Shiryn Ghermezian
ARTICLES BY: Shiryn Ghermezian
Sarah Silverman Voices Frustration With Typecasting of Jewish Actresses in Hollywood
Jewish comedian and actress Sarah Silverman asserted in an interview on Tuesday that Jewish actresses were often typecast in Hollywood and rarely hired to take...
Israeli Embassy in India Hosts Virtual Diwali Celebration
The Israeli Embassy in India hosted last week a virtual celebration in honor of Diwali, the annual Hindu festival of lights. The hour-long event streamed live...
‘Hamilton’ Star Leslie Odom Jr. Records Cover of Hanukkah Song ‘Ma’oz Tzur’
Tony and Grammy Award-winning Broadway actor Leslie Odom Jr. has recorded a cover of the classic Hanukkah song "Ma'oz Tzur" with his wife, Jewish Broadway...
Jewish Actor Calls Out Hollywood for Employing Mel Gibson Despite His Past Antisemitic Remarks
American Jewish actor Joshua Malina took a dig at Hollywood on Tuesday for continuing to give employment opportunities to Mel Gibson despite his past antisemitic...
‘Iron Chef America’ Host Alton Brown Apologizes for ‘Poor Taste’ in Comment About Auschwitz Uniforms
Alton Brown, the host of Food Network's "Iron Chef America," apologized on Wednesday for a remark he made on Twitter about uniforms worn by prisoners...
Bahrain Synagogue Joins Global Initiative to Commemorate ‘Kristallnacht’ Anniversary
The synagogue in the Bahraini capital of Manama kept its lights on Monday night, as part of an international campaign to commemorate the 82th anniversary...
Israeli ‘Fauda’ Actor Performs in Dubai With Iranian Singer
"Fauda" star and Israeli singer-songwriter Idan Amedi recently performed in the United Arab Emirates with an artist from Iran, as evident from a video posted...
Britain’s Prince Charles Remembers Rabbi Jonathan Sacks: ‘He Will Be Missed More Than Words Can Say’
Britain's Prince of Wales, Prince Charles, on Sunday mourned the passing of Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, the former chief rabbi of the United Kingdom who...
Renowned Israeli Poet Natan Zach Dies at Age 89
Influential Israeli poet and literary critic Natan Zach died on Friday at the age of 89, Israel's culture minister said in a statement. Zach is considered...
Will.i.am From Black Eyed Peas Asks ‘What’s Up Mishpacha?’ in New Music Video With Israeli Pop Duo Static and Ben El
Israeli pop duo Static and Ben El have collaborated with the Black Eyed Peas on a new English song titled "Shake Ya Boom Boom." "What's up...
Trailer Drops for Israeli Film ‘Esau’ About Sibling Rivalry, Starring Shira Haas and Lior Ashkenazi
The first trailer was released on Wednesday for the upcoming Israeli film "Esau," which is a modern take on the biblical story of Jacob and...
George and Amal Clooney Receive Humanitarian Award From Simon Wiesenthal Center in Virtual Gala
George and Amal Clooney were honored by the Simon Wiesenthal Center (SWC) during a gala it held on Wednesday. The actor and director accepted the SWC's...
Bob Dylan Discusses Jewish Identity in Lost Interviews Up for Auction
Lost-long interviews with legendary singer-songwriter Bob Dylan that are going up for auction in Boston share insights about the musician's Jewish heritage and his decision...
Actor Oscar Isaac in Talks to Play Jewish Superhero in New Marvel, Disney+ Series
"Star Wars" actor Oscar Isaac is in negotiations to take on the title character in a new Marvel and Disney+ show about a rabbi's wayward son...
