Rabbi punched several times in stomach in Normandy, insulted in unknown language
David Hennequet, commander at the Deauville police station, told Ouest-France that the rabbi was struck by three drunken individuals at around 3:30pm.
A French rabbi was violently hit several times in the stomach on Friday in Normandy, according to the rabbi himself as well as local police.
In a screenshotted statement published to social media, Rabbi Elie Lemmel wrote "I received a blow and was insulted in a language I didn't understand."
He added that "thank God, everything is okay." The rabbi also gave words of encouragement to the community saying "if we are feeling delicate when a person in our community is physically harmed, then let us strengthen ourselves spiritually."
Le Rav Elie Lemmel a été agressé ce vendredi après-midi à Deauville. Il a reçu un coup et des insultes, des faits qu'il a lui-même confirmés. Voici ses propos pic.twitter.com/QtbftyeVHv— 🎗️ Ici_Fauvette (@IFauvette) June 1, 2025
Police investigate attack on Normandy rabbi
David Hennequet, commander at the Deauville police station, told Ouest-France that the rabbi was struck by three drunken individuals at around 3:30pm. The police has opened an investigation.The Jerusalem Post has reached out to the rabbi for comment.
