Simone Rodan-Benzaquen

American Jewish Committee

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Paris Director of the American Jewish Committee, a group that works with governments on issues facing Jewish communities, especially anti-Semitism in Europe

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Massive turnouts in Paris and other cities yesterday were a demonstration of national outrage against terrorism and anti-Semitism.

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