Avenue du Docteur David Rosenfeld

Was it courage or simply destiny that led Dr. David Rosenfeld down the very avenue that would one day bear his name? Here, on Avenue du Docteur David Rosenfeld in Romainville, the line between a man and the street becomes blurred, a testament to a life lived in service of ideals far greater than himself. Avenue du Docteur David Rosenfeld isn’t a grand boulevard, but its story, like Rosenfeld’s, is one of quiet heroism. Born in Metz to Polish immigrants, Rosenfeld’s life was marked by a commitment to social justice. A member of the Communist Party and a staunch anti-fascist, he helped found the Metz section of the International League against Anti-Semitism in 1933. But his convictions went beyond words. When the Spanish Civil War erupted, Rosenfeld, already a seasoned medical student, put his education on hold. He joined the International Brigades, finding himself on the front lines alongside those fighting against fascism. Injured in combat, he returned to France, only to face the horrors of World War II. He joined the Resistance, his bravery earning him the command of the FTP during the liberation of Les Lilas. A man of unwavering principle, he served as mayor of Les Lilas and later as a city council member in Romainville until the late 1970s. Avenue du Docteur David Rosenfeld stands as a testament to his legacy, a quiet street echoing with the spirit of a man who fought for justice and freedom across borders and ideologies.