Shiryn Ghermezian
ARTICLES BY: Shiryn Ghermezian
Natalie Portman Shares Literary Favorites by Israeli, Jewish Authors in Elle Magazine Questionnaire
In a new literary questionnaire published by Elle magazine on Tuesday, Jewish actress Natalie Portman named a number of books by Israeli and Jewish authors...
Batwoman Receives Jewish Burial on CW Superhero Show
On Sunday night's episode of The CW show "Batwoman," the superhero received a notably Jewish funeral after she was presumed to be dead. Bruce Wayne’s maternal...
Tech App Clubhouse Hosts Virtual Passover Seder With Jewish Celebrity Guests and Blockchain Afikoman
The invitation-only social media platform Clubhouse will host a star-studded Passover seder on Sunday night. “Night of 1,000 Jewish Stars” will take place in the Hot...
Jewish High Schooler Aims to Be First Shabbat Observant Player in Major League Baseball
Orthodox Jewish baseball player and star high school prospect Elie Kligman insists that he will stand his ground and not play on Shabbat, even if...
Jewish Comedian Elon Gold Spoofs ‘Ten Plagues as Told by Ten Celebrities’ in Passover Face Swap Video
Jewish comedian Elon Gold posted online a Passover video Tuesday featuring cameos from a series of celebrities reciting the Passover Seder's parade of plagues — or...
Israeli Basketball Player Omri Casspi on ‘Passing the Torch’ to NBA Athlete Deni Avdija
Former NBA player Omri Casspi shared words of encouragement Tuesday for his fellow Israeli basketball player and Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija. "I love it, I...
‘Shtisel’ Receives a Record 16 Israeli TV Academy Awards Nominations
Israel's popular television drama "Shtisel" earned a record 16 nominations for the 2021 Israeli TV Academy Awards. The Israel Film and Television Academy announced the full...
Charles Barkley ‘Had a Blast’ Being Lifted on a Chair at His Daughter’s Jewish Wedding Despite Initial Worries
NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkely was initially concerned about being lifted up on a chair at his daughter's Jewish wedding, but his daughter said...
Life Coach Tony Robbins and Grandson of Viktor Frankl Developing ‘Man’s Search for Meaning’ Film About Holocaust Experiences, Survival Methods
Author and life coach Tony Robbins is part of team working on the feature film "Man’s Search For Meaning," based on a 1946 memoir of the...
Meghan McCain: Antisemitism Is the ‘Last Form of Passable Bigotry in America’
Co-host of "The View" Meghan McCain argued on Wednesday morning that antisemitism appeared more likely to be forgiven than "racism of any other form." McCain, daughter...
Nick Cannon Says He’s Searching for ‘Teshuvah’ But Not Asking for Forgiveness After Making Antisemitic Comments
TV personality Nick Cannon said on Tuesday night he is seeking repentance as he reflected on the antisemitic comments he made last summer. "I'm not seeking...
Roger Waters Says Holocaust Guilt Stops Criticism of Israel, Brian Eno Blames Jewish State for Antisemitism on Panel
In a livestream panel discussion on Monday, British musicians Roger Waters and Brian Eno promoted the anti-Israel BDS movement and accused the Jewish state of...
Israeli Movie ‘White Eye’ Nominated for Oscar for Live Action Short Film
The Israeli short film "White Eye" received an Oscar nomination for Best Live Action Short Film, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced...
Natalie Portman to Play Jewish Housewife Turned Investigative Reporter in New Apple TV+ Series
Actress Natalie Portman will play a Jewish housewife and mom turned investigative journalist in an upcoming limited series for Apple TV+. "Lady in the Lake," based...
