French Jews lead the way on self defense | The Times of Israel

Nowhere in Europe has the rise of anti-Semitism and terrorism been of greater concern than in France. The French Jewish population of 500,000 is the third largest in the world, behind only those in Israel and the United States. In response to the dual threat of Jew-hatred and terror, the French Jewish community maintains an organization to help protect its institutions and empower its members. The efforts can be instructive for Jewish communities and others in Europe, the U.S. and elsewhere.