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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.

ARTICLES BY: Shiryn Ghermezian


July 27, 2016 12:53 pm
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New York Jewish Rep Cuts in Front of Kosher Food Line at Democratic National Convention

A Jewish congressman from New York was spotted cutting in front of a line of people waiting for kosher food at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) this...

July 27, 2016 7:02 am
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Israeli Companies Collaborate to ‘Print’ Human Tissue Through Stem-Cell Inkjet Technology

Two Israeli companies have collaborated to create 3D printer ink that can form human tissue from stem cells, Israel21c reported on Tuesday. Nano Dimension and Accellta joined forces to...

July 26, 2016 3:02 pm
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First English-Language Trailer Debuts for Natalie Portman’s Hebrew Film ‘A Tale of Love and Darkness,’ Based on Amos Oz’s Memoir (VIDEO)

The first English-language trailer for Natalie Portman's directorial debut -- A Tale of Love and Darkness -- based on Israeli author Amos Oz's memoir, was released on Thursday. The movie,...

July 26, 2016 2:55 pm
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World Jewish Leaders Condemn ‘Despicable’ ISIS Slaying of Elderly Priest in French Church Attack

Jewish leaders in Europe and the US expressed horror at Tuesday's attack on a church in France, in which two armed ISIS terrorists took hostages and killed an elderly priest. “An...

July 25, 2016 2:57 pm
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Israeli Movie About ‘Underground’ Fighting Wins Best Action Film at Comic-Con 2016

An Israeli movie about a promising new underground fighter won Best Action Film at the 2016 Comic-Con in San Diego. The 2015 movie, Underground, tells the tale of 25-year-old...

July 25, 2016 1:32 pm
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Chelsea Football Club Owner Abramovich Recites Kiddush While Cruising With Kate Hudson on ‘$1.5 Billion’ Super-Yacht

The Jewish owner of the UK's Chelsea Football Club was pictured reciting the traditional kiddush prayer over a cup of wine on Shabbat afternoon, as he...

July 24, 2016 2:44 pm
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Israeli Actress Gal Gadot Slays in ‘Wonder Woman’ Trailer (VIDEO)

Israeli actress Gal Gadot engages in fierce action sequences in the new Wonder Woman trailer, which Warner Bros. premiered during the San Diego Comic-Con on Saturday. The nearly 3-minute trailer, the...

July 24, 2016 2:36 pm
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Israel Only Mideast Country to Join UN Battle Against Homophobic Bullying in School

Israel is the only Middle Eastern country to join a major United Nations agency in the fight against homophobic bullying in schools, Israel Hayom reported on Sunday. According to the report, Israeli Education Minister...

July 24, 2016 6:52 am
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Israel to Send Its Biggest Team Ever to Compete in 2016 Olympic Games in Brazil

Israel will send its biggest delegation ever to compete this summer in the 2016 Olympic Games, according to the Business Standard. Team Israel will consist of 47 athletes,...

July 21, 2016 3:13 pm
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Jihadists Encouraged on Social Media by Al-Qaeda-Linked Groups to Kill Israeli, British, American, French Athletes at Rio Olympics

Israeli athletes set to compete in the 2016 Olympic Games in Brazil are among the competitors targeted by groups linked with al-Qaeda, the UK's Daily...

July 21, 2016 2:12 pm
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New York Magazine Denies Supporting BDS, Despite Calling Sabra Hummus ‘Politicized,’ Suggesting Alternative Brand

New York Magazine told The Algemeiner on Thursday that it "does not support a boycott of Israel," despite its designation of Sabra, a popular brand of hummus...

July 20, 2016 4:00 pm
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Lead Guitarist of British Rock Band Queen Asks Adam Lambert to Sing in Hebrew During Upcoming Israel Concert

The famed lead guitarist of British rock band Queen, Brian May, encouraged Jewish singer-songwriter Adam Lambert to perform in Hebrew during their upcoming joint concert in...

July 20, 2016 4:45 am
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National Security Expert: Israel, Saudi Arabia Covertly Cooperating Against Iran

The director of Israel's Institute for National Security Studies told France24 on Tuesday that cooperation between Saudi Arabia and Israel is taking place under the radar, and that both countries view Iran as...

July 19, 2016 2:42 pm
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Israeli Actress Says Playing Muslim Character in ‘Tyrant’ Has Made Her More ‘Hopeful, Humble’

Israeli actress Moran Atias said that playing a Muslim woman in the hit FX series Tyrant has changed her outlook. "Educating myself about a different culture has...

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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