We must be able to practise our Judaism in complete freedom; antisemites cannot destroy us. "
"So we're asking the community to light the candles this sabbath evening and come to the synagogue if you can.".
Mr Teillet said two investigations were under way - into an arson attack on a place of worship and into the use of a police weapon outside the building.
Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin visited the synagogue and praised police for their fast response and their courage in tackling the attacker.
French media report that he was a 29-year-old Algerian who was in the process of appealing against an expulsion order from French authorities.
Another leading figure in the Jewish community, Elie Korchia, thanked police for their quick response to "a new antisemitic drama in our country".
The latest violence comes days after gunmen shot dead two prison officers in an ambush at a motorway toll south of the city. »
