Shiryn Ghermezian
ARTICLES BY: Shiryn Ghermezian
Jewish Author David Baddiel Explores ‘Darker Side’ of Social Media in Upcoming BBC Documentary
Jewish author and comedian David Baddiel will explore the effects of social media on human behavior, both on and offline, in an upcoming documentary for...
Production Begins for ‘Fauda’ Season 4 With Filming in Israel, Europe and New Cast Members
Production has begun in Israel for the fourth season of the Israeli hit series "Fauda," with additional filming set to take place in Europe next...
Iran’s ‘Hatred Policy’ Against Israeli Athletes Continues as Chess, Karate and Bodybuilding Contests Skipped
An Iranian activist and former world champion lambasted Iran for its longstanding ban on Iranians competing against Israelis, following a recent string of incidents in...
South African Government Denounced for Pulling Support for Contestant Participating in Israel’s Miss Universe Event
The South African government said on Sunday that it would not endorse the newly-crowned Miss South Africa participating in next month's Miss Universe pageant set...
‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ Star Susie Essman on Jewish Comics: ‘It’s the Shtetl Jews’
Jewish comedian Susie Essman, who stars in the HBO series "Curb Your Enthusiasm," spoke in a recent interview about why she thinks many comedians have...
Jiu-Jitsu Competitor Crouches Down During Israel’s ‘Hatikvah’ Anthem After Losing to Israeli Opponent
Israeli athlete Amit Burshtein won gold at the 2021 Jiu-Jitsu World Championships in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, but his medal ceremony was overshadowed by his...
NYC Mayor De Blasio Tells Unilever: ‘Invest in Israel’ to Counter Boycott Movement
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said Unilever should demonstrate its opposition to the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement by investing in Israel...
Largest US Documentary Festival Features Six Films With Jewish, Israel Focus
Six films that center on Israel or Jewish-related topics will be screened at America’s largest documentary festival, DOC NYC, beginning Wednesday. “Three Minutes: A Lengthening," which...
Woman Who Lost Brother in Surfside Building Collapse Runs NYC Marathon Alongside IDF Soldier From Rescue Mission
The 50th annual New York City marathon on Sunday brought together a woman whose brother died in the July collapse of a Surfside, Florida condominium...
London Theater Apologizes, Changes ‘Jewish’ Name of Billionaire Character After Accusations of Stereotyping
The popular Royal Court Theatre in London apologized twice after it was accused of Jewish stereotyping and perpetuating antisemitism through the lead character in its...
Couple Who Helped Jewish Families Flee Nazi Germany Honored Outside Their Former Berlin Home
A couple who helped Jewish families and others escape Nazi Germany was honored in Berlin on Thursday with a commemorative plaque installed outside their former...
Major Israeli Bookstores Pull Works by Irish Author Sally Rooney After She Boycotts Publishers in Israel
Two major bookstore chains in Israel announced on Thursday that they will no longer sell works written by acclaimed Irish author Sally Rooney, after she...
‘We Are at War:’ Jewish Activists Noa Tishby, Bari Weiss, and Eve Barlow Discuss How Social Media Emboldens Antisemitism
Israeli author Noa Tishby and Jewish journalists Bari Weiss and Eve Barlow discussed the fraught relationship between social media and the rise of antisemitism, and...
In First, UAE Soccer Team Set to Compete in Israeli Tournament Next Month
An official national team from the United Arab Emirates will compete in a soccer tournament in Israel for the first time in history, the Israel...
