Calm restored despite the attack: the testimony of the rabbi hit with a chair in Neuilly-sur-Seine

Calm can sometimes seem distant, especially after an inexplicable act of violence. This was the case for Rabbi Elie Lemmel, the victim of a shocking attack in Neuilly-sur-Seine. While he was enjoying a conversation on a café terrace on Friday, June 6, a man brutally hit the cleric with a chair. In his testimony for BFMTV, he shared his thoughts and emotions after this traumatic experience, while conveying a powerful message of resilience and solidarity within the community. The key events of the attack on the rabbi in Neuilly-sur-Seine This attack, which occurred in broad daylight, not only left physical scars but also sent shockwaves through the residents of Neuilly-sur-Seine. While talking with a friend, Elie Lemmel suffered an unexpected blow to the head. “I wondered if a chimney was falling on me,” he said during his interview on BFMTV. This striking moment, when he fell to the ground, was quickly followed by a heroic response from passersby who intervened. The aftermath of the attack Despite the violence of the attack, Elie Lemmel appears calm. Although scarred by the experience, he reaffirms his desire to continue living peacefully. Here are his thoughts on the various dimensions of this painful ordeal:Calm

found after the event: “I’m fine. There’s no trauma, just a big bump.”

Thanks to passersby: “I want to thank those who reacted quickly and helped me.”

Denunciation of racial profiling: “It’s upsetting to feel such violence.” A call for solidarity and respectBeyond his personal experience, the rabbi addressed a major societal issue. “Words generate more and more harm,” he insisted. His message calls for mutual respect and better understanding between members of society.

Key Elements

Rabbi Lemmel’s Reactions

• Calm after the Attack “I will continue to wear my kippah”
• Importance of Security
• “We must remain vigilant, but not afraid”

Message of Resilience “Violence must not breed more violence” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1-Coy92QrE This June was not the first time Elie Lemmel had been attacked. Less than a week earlier, he had already been the victim of an attack in Deauville, where his physical safety was once again called into question. “It’s upsetting to see that these kinds of acts persist. But I am determined not to let fear guide my steps,” he said.

A community affected but responsive