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In Secular French Schools, One Group Wants To Talk Religion

Lazare Jefroykin, an 18-year-old Jew (left), and Radia Bakkouch, a 23-year-old Muslim, work with Coexister in France. The group goes into the country's secular schools and addresses issues like religious stereotypes. Since an Islamist terror attack in January, the group has been receiving far more requests to speak. (Eleanor Beardsley / NPR)
Lazare Jefroykin, an 18-year-old Jew (left), and Radia Bakkouch, a 23-year-old Muslim, work with Coexister in France. The group goes into the country's secular schools and addresses issues like religious stereotypes. Since an Islamist terror attack in January, the group has been receiving far more requests to speak. (Eleanor Beardsley / NPR)

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