Names of Four Paris Terror Victims Released; Great Synagogue Closed for First Time Since World War 2

franceFrench Jewish community officials released the names of the four victims of the Erev Shabbos terrorist attack in the kosher grocery store eastern Paris, YWN reports.

The victims HY”D were members of the local Jewish community. They are identified as:

1. Yoav Hattab, 21, son of the Chief Rabbi of Tunis
2. Philippe Braham, in his 40s
3. Yohan Cohen, 22
4. Francois-Michel Saada, in his 60s

Organizers announced a silent march against terrorist will take place in France on Sunday. They hope that as many as 1 million people will take part in the event.

The Kvura is expected to take place in Eretz Yisrael in a combined state funeral.

In response to the terror attacks, the Great Synagogue of Paris was closed this Shabbos for the first time since World War 2, @KolHaolam reports.

[TLS, with reports by YWN, and Kol Haolam]

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3 COMMENTS

  1. Very Sad. Now another thing to thank H-shem for: I went shopping Friday & came home. In one piece. Un traumatized. Does anyone know the names for Mishnayos ? Also, it seems its not confirmed yet the first Kadosh on the list is the son of the Rabbi.

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