Shiryn Ghermezian
ARTICLES BY: Shiryn Ghermezian
Jewish Comedian Elon Gold Spoofs ‘Ten Plagues as Told by Ten Celebrities’ in Passover Face Swap Video
Jewish comedian Elon Gold posted online a Passover video Tuesday featuring cameos from a series of celebrities reciting the Passover Seder's parade of plagues — or...
Israeli Basketball Player Omri Casspi on ‘Passing the Torch’ to NBA Athlete Deni Avdija
Former NBA player Omri Casspi shared words of encouragement Tuesday for his fellow Israeli basketball player and Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija. "I love it, I...
‘Shtisel’ Receives a Record 16 Israeli TV Academy Awards Nominations
Israel's popular television drama "Shtisel" earned a record 16 nominations for the 2021 Israeli TV Academy Awards. The Israel Film and Television Academy announced the full...
Charles Barkley ‘Had a Blast’ Being Lifted on a Chair at His Daughter’s Jewish Wedding Despite Initial Worries
NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkely was initially concerned about being lifted up on a chair at his daughter's Jewish wedding, but his daughter said...
Life Coach Tony Robbins and Grandson of Viktor Frankl Developing ‘Man’s Search for Meaning’ Film About Holocaust Experiences, Survival Methods
Author and life coach Tony Robbins is part of team working on the feature film "Man’s Search For Meaning," based on a 1946 memoir of the...
Meghan McCain: Antisemitism Is the ‘Last Form of Passable Bigotry in America’
Co-host of "The View" Meghan McCain argued on Wednesday morning that antisemitism appeared more likely to be forgiven than "racism of any other form." McCain, daughter...
Nick Cannon Says He’s Searching for ‘Teshuvah’ But Not Asking for Forgiveness After Making Antisemitic Comments
TV personality Nick Cannon said on Tuesday night he is seeking repentance as he reflected on the antisemitic comments he made last summer. "I'm not seeking...
Roger Waters Says Holocaust Guilt Stops Criticism of Israel, Brian Eno Blames Jewish State for Antisemitism on Panel
In a livestream panel discussion on Monday, British musicians Roger Waters and Brian Eno promoted the anti-Israel BDS movement and accused the Jewish state of...
Israeli Movie ‘White Eye’ Nominated for Oscar for Live Action Short Film
The Israeli short film "White Eye" received an Oscar nomination for Best Live Action Short Film, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced...
Natalie Portman to Play Jewish Housewife Turned Investigative Reporter in New Apple TV+ Series
Actress Natalie Portman will play a Jewish housewife and mom turned investigative journalist in an upcoming limited series for Apple TV+. "Lady in the Lake," based...
Jewish Groups Charge Grammy Awards With ‘Insensitivity’ for Featuring Farrakhan Supporter Tamika Mallory
The Grammy Awards is facing criticism from Jewish groups for listing Women’s March co-leader Tamika Mallory — who is also a longtime supporter of Nation...
Miami Heat NBA Player Meyers Leonard Fined $50K, Must Participate in Cultural Diversity Program After Spewing Antisemitic Slur
Miami Heat player Meyers Leonard has been fined $50,000 and suspended from all team facilities and activities for one week for making an antisemitic slur...
Israeli Eurovision Winner Netta Barzilai Feels ‘Very Lucky’ to Join Simon Cowell as New Judge on ‘X Factor Israel’
Israeli singer and Eurovision winner Netta Barzilai will join British television personality and mogul Simon Cowell for the upcoming fourth season of "The X Factor...
Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters Urges Stevie Wonder to Turn Down Israel’s Wolf Prize
Former Pink Floyd bassist Roger Waters asked legendary singer-songwriter Stevie Wonder on Monday night to reject Israel's prestigious Wolf Prize, which he was awarded last...
‘Fauda,’ ‘Shitsel’ Producers Unveil Trailer for Latest Project ‘The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem’
German Foreign Minister Rebuked After Saying Sabotage of Iranian Nuclear Facility ‘Not a Positive Contribution’
Randi Weingarten and the Antisemitism That Marx Built
Straight From the Horse’s Mouth: Antisemitism Is Inherent to SJP Activism
‘Deep Disgust’ as Elite Paris College Is Defaced With Antisemitic, Anti-Zionist Slogans