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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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July 15, 2019 2:18 pm
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Singer Pink Highlights Her Jewish Identity in Response to Criticism of Photo of Her Kids Running Through Berlin Holocaust Memorial

Pop singer Pink talked about her family's Jewish identity on Sunday while defending a photo of her children running through Berlin's Holocaust Memorial. The "Walk Me...

July 14, 2019 8:05 pm
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Kippah-Wearing Athlete Dedicates $25,000 Win on ‘Million Dollar Mile’ to ‘the Jewish People’

An Orthodox Jew from Florida who took home $25,000 after competing in the new CBS show "Million Dollar Mile" dedicated his win to his coreligionists...

July 12, 2019 2:06 pm
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Muslim Paramedic Tells Guests at Jewish Wedding in Israel How He Saved Bride’s Life After Car Crash

A Muslim paramedic who is part of a response unit for United Hatzalah shared a story at a Jewish wedding in Israel last week about...

July 11, 2019 2:34 pm
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‘I Told Them to F— Off’: Canadian-American Singer Paul Anka Talks About Fending Off BDS Pressure Ahead of Israel Concert

Legendary Canadian-American singer Paul Anka talked about receiving pressure not to perform in Israel ahead of his upcoming concert in Tel Aviv on Thursday. The "Diana"...

July 9, 2019 3:04 pm
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Coldplay Lead Singer Chris Martin Visits Mixed Jewish-Arab Kindergartens in Israel

Coldplay frontman Chris Martin visited a network of mixed Jewish-Arab kindergartens in the Israeli city of Jaffa on Monday, i24 News reported. Footage aired on Channel...

July 8, 2019 2:26 pm
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‘Disturbed’ Lead Singer David Draiman Slams ‘Unfair Amount of Unjustified Treatment’ Israel Faces From BDS Supporters

David Draiman, the Jewish lead singer of the rock band Disturbed, said Israel was facing "particular judgement and preferential boycotting that no other country in...

July 3, 2019 2:04 pm
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In UNHRC Speech, Ex-Miss Iraq Sarah Idan Blasts Antisemitism, ‘Biased’ Media Coverage Against Israel

Former Miss Iraq Sarah Idan criticized media bias against Israel and antisemitism taught in Muslim countries while speaking at the United Nations Human Rights Council...

July 2, 2019 3:18 pm
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Supermodel Karlie Kloss: ‘Shabbat Has Brought So Much Meaning Into My Life’

Model and "Project Runway" host Karlie Kloss opened up about converting to Judaism and embracing Shabbat in a recent interview with British Vogue. The 26-year-old, who...

June 30, 2019 2:38 pm
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Dutch Rapper Changes Anne Frank Stage Name After Outcry Over ‘Insensitivity’ and Antisemitic Tweets

A 25-year-old Dutch rapper who went by the name Anne Frank said she will change her stage name following criticism and the uncovering of her...

June 26, 2019 11:54 am
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Singer Daddy Yankee Floats in Dead Sea, Visits Western Wall Ahead of Israel Concert

Popular Latin singer Daddy Yankee is touring Israel ahead of his concert on Wednesday at Rishon Lezion Live Park. The "Despacito" vocalist landed in the Jewish state on...

June 24, 2019 12:04 pm
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Guests Do the Hora at Second Wedding Celebration of Jewish Couple Karlie Kloss, Joshua Kushner

Supermodel Karlie Kloss and her husband Joshua Kushner had a second wedding party in Saratoga, Wyoming over the weekend, eight months after tying the knot...

June 21, 2019 11:54 am
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Actor Martin Short Calls Israel ‘Unbelievably Beautiful’ During First Visit to Country

Comedic actor Martin Short praised Israel for its beauty at a gala in Jerusalem on Thursday during his first-ever visit to the Jewish state. Short, 69,...

June 19, 2019 1:12 pm
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Israeli Actress Gal Gadot Ranked Among Maxim Magazine’s ‘Hot 100’ for 2019

Israeli actress and "Wonder Woman" star Gal Gadot is on Maxim magazine's  "Hot 100" list of the world's sexiest women for 2019, it was announced...

June 18, 2019 1:36 pm
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Actor John Cusack Ridiculed for Tweeting ‘Disgusting’ Antisemitic Meme, Blames a ‘Bot’ for Mixup

American actor John Cusack is facing backlash for retweeting and then deleting an antisemitic meme on Monday. He later blamed the whole ordeal on a...

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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