Shiryn Ghermezian
ARTICLES BY: Shiryn Ghermezian
Jewish Groups, Activists Blast Adidas After CEO Defends Kanye West’s Antisemitic Remarks
The German sportswear company Adidas is facing an onslaught of criticism after CEO Bjørn Gulden claimed in a recent interview that rapper and fashion designer...
Seven Schiele Portraits Stolen by Nazis Returned to Heirs of Jewish Holocaust Victim in New York
Seven portraits by Austrian Expressionist artist Egon Schiele that were stolen by the Nazis during World War II have been returned to the heirs of...
Missouri Adopts Leading Antisemitism Definition in Announcement of Jewish American Heritage Month
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson (R) on Tuesday declared September Jewish American Heritage Month, announcing at the same time that his state was also adopting the...
Kanye West ‘Didn’t Mean What He Said’ With Antisemitic Comments, Adidas CEO Claims
Adidas CEO Bjørn Gulden said he doesn't think rapper Kanye West "meant what he said" when he made a series of antisemitic comments about Jews...
‘Fauda’ Maker Yes Studios to Launch New Series About Israeli Helpline Call Center
The Israeli production and distribution company yes Studios — best known for the hit shows Fauda, Your Honor, and Shtisel — announced on Monday that...
Lebanese TikTok User Arrested for Posting Image of Israeli Flag
A Lebanese man has been arrested after displaying the Israeli flag in a video he shared on the social media platform TikTok while describing Israel...
UNESCO Names Medieval Jewish Town Center in Germany as World Heritage Site
The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has added the medieval Jewish town center of Erfurt in Germany to its World Heritage List. The...
Germany’s Culture Minister Admits Commission on Nazi-Looted Art ‘Not Living Up to Responsibilities’
Germany's Minister of Culture Claudia Roth has promised that the government will implement changes to the German independent national advisory commission on Nazi-confiscated cultural property,...
Amid Rising Antisemitism, English Soccer Powerhouse Chelsea Becomes Latest Club to Launch Jewish Fan Group
Chelsea Football Club has announced the creation of a new group for its Jewish fans, making it the third major soccer team in the United...
Famed Chef Ina Garten Shares Rosh Hashanah Recipes, Recalls Baking Challah as a Newlywed
Acclaimed Jewish chef and cookbook author Ina Garten this week shared recipes for five dishes to serve on Rosh Hashanah, as well as tips about...
Israeli Professional Fighters Challenge Pro-Palestinian Opponent Who Wants to ‘Break’ Israel’s ‘Strongest’
Two professional fighters from Israel invited Swedish mixed martial artist Hamzat Chimaev to challenge them in the ring after Chimaev shared a pro-Palestinian message on...
Israel Wins Five Medals, Including Gold and Silver, During First Appearance in Invictus Games
Israel walked away with five medals after its first time competing in the Invictus Games, an international multi-sport competition for wounded, injured, and sick servicemen...
Three Artworks Looted By Nazis From Jewish Holocaust Victim Seized From US Museums
New York investigators on Wednesday seized artwork by 1900s Austrian Expressionist Egon Schiele from three museums after it was discovered that they were Nazi-looted items...
‘Fauda’ Remake in India Gets Confirmed for a Second Season
The Indian adaptation of the hit Israeli televisions series Fauda has been renewed for a second season, Israel's yes Studios announced on Thursday. The production and...
