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French Talmud edition marks historic turnaround at Jerusalem ceremony

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First reported by Srugim · Jun 24, 2026

What happened

A new French-language Talmud edition, based on Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz’s commentary, has been completed and unveiled in Jerusalem. Backed by the Patrick and Lina Drahi Foundation, it was presented as a historic reversal of the French role in the burning of the Talmud in Paris.

  • 01A new French Talmud edition was completed after years of work.
  • 02The project is based on Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz’s commentary.
  • 03It was launched at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem.
  • 04Patrick Drahi’s foundation funded the project.
  • 05Speakers linked the edition to the historic burning of the Talmud in Paris.

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Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJun 25, 2026
French Talmud edition marks historic turnaround at Jerusalem ceremony
Arutz ShevaRight · HebrewJun 24, 2026
First Complete French Talmud Translation Published in Jerusalem on Historic Date
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJun 24, 2026
French Translation of the Talmud Completed in Jerusalem on the Anniversary of Its Burning in Paris
SrugimRight · HebrewJun 24, 2026
First Complete French Talmud Translation Marks 782 Years Since Paris Burning

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