Shiryn Ghermezian
ARTICLES BY: Shiryn Ghermezian
Israeli Actress Gal Gadot Says Her Wonder Woman Was Inspired By Britain’s Princess Diana
Israeli actress and "Wonder Woman" star Gal Gadot said on Tuesday that her on-screen performance of the heroine was inspired by Britain's late Princess Diana. “I...
Muslim Nurse Who Recited ‘Shema’ Prayer for Dying Jewish Patient to Bear Torch for Israeli Independence Day Ceremony
Israel invited a Muslim nurse who recited a Hebrew prayer for a dying Jewish patient to be a torchbearer during a Wednesday night ceremony on...
Jewish Super Bowl MVP Julian Edelman Announces Retirement: ‘It’s Been the Best 12 Years of My Life’
Longtime New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman announced his retirement from football in a video on Monday night. Sitting on the field at Gillette Stadium,...
Israeli Singer Noga Erez Makes US TV Debut Performing on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’
Israeli singer-songwriter Noga Erez made her debut on American network television Monday night with a performance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live." From a remote location, Erez and...
‘Fauda,’ ‘Shtisel’ Producers Unveil Trailer for Latest Project ‘The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem’
The first trailer dropped on Monday for Israel's new television series, the period drama "The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem." Yes Studios — the Tel Aviv-based producer...
Israel Soccer Association Calls for Peace and Unity After Roger Waters Urges Ban of Jewish State’s Teams
Israel's official soccer association asked former Pink Floyd musician Roger Waters to help build peace and unity rather than division after the singer called for...
Upcoming TV Series Inspired by Israeli Activist, IDF Officer Who Lost Left Hand in Gaza
A new television series set for development will be inspired by the life of Israeli activist, entrepreneur and former IDF commander Ziv Shilon, Deadline reported...
University of Miami Hillel to Host Virtual Event With Basketball Player Meyers Leonard Who Said Antisemitic Slur
The Hillel at the University of Miami has organized a Zoom event for April 13 with Meyers Leonard, the former Miami Heat basketball player who...
Israeli NBA Player Deni Avdija Honors Holocaust Remembrance Day With ‘Yizkor’ Game Day Sneakers
Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija made a small gesture on Wednesday night — the eve of Yom Hashoah, Israel's Holocaust Remembrance Day — to commemorate...
British Actress Helena Bonham Carter Explores WWII Heroism of Her Grandparents in New Series
British actress Helena Bonham Carter discovered new details about the heroism of two grandparents during World War II in a new four-part docuseries that debuted...
Helen Mirren to Play Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir in Biopic Set During Yom Kippur War
Oscar-winning actress Helen Mirren will star as Israel's only female prime minister Golda Meir in the new biopic "Golda," it was announced on Tuesday. The feature...
Disney Channel Replaces ‘Jerusalem’ With ‘Holy Land’ in Passover PSA
Disney Channel last week ran a Passover public service announcement (PSA) that replaced the traditional Jewish phrase “Next year in Jerusalem” with “Next year in...
Norwegian Broadcaster Includes Antisemitic Blood Libel About Matzah in Easter, Passover Quiz
The Norwegian government-owned broadcasting company NRK featured an antisemitic blood libel in a quiz about Easter and Passover published on its website on Thursday. The eighth...
Orthodox Jewish Rapper Nissim Black on Experiencing Racism and Turning Struggles Into ‘Greatness’
Rapper Nissim Black spoke about facing discrimination for being a Black Orthodox Jew in a new interview with the Jewish News' Life Magazine. A native of Seattle,...
