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Shiryn Ghermezian is a staff writer for The Algemeiner and a native New Yorker. She has a BA in English from the City University of New York's Queens College. Follow Shiryn on Twitter @ShirynGhermez.

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June 25, 2021 11:44 am
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Gal Gadot Reminisces About Conan O’Brien’s Visit to Her Tel Aviv Home as He Ends ‘Conan’ Talk Show

Israeli actress and "Wonder Woman 1984" star Gal Gadot gave a send-off to Conan O'Brien on Friday after he aired the last episode of his...

June 24, 2021 12:12 pm
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Palestinian Authority Daily Praises Family for Naming Son Eichmann to ‘Anger Zionism’: Media Watchdog

The official daily publication of the Palestinian Authority applauded a Palestinian "fighting family" for naming one of its children “Eichmann” after Nazi leader Adolf Eichmann,...

June 23, 2021 12:43 pm
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Organizer of Philadelphia Food Festival: We’re ‘Truly Sorry’ for Disinviting Israeli Vendor From Event

The organizer of a Philadelphia food festival that was scheduled to take place over the weekend apologized on Wednesday for disinviting an Israeli-owned food truck...

June 23, 2021 11:19 am
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Quentin Tarantino Talks About Living in Israel During Pandemic, Shows Off Hebrew Skills on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’

Film director Quentin Tarantino said on Tuesday night that he was glad to be stuck in Israel during the COVID-19 pandemic, rather than another country. The...

June 22, 2021 4:03 pm
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Zara’s Head Designer Says She’s Receiving ‘Thousands’ of Death Threats for Comments About Middle East Conflict

Vanessa Perilman, the Jewish head designer of Zara’s women’s department, told The Algemeiner on Friday that she has received a torrent of death threats following...

June 22, 2021 12:11 pm
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Kansas City Royals Team Up With Jewish Site of 2014 Deadly Shooting for Youth Baseball Camp

For the seventh year running, Kansas City Royals have partnered with the Jewish Community Center in Overland Park for a three-day youth baseball camp. A total...

June 21, 2021 3:42 pm
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Netflix Celebrity Chef Opens ‘Borscht Belt’ Jewish Deli In New Jersey

Restaurateur and chef Nick Liberato, famous from the Netflix series "Restaurants on the Edge," opened on Saturday in Stockton, New Jersey, a New York-style delicatessen...

June 21, 2021 12:46 pm
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Israeli Singer Noa Kirel Releases New Song Celebrating Pride Month

Israeli pop singer Noa Kirel released a new song on Monday with Israeli actor-comedian Ilan Peled in honor of LGBTQ Pride Month. The music video for...

June 18, 2021 4:42 pm
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Sarah Silverman Praises Ilhan Omar’s ‘Squad,’ Gets Invited to Join as ‘Progressive Jewess’

After Jewish comedian and podcast host Sarah Silverman commended Ilhan Omar’s (D-MN) "squad" of lawmakers on Wednesday, she was invited to join the group as...

June 17, 2021 4:15 pm
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Fashion Retailer Zara Condemns Comments Made by Jewish Head Designer About Israel-Palestinian Conflict

The retail company Zara denounced on Tuesday comments made by one of its head designers about the Israel-Palestinian conflict after the remarks resulted in social...

June 17, 2021 11:48 am
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Jewish Athlete From UAE Becomes First Gulf Athlete Chosen to Compete in Maccabiah Games

Dubai-based athlete Yves Friedman has made history by becoming the first athlete from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) to be slated for competition in the...

June 16, 2021 3:08 pm
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Zara Faces Calls for Boycott Over Head Designer’s Exchange With Palestinian Model on Israel Conflict

Social media users have called for a boycott of the Spanish apparel company Zara after one of its head designers sparred with a Palestinian model...

June 15, 2021 3:49 pm
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After Months of Pandemic Isolation, 150 Holocaust Survivors Gather in Celebration at New York Concert

Around 150 New York-based Holocaust survivors attended on Monday afternoon a concert that honored their lives and drew attention to the struggles they faced during...

June 14, 2021 11:57 am
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Israeli Actress Shira Haas Speaks About Portraying Terminally Ill Teen in ‘Asia’ and New Golda Meir TV Series

Israeli actress Shira Haas discussed in two recent interviews the emotional toll of playing a terminally ill character in the film "Asia" and her upcoming...

World

Jews, Israelis Targeted in Austria Amid Surge in Antisemitic Incidents; Loc...

Austria is facing a sharp rise in antisemitic incidents and anti-Israel rhetoric, prompting outrage from the country's Jewish community and...

Israel

Europe Won’t Pressure Israel to ‘Commit Suicide’ Amid Gaz...

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar has dismissed mounting global pressure to end the war in Gaza and accept the creation...

Middle East

US, Israel Recall Negotiators From Gaza Ceasefire Talks, Witkoff Says...

Israel and the United States both recalled their negotiators from Gaza ceasefire talks in Qatar on Thursday, with US envoy...

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