Jewish Social Media Responds to Paris Terror Attacks
Jewish organizations, politicians and celebrities took to social media to show their support for France after the deadly attacks which rocked Paris on Friday night.
The coordinated terror strikes that took place at several locations throughout the city, including an Eagles of Death Metal concert at the Bataclan theater, took the lives of over 120 people.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tweeted: “Israel stands with France in war against terrorism. I send condolences to the families of the murdered & wish the injured a speedy recovery.” President Reuven Rivlin also offered words of comfort.
In the United States, the ADL called the attacks “an outrageous, cowardly, premeditated assault not just on the people of France, but on all freedom loving people around the world.” The American Jewish Committee wrote: “As the City of Light confronts darkness tonight, we stand with the people of Paris & all of France!”
Other Jewish celebrities like Joseph Gordon-Levitt, girl band HAIM and Israeli model Bar Refaeli, also sent out words of love and hope for the people of the French capital.
See some of the most touching tweets below:
Israel stands with France in war against terrorism. I send condolences to the families of the murdered & wish the injured a speedy recovery.
— Benjamin Netanyahu (@netanyahu) November 14, 2015
#ADL shocked & horrified by coordinated #terror attacks in #Paris >> https://t.co/ZZXoZt7j56 #ParisAttacks
— ADL News (@ADL_News) November 14, 2015
This was an outrageous, cowardly, premeditated assault not just on the people of France, but on all freedom loving people around the world.
— ADL (@ADL_National) November 14, 2015
We are deeply concerned at reports that the Bataclan Theater has long been a locus of anti-Zionist groups. https://t.co/AgofUauWo9
— ADL (@ADL_National) November 14, 2015
As the City of Light confronts darkness tonight, we stand with the people of Paris & all of France! #JeSuisFrancais pic.twitter.com/mVAQBCVkK2
— AJC (@AJCGlobal) November 13, 2015
#Israel knows how #France is feeling all too well. Here’s the Knesset right now, lit in solidarity #JeSuisFrancais pic.twitter.com/RPvvy3zlgn
— AJC (@AJCGlobal) November 15, 2015
As we head into Shabbat, we also follow news out of Paris. Our prayers go out to all those affected by today’s attacks. We #PrayforParis.
— Reform Judaism (@URJ) November 13, 2015
Israel stands alongside the people of France in the uncompromising struggle against terrorism https://t.co/lC1VkVK4m8 #ParisAttacks
— Reuven Rivlin (@PresidentRuvi) November 14, 2015
Today’s thoughts and prayers continue. Such sadness, such inhumanity. #Prayers4Paris pic.twitter.com/mWdRAGFKuF
— Dianna Agron (@DiannaAgron) November 14, 2015
From Charlie Hebdo cartoonist Joann Sfar. pic.twitter.com/UDXkSBUjR5
— Seth MacFarlane (@SethMacFarlane) November 14, 2015
The poor people of Paris. The poor people of this world. Once again, my deepest sympathies to all of humanity as we all live thru this.
— Bette Midler (@BetteMidler) November 14, 2015
Let us not forget, 43 people died in Beirut and 200 were wounded on Thursday..Beautiful Beirut, whose citizens have endured so much.
— Bette Midler (@BetteMidler) November 14, 2015
I can’t believe any of this. So much love to everyone in Paris
— Kat Dennings (@OfficialKat) November 14, 2015
My heart hurts for Paris… The city of light is in the dark… We send love to you! ❤️ #ParisAttacks
— regina spektor (@respektor) November 13, 2015
My heart is breaking for the people of Paris right now. Please say a prayer.
— Emmy Rossum (@emmyrossum) November 13, 2015
Sending thoughts and prayers to those in Paris.
— Ben Stiller (@RedHourBen) November 14, 2015
— Rashida Jones (@iamrashidajones) November 13, 2015
#prayforparis https://t.co/zJ7Fn5mdDd
— Bar Refaeli (@BarRefaeli) November 14, 2015
Vive la France pic.twitter.com/r45riuiGU5
— Stephen Fry (@stephenfry) November 14, 2015
Our thoughts and hearts go out to everyone that has been affected by the tragedy in Paris
— HAIM (@HAIMtheband) November 14, 2015
What to even say? @ Paris, France https://t.co/QWMxPgqkmF
— Elizabeth Banks (@ElizabethBanks) November 14, 2015
Sending comfort and condolences to those who lost loved ones in Paris
— Joseph Gordon-Levitt (@hitRECordJoe) November 14, 2015
My heart hurts for Paris… The city of light is in the dark… We send love to you! ❤️ #ParisAttacks
— regina spektor (@respektor) November 13, 2015
Praying 4 the beautiful souls from #Paris to #Beirut to #Japan to #Mizzou. My heart & love is with you all #WeAreOne pic.twitter.com/28D6QkW3mv
— Jussie Smollett (@JussieSmollett) November 14, 2015
Can’t breathe. https://t.co/VVHYvL9OAG
— keren ann (@KerenAnnMusic) November 14, 2015
Our school shootings r caused by Americans but not all Americans shoot up schools, right? *Don’t forget not all Muslims are Isis*
— Sarah Silverman (@SarahKSilverman) November 14, 2015
All my love to Paris
— Amy Schumer (@amyschumer) November 14, 2015
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