# Synagogue Ransacked During French Riots

> Jewish businesses and a Paris synagogue were ransacked during French riots as leaders demand emergency state declaration.
- Title: Synagogue Ransacked During French Riots · New York Post
- Summary: Jewish businesses and a Paris synagogue were ransacked during French riots as leaders demand emergency state declaration. French Jewish leaders called for a…
- Keywords: synagogue, jewish businesses, paris, french riots, state of emergency, emmanuel macron, combat antisemitism movement, unified jewish social fund, news, entertainment, Ransacked, During
- Source: New York Post — https://nypost.com/2026/10/18/world-news/synagogue-ransacked-jewish-businesses-hit-during-french-riots
- Published: 2026-10-18T19:23:36+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: synagogue, jewish businesses, paris, french riots, state of emergency, emmanuel macron, combat antisemitism movement, unified jewish social fund, news, entertainment
## Synagogue vandalized
A synagogue in paris was ransacked during nationwide protests on saturday.

> When chaos and violence take over the streets, synagogues are the first to suffer
## Jewish businesses looted
Looters targeted jewish businesses in paris and marseille during the riots.

> They must have thought that since they are jewish, there must be money there
## Jewish leaders demand emergency
Jewish leaders called for president emmanuel macron to declare a state of emergency.

> I believe we need to declare a state of emergency in france
## Riots target jewish properties
Rioters vandalized jewish-owned shops in marseille and paris during the protests.

> They can’t be a coincidence that they chose to target a jewish place of worship
## Police overwhelmed
Local police were overwhelmed by rioters in paris during the weekend riots.

> We are questioning whether they can ensure everyone’s safety
## Key takeaway

French Jewish leaders called for a state of emergency after riots targeted Jewish businesses and a Paris synagogue.