On Monday and Tuesday, Jewish worshippers commemorate the biblical story of Queen Esther's victory over a high-ranking Persian official who threatened her people. The narrative resonates this year as Israel, backed by the US, is attacking the Iranian regime, in a conflict that has reignited fears of a new wave of antisemitism in France.

TEL AVIV: The Purim holiday is usually marked with boisterous street parades and costume parties to celebrate the Jewish victory over an ancient Persian ruler. This year, the…

On Monday and Tuesday, Jewish worshippers commemorate the biblical story of Queen Esther's victory over a high-ranking Persian official who threatened her people. The narrative…