VOICED : French Jews flee Paris suburbs over rising anti Semitism

VOICED : French Jews flee Paris suburbs over rising anti Semitism

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Social Studies

10th Grade - University

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Alan Benamou's home in a Paris suburb was burglarized, prompting him to leave due to antisemitic threats. The Jewish community in Paris has been shrinking, with many members feeling insecure and concealing their identity. Some Jews are moving to safer neighborhoods like the 17th arrondissement, known as Little Jerusalem, while others are emigrating to countries like Israel, Canada, and the US. The video explores the challenges faced by French Jews and their search for safety.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event led Alan Benamou to leave his home in a Paris suburb?

A change in job location

A natural disaster

A burglary with anti-Semitic graffiti

A family decision to move

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How has the Jewish community in Alan Benamou's area changed over time?

It has grown significantly

It has remained the same

It has become more diverse

It has decreased in size

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one way the Jewish community is responding to growing insecurity?

By organizing protests

By increasing synagogue attendance

By hiding religious symbols

By moving to rural areas

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which Paris neighborhood is becoming a new haven for Jewish families?

The 10th arrondissement

The 20th arrondissement

The 17th arrondissement

The 5th arrondissement

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In 2015, which country did the largest number of Jews from France move to?

The United States

Canada

Great Britain

Israel