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In France’s elections, dramatic upsets turn surprise front-runner into top choice for many Jews

With old favorites knocked out of the presidential race and the far-right National Front party making worrisome gains, many Jews are supporting the independent, Emmanuel Macron.

By Cnaan Liphshiz February 7, 2017 10:20 am

Socialist primary winner in France had backing of prominent anti-Semites

Benoit Hamon, who disavowed the endorsement of convicted Holocaust deniers Dieudonne and Alain Soral, easily defeated Prime Minister Manuel Valls.

January 30, 2017 8:47 am

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen ahead in presidential poll

Le Pen has sought to gain mainstream acceptance for the National Front by distancing herself and her party from anti-Semitic rhetoric.

January 19, 2017 8:29 am

72 countries, including US, to attend Paris peace conference

January 11, 2017 3:11 pm

Southern French city of Carpentras to renovate 650-year-old synagogue

December 19, 2016 12:03 pm

Jewish ex-education minister in France announces his candidacy for president

December 13, 2016 7:16 am

Why Jews in France might give right-wing populist Francois Fillon a chance

By Cnaan Liphshiz November 29, 2016 11:26 am

Israeli lawmaker: Israelis should ‘think twice’ before purchasing French products

November 28, 2016 11:56 am

French presidential candidate’s claim about Jews ‘a misunderstanding,’ spokesman says

November 23, 2016 1:14 pm

US-run fund begins reimbursing survivors shipped to Nazi camps via French trains

September 15, 2016 5:39 pm

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In France’s elections, dramatic upsets turn surprise front-runner into top choice for many Jews

Socialist primary winner in France had backing of prominent anti-Semites

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen ahead in presidential poll

72 countries, including US, to attend Paris peace conference

Southern French city of Carpentras to renovate 650-year-old synagogue

Jewish ex-education minister in France announces his candidacy for president

Why Jews in France might give right-wing populist Francois Fillon a chance

Israeli lawmaker: Israelis should ‘think twice’ before purchasing French products

French presidential candidate’s claim about Jews ‘a misunderstanding,’ spokesman says

US-run fund begins reimbursing survivors shipped to Nazi camps via French trains

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