Following Paris synagogue vandalism, Minister Sofer orders acceleration of French aliyah

“Following Paris synagogue vandalism, Minister Sofer orders acceleration of French aliyah”

Aliyah and Integration Minister Ofir Sofer condemned the vandalism of a synagogue in Paris and ordered steps to accelerate the immigration to Israel of French Jews who have already opened aliyah files. As part of the initiative, the ministry will proactively contact prospective immigrants to help remove obstacles and encourage them to make aliyah immediately. Sofer criticized French President Emmanuel Macron and called on his government to combat antisemitism and ensure the safety of the Jewish…