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Chabad House opens in Pacific archipelago of New Caledonia

The area, whose main city is located 1,600 miles northeast of Melboure, is the 91st land in which the Hasidic movement maintains a year-round presence in a Jewish center.

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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.

Benoit Hamon

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.

Marine Le Pen

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

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72 countries, including US, to attend Paris peace conference

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

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

Francois Fillon

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

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

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

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