Over 10 Torah Scrolls Stolen Overnight From Paris Suburb Synagogue, Police Investigate
How 4 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
By ישראל גראדווהל
First reported by Behadrei Haredim · Jul 27, 2026
What happened
More than ten Torah scrolls were stolen overnight from a synagogue in Levallois, near Paris, in a break-in described as professional and antisemitic. French police are investigating the incident, which has deeply shocked the local Jewish community and prompted increased security measures. Authorities are also considering extortion motives and plan to alert synagogues worldwide to prevent illicit sales of the stolen scrolls.
- 01Over 10 Torah scrolls were stolen overnight from a synagogue in Levallois, Paris suburb.
- 02Thieves broke in through the roof exploiting a security gap, police say.
- 03French police launched an accelerated investigation reviewing security footage.
- 04Community leaders condemned the theft as a severe criminal and antisemitic act.
- 05Security forces searched the synagogue and are reassessing security systems.
- 06Authorities consider extortion motives and will alert synagogues globally to prevent sales.
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