Shiryn Ghermezian
ARTICLES BY: Shiryn Ghermezian
British-Israeli Composer Whose ‘Gonna Keep America Singing’ Was Performed at Presidential Inauguration Parade Set to Meet Trump Family in the Spring
A British-Israeli composer is set to meet the Trump family in the spring, and learn how it came to be that the US president sent her...
I Get Told to ‘Burn in Oven’ at Least Once a Week, Says Jewish Comedian Sarah Silverman
After being mocked on social media this week for confusing construction markers for swastikas, comedian Sarah Silverman shot back, “Innocent mistake for a Jew that...
US Tennis Association Apologizes for Playing Third Reich Version of National Anthem Ahead of Match With German Player at Major Tournament
The United States Tennis Association (USTA) apologized on Saturday for playing the national anthem of the Third Reich at a major women's tournament ahead of...
‘Captain America’ Chris Evans Accused by Former KKK Leader David Duke of Supporting ‘Zionist Wars’ in Twitter Feud
"Captain America" star Chris Evans went to battle on Twitter last week against former Ku Klux Klan leader David Duke, who accused the actor of supporting "Zionist wars." The...
Non-Jewish Mixed Martial Artist Says He Holds Up Tallit After Each Victory as Tribute to ‘God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob’
American mixed martial artist Jared Cannonier explained on Wednesday why, despite not being Jewish -- and without "putting any title" on his belief system -- he...
Netanyahu in Meeting With Famed Movie Star Chuck Norris: ‘Israel Is Strong, But It’s Indestructible Now’
"Israel is strong, but it's indestructible now," Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu quipped in a meeting with visiting American movie star Chuck Norris -- an avid martial...
British Prankster Dressed as Ultra-Orthodox Jewish Rapper Exposes ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ as ‘Contrived, Manipulated’ in New TV Documentary
A comedic character actor exposed what he said were unethical, behind-the-scenes practices on “Britain’s Got Talent” in a TV documentary aired Tuesday night, the UK’s Mirror reported. Simon...
Actress Natalie Portman Teaches Hebrew Slang in Vanity Fair ‘Secret Talent’ Series
In a Vanity Fair video series aimed at highlighting the hidden talents of various celebrities, movie star Natalie Portman gave a lesson in Hebrew slang. Portman, who was born...
Canadian Rabbi Leads ‘Ring of Peace’ Around Toronto Mosques to Express Solidarity With Quebec Shooting Victims
Inspired by a Muslim-led initiative in Europe, a Toronto rabbi called on people of all faiths to form a "ring of peace" around local mosques on Friday, to...
Israeli ‘Miss Universe’ Contestant Says She Hopes French Crown-Winner Makes Good on Promise to Visit Jewish State
Israel's representative in the Miss Universe 2016 pageant revealed on Monday night that the new titleholder has promised to visit the Jewish state. "I’m holding her to that promise," Israel's Yam Kaspers Anshel...
Video of Ben Gurion Airport Employees Collecting Wayward Helium Balloons in Arrivals Hall, to Donate to Children in Need, Goes Viral
Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) has been engaged for years in a little-known weekly endeavor to collect all the wayward helium balloons – with which...
British Comedian to Attendees of Jewish Charity Dinner: ‘Jews Love Charity and They Love Dinner’
In a video message to attendees of World Jewish Relief's annual gala on Monday night, the host of CBS's "Late, Late Show" joked about the constant stream...
Hip-Hop Artist Lil Wayne Recommends Kosher Wine to Fans for Valentine’s Day
American hip-hop artist Lil Wayne suggested on Monday that his fans treat their significant others to a glass of kosher wine on Valentine's Day. The "Lollipop"...
‘Donald Trump Attended My Wife’s Funeral, Shiva,’ Says Patriots Owner Bob Kraft of Relationship With the President
New England Patriots owner Robert "Bob" Kraft shared some details about his close friendship with President Donald Trump on Monday, noting that the president was there for...
