Silent March Planned in Orléans After Antisemitic Attack on Rabbi

A 16-year-old suspect remains in detention following the March 22 assault, as France confronts rising antisemitism.

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.