Shiryn Ghermezian
ARTICLES BY: Shiryn Ghermezian
Jewish Rappers Nissim Black, Kosha Dillz Debut Remix of Adam Sandler’s Iconic ‘Hanukkah Song’
Rappers Nissim Black and Kosha Dillz teamed up to release a new spin on Adam Sandler's famous Hanukkah anthem. "The Hanukkah Song 2.0" debuted on Sunday,...
Chinese Dreidels With Mandarin Lettering Designed for Kaifeng Jewish Community
Hundreds of dreidels with lettering in Mandarin Chinese were designed and produced for Jews residing in Kaifeng, China, as well as the 20 members of...
Holocaust Survivors Meet With British Cricketer After Row Over Antisemitic Comments
Two Holocaust survivors met with a British former cricket player on Thursday to discuss antisemitism, Jewish life and the Holocaust after his past antisemitic comments...
New Exhibit on History of Jewish Communities in Arab World Opens in France
An exhibition opened to the public on Wednesday at France's Institut Du Monde Arabe (IMA) exploring the centuries-old history of Jewish communities in the Arab...
National Library of Israel Series Unearths Rare Hanukkah Artifacts in Eight Languages
To mark the eight days of Hanukkah, the National Library of Israel has released eight clips in eight different languages, with each featuring a rare...
Jewish A Cappella Group Drops ‘West Side Story’ Hanukkah Parody
The professional Jewish a cappella group Six13 released their annual Hanukkah parody song on Tuesday, inspired this year by Steven Spielberg's upcoming film reboot of...
Retired NBA Star Amar’e Stoudemire Shares His Journey to Judaism in HBO Series
Former NBA player Amar’e Stoudemire opened up about his spiritual journey to becoming an Orthodox Jew in a new episode of HBO’s “Real Sports with...
A Dozen US Attorneys General to Unilever: Stop Ben & Jerry’s West Bank Boycott, Don’t ‘Deflect Accountability’
A dozen of America's state attorneys general on Monday urged Unilever to face up to its "legal and moral responsibility" and reverse a controversial Israel...
Israeli President Visits UK Exhibit Honoring Jewish Athletes Murdered in Holocaust
Israeli President Isaac Herzog and his wife kicked off their tour to the United Kingdom on Sunday by visiting an exhibit that pays tribute to...
Jesse Eisenberg Cast as Lead in New Limited Series ‘Fleishman Is in Trouble’
Academy Award-nominated Jewish actor Jesse Eisenberg will take on the lead role in an upcoming FX on Hulu limited series adaptation of a New York...
Romania Passes Bill Mandating Holocaust and Jewish History Education in All High Schools
Romania's parliament passed a law on Monday that makes Holocaust and Jewish history education mandatory in all high schools throughout the country. The school subject will...
Jewish MLB Veteran Catcher Talks Judaism, Israeli Olympic Team in Tokyo
Major League Baseball veteran catcher and free agent Ryan Lavarnway spoke at Syracuse University’s Chabad House on Tuesday night about his MLB career, competing as...
Reigning Miss Universe Says Don’t Politicize the Pageant as Israel Boycott Efforts Continue Ahead of Eilat Competition
The reigning Miss Universe said on Wednesday to leave politics aside when it comes to the international beauty pageant set to be held next month...
First Photo of Helen Mirren as Golda Meir Revealed as Filming Begins for Biopic on Israel’s Only Female Prime Minister
A biopic about former Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir has begun shooting in London, with a first look from the film revealing Academy Award-winner Helen...
