Shiryn Ghermezian
ARTICLES BY: Shiryn Ghermezian
‘Antisemite My Ass; I’ve Walked Inside the Ovens at Auschwitz,’ Tweets Angry Rapper Before Announcing Retirement
A prolific rapper, whose latest musical release included blatantly antisemitic lyrics, responded to critics on Tuesday in a hostile Twitter exchange which he ended by...
New York Food Stand Serves Matzah Sandwiches, ‘Making Bubbies Everywhere Proud’
A new food stand located at New York City's Bryant Park is serving gourmet sandwiches made with matzah, instead of bread. Called "Matzahbrei," the stand serves vegetarian ingredients...
Brooklyn Listeners Complain of Hijacking of Classical Radio Station by Pirate Broadcaster of Torah Sermons
An illegal broadcaster is still filling the airwaves with Torah teachings, despite having been reported to authorities for hijacking New York's only classical radio station to deliver the...
Gefilte Fish Draws Mixed Reactions From First-Time Tasters in New Viral Video
A new video compilation showing people tasting gefilte fish for the first time, and exhibiting mixed reactions to the traditional Jewish fish dish, commonly eaten...
Son of ‘Sopranos’ Co-Star Arrested for Vandalizing SUNY Dorm With Swastika Graffiti
The son of actor Michael Imperioli, who played the role of Christopher Moltisanti on HBO's mega-hit series “The Sopranos," was arrested on Wednesday for spray-painting...
‘Jewish Oscars’ Raises Over $500,000 for Special IDF Brigade
Over $500,000 was raised to support Israel's military at a glamorous New York City charity event on Saturday night. The Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF)...
‘Bavaria Has Long Way to Go’ in Confronting Issue of Nazi-Stolen Art, Says Attorney in $20 Million Restitution Case
The Boston-based attorney representing the plaintiffs in a lawsuit against the German state of Bavaria to retrieve Nazi-stolen art told The Algemeiner on Tuesday that the...
‘Saturday Night Live’ Alum Andy Samberg Praised by New York City Fan for ‘Jewish’ Nose
Jewish "Saturday Night Live" alum actor Andy Samberg had an awkward encounter with a fan recently while filming a comedic skit in New York. A segment clip...
‘Godfather’ Co-Star James Caan Tells Facebook Followers: ‘You Gotta Come’ to Israel
Movie star James Caan, who played Sonny Corleone in the classic 1972 film "The Godfather," was full of praise for Israel on Thursday, telling followers...
Jewish Rapper Drake Called ‘Filthy Zionist’ After Hacker Takes Over Hip-Hop Artist Schoolboy Q’s Twitter Account
Canadian-Jewish rapper Drake was called a "filthy Zionist" and other slurs by a hacker who took over the official Twitter account of another singer this week, SPIN magazine reported. Calling himself...
Jewish Broadway Star Belts Out Hebrew Show Tune on ‘Late Night With Seth Meyers’
Jewish Broadway star Ben Platt belted out a classic show tune in Hebrew during a late-night television interview last week, drawing applause from the studio audience. Platt, who...
Following Major Outcry in Germany, Facebook Finally Removes Page of Far-Right Group That Posted Map Targeting Jewish Businesses
Social media giant Facebook has finally deleted the page of a far-right group responsible for posting a map of Berlin that identified Jewish-owned institutions and businesses...
Hundreds of Students, Faculty at Prestigious Israeli University Wow Social Media With Special-Effects ‘Mannequin Challenge’ Video
Hundreds of students and faculty members from one of Israel's most prestigious universities took local social media by storm this week when they posed together for...
Egyptian Movie Star Reveals Jewish Roots on Live TV, Stunning Host, Viewers
An Egyptian movie star revealed his Jewish ancestry on a live television talk show last week, much to the surprise of the program's host and...
