Wed, 05 Dec 2012 01:11:47 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=303364 Country's kosher meat industry supplies communities in many countries; experts tentatively predict recent court ruling will be overturned

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]]> Jewish leader: Circumcision ban will end Jewish life in Europe https://www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-leader-circumcision-ban-will-end-jewish-life-in-europe/ Mon, 03 Dec 2012 15:53:26 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=302242 French communal leader defends practice at meeting with representatives of European Parliament

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]]> Low on funds and state protection, Europe’s Jews remain vulnerable https://www.timesofisrael.com/low-on-funds-and-state-protection-europes-jews-remain-vulnerable/ Sun, 25 Nov 2012 14:30:56 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=288306 Facing constant threats and limited resources, communities across the continent are struggling to provide their own security

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]]> Thousands rally in support of Israel in Paris https://www.timesofisrael.com/thousands-rally-in-support-of-israel-in-paris/ Wed, 21 Nov 2012 12:25:09 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=290270 Pro-Israel activities take place in several European cities

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]]> Moshe Kantor reelected European Jewish Congress president https://www.timesofisrael.com/moshe-kantor-re-elected-european-jewish-congress-president/ Wed, 07 Nov 2012 21:55:59 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=274438 New term will focus on rising anti-Semitism and security threats

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