Shiryn Ghermezian
ARTICLES BY: Shiryn Ghermezian
All Major Jewish Organizations in Norway Criticize Holocaust Center for Repeatedly ‘Relativizing the Holocaust’
Representatives from the largest Jewish organizations in Norway collectively published an open letter on Monday that accused the Norwegian Center for Studies of Holocaust and...
Venice Biennale Jury Resigns Amid Israel, Russia Controversy; Organizers Announce New Awards, Ceremony
The jury for the 2026 Venice Biennale announced their resignation mere days before the 61st edition of the show is set to open to the...
Israel’s Eurovision Delegation Departs for Austria Led by Singer Noam Bettan
The Israeli delegation for the 70th Eurovision Song Contest, led by Israel's representative in the competition Noam Bettan, departed the Jewish state on Friday morning...
Albanian Prime Minister Promotes Kanye West’s Upcoming Concert in New 60,000-Seat Stadium
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama confirmed on Thursday an upcoming concert in the country by Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, despite a number of...
US Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Condemning Antisemitic Rhetoric by Candace Owens, Hasan Piker
US Reps. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) and Mike Lawler (R-NY) introduced a bipartisan resolution on Wednesday that condemns "antisemitic, hate-filled rhetoric and content" promoted by online...
With Israel Facing PTSD Emergency, New App Seeks to Help IDF Soldiers Heal
When one of Tzur Kurnedz's cousins woke from a coma after fighting Hamas terrorists on Oct. 7, 2023, the first person he asked to see...
Norwegian Holocaust Center Defends Decision to Host Event Drawing Parallels Between Holocaust, Palestinian ‘Nakba’
The Norwegian Center for Holocaust and Minority Studies on Wednesday responded to backlash over its decision to host a discussion this week in which parallels...
Israel Condemns Venice Biennale Jury Decision to Ban Israeli Artist From Winning Top Awards
Israel's Foreign Ministry has denounced the International Jury of the 61st Venice Biennale after its five members announced last week that they will not consider...
Slovenia, Ireland, Spain Refuse to Air Eurovision Song Contest Over Israel’s Inclusion
At least three European countries have now announced that they will not air the 70th Eurovision Song Contest after vowing not to compete because of...
Organizer of Kanye West’s Portugal Concert Confirms Scheduled Show After String of Canceled Performances
The organizer of Ye's upcoming concert in Portugal insisted that the performance will take place as scheduled, despite the cancellation of several of the American...
Israel Votes in Favor of Iran Joining International Cheer Union: ‘The Iranian People Are Not Enemies’
Israel's representative at the International Cheer Union (ICU) General Meeting in Orlando, Florida, this week voted in favor of Iran becoming a member nation of...
London Gallery Cancels Antisemitic Art Exhibit After Pro-Israel Lawyers Intervene
A gallery in southwest London has canceled a traveling art exhibition that it was set to host next month after a group of pro-Israel lawyers...
Group of Writers, Artists Urges Others to Boycott New York City’s Historic 92NY for Its Support of Israel
A group of anti-Israel artists and writers has launched an initiative urging creatives to boycott the New York institution 92NY, formally known as the 92nd...
Deni Avdija Makes History as First Israeli to Win NBA Playoff Game — on Israel’s Independence Day
Deni Avdija became the first Israeli to win an NBA Playoff game when his team, the Portland Trail Blazers, defeated the San Antonio Spurs 106-103...
