Shiryn Ghermezian
ARTICLES BY: Shiryn Ghermezian
Casting Underway for New ‘Samson and Delilah’ Movie, Based on Jabotinsky Novel, to Be Filmed on Location in Israel, Morocco
A new film about the tale of Samson and Delilah from the biblical Book of Judges is scheduled to go into production next summer on location in...
Actor Andrew Garfield Says He’s ‘Proud’ to Be Jewish When Asked About Starring in New Movie Directed by Mel Gibson, Infamous for Antisemitic Comments
Actor Andrew Garfield said he was "proud" of his Jewish heritage on Wednesday, after he was asked about starring in the upcoming movie "Hacksaw Ridge," directed by...
US Naval Academy Honors Holocaust Survivor for Decades of Teaching About Nazi Genocide
A Holocaust survivor was honored by the US Naval Academy in Annapolis on Wednesday for her 20 years of teaching cadets about the Nazi genocide, the US Armed Forces newspaper Stars...
‘Wonder Woman’ Gal Gadot Explains Israel’s Electoral System to Talk-Show Host Jimmy Kimmel
Famed Israeli actress Gal Gadot contrasted the Israeli and American electoral systems during an interview on ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live" on Thursday night, saying that the US process is "not...
Jerusalem’s Mount of Olives Makes Bloomberg List of World’s Most Beautiful Cemeteries
The famed Mount of Olives cemetery in Jerusalem was ranked 8th out of 12 on a Bloomberg list published Friday of the most beautiful burial sites in the...
Tiny Wooden Charm Found in Auschwitz Attic Likely a Symbol of Resistance Against Nazis, Says Head of Memory Sites Foundation
A miniature charm belonging to an Auschwitz inmate was discovered this month in the attic of a concentration camp building, the UK's Daily Mail reported on Thursday. According to the...
Ahead of Directorial Debut, ‘American Pastoral’ Star Ewan McGregor Reveals Deep Connection to Judaism
Actor-turned filmmaker Ewan McGregor talked about the role of Judaism in his life, how it connected him to his directorial debut about a Jewish businessman,...
Jewish ‘Sexperts’ Dr. Ruth, Dr. Drew Endorse New ‘Powerful Aphrodisiac’ Movie Starring Israeli Actress Gal Gadot
Two renowned Jewish "sexperts" have teamed up to explain why Israeli actress Gal Gadot's upcoming film is the perfect date movie and a "very powerful aphrodisiac." In a...
Oscar-Winning Actress Rachel Weisz Reveals Family Holocaust Story and Its Connection to Her ‘Denial’ Role
Oscar-winning actress Rachel Weisz -- who plays the character of Holocaust historian Deborah Lipstadt in the newly released movie "Denial" -- revealed her personal connection to the story...
Australia’s ‘Today’ Show Features Orthodox Jewish Boy Who Designed Portable House for the Homeless
An Orthodox Jewish boy from Sydney who designed and created a portable, makeshift house for homeless people appeared as a guest on Australia's "Today" show on Wednesday. The morning...
Israeli President Rivlin Hosts Selichot Prayer Service at Official Residence Ahead of Yom Kippur
Israeli President Reuven Rivlin hosted a pre-Yom Kippur prayer service on Monday evening at the synagogue of his official residence in Jerusalem. In footage of the moving...
Orthodox British Jew Pleads Guilty to Reckless Driving in Damaged Vehicle — to Reach Destination Before Shabbat
An Orthodox British Jew pleaded guilty in court to reckless driving, after getting into an accident and continuing on his way, with parts of his car breaking off --...
Basketball Star Amar’e Stoudemire on Living in Israel: I Feel Like I Can Be Myself, Live Holy Life
Former NBA all-star Amar'e Stoudemire raved about his new life in Israel in an interview with the New York Post on Sunday, a day after he made his...
Tattoo Enthusiasts From Israel, Around the World, Get ‘Inked’ at Body Art Convention in Tel Aviv
Some 140 tattoo artists from the Jewish state and around the world showcased their skills at the 2016 Israel Tattoo Convention over the weekend, the New York Daily News reported. Many...
