Overview

• Rabbi Arié Engelberg was attacked on March 22, 2025, in Orléans while walking home from the synagogue with his 9-year-old son.
• The suspect, a 16-year-old minor with a history of legal troubles, allegedly used antisemitic insults, spat at the rabbi, and physically assaulted him, including biting his shoulder.
• The suspect, who initially claimed to be Palestinian but later admitted to being Moroccan, is in detention and will face trial in April before a juvenile court.
• Political leaders, including President Emmanuel Macron, and organizations have condemned the attack, calling for stronger action against antisemitism in France.
• A silent march is scheduled for March 25 in Orléans to support the rabbi and denounce antisemitism, though Rabbi Engelberg will not attend as he focuses on his family and recovery.