Shiryn Ghermezian
ARTICLES BY: Shiryn Ghermezian
Blindfolded Jewish Man ‘Standing for Peace’ Gives Free Hugs to New York Strangers in Video
A social experiment filmed in New York City that encouraged peace and understanding amid a spike in antisemitic incidents was widely circulating on social media...
Director Roman Polanski Talks Holocaust Childhood in New Documentary Filmed in Polish Hometown of Krakow
Oscar-winning Jewish filmmaker Roman Polanski delves into memories from his childhood during the Holocaust in a new documentary that premiered on Sunday, opening the Krakow...
Questlove, Julian Casablancas Among 600 Musicians in Letter Calling on Artists to Boycott Israel, Proclaim ‘Solidarity’ With Palestinians
About 600 musicians signed an open letter on Thursday that asked fellow artists to stand with them in boycotting Israel and publicly expressing solidarity with...
British Comedian Russell Brand: I’ve Stayed Quiet About Middle East Conflict Because ‘I Don’t Have Anything Positive to Add’
Despite fielding many requests to comment on the Israel-Palestinian conflict, British comedian and actor Russell Brand said he doesn't believe he has anything worthwhile to...
Social Media Backlash After Actor Seth Rogen Mocks Jewish Journalist Trolled on Twitter
Actor Seth Rogen was criticized by Twitter users on Wednesday for poking fun at a Jewish journalist who wrote an article about the rise of...
British Actors’ Union Accused of ‘Deliberately Trolling Jewish Members’ With Statement on Israel Conflict
A statement issued by the UK's largest actors' union was panned as "deliberately trolling" its Jewish members on Wednesday, following several resignations from the group...
Israeli Singers Omer Adam, Noa Kirel Release Remix of ‘Hatikvah’ National Anthem in Wake of Gaza War
Israeli singers Omer Adam and Noa Kirel released on Tuesday a remix of Israel's national anthem, "Hatikvah" ("Hope"). In an Instagram post, Adam explained that especially...
Meghan McCain Gets Into Heated Debate With ‘The View’ Co-Hosts About Antisemitism
Meghan McCain, a conservative panelist on "The View," clashed with her co-hosts on Monday as they discussed antisemitism. During the "Hot Topics" segment that opened the...
Actor Mark Ruffalo Apologizes for Accusing Israel of Genocide: ‘It’s Inflammatory and Disrespectful’
American actor Mark Ruffalo said on Monday he is sorry for wrongfully accusing Israel of genocide. "I have reflected & wanted to apologize for posts during...
Tens of Thousands Sign Petition Calling for Brands to End Partnerships With Models Gigi and Bella Hadid After Posts on Israel
A petition launched last week that urges major companies to drop supermodels and sisters Bella and Gigi Hadid as brand ambassadors for spreading "misinformation" about...
Jewish Actor Josh Gad Says He Wishes More People Would Stand Against Antisemitism
Jewish actor and "Frozen" star Josh Gad said on Sunday that he found it heartbreaking to see the ease with which some express antisemitism, and...
Sacha Baron Cohen Slams Twitter and CEO Jack Dorsey for Enabling Antisemitism Online
British Jewish actor Sacha Baron Cohen criticized Twitter and CEO Jack Dorsey on Saturday for allegedly allowing antisemitism to flourish on the social media platform...
NBA Teams Condemn Rise in Antisemitic Attacks Against Jewish Communities
Professional basketball teams spoke out this weekend against the recent rise in antisemitic attacks targeting Jews. The Miami Heat released a statement Sunday on Instagram, saying...
Pakistani Foreign Minister Claims Israel ‘Controls Media’ During Live CNN Interview With Jewish Journalist
Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said Israel has "deep pockets" and "controls media" during a live CNN interview on Thursday with Jewish journalist Bianna...
