Shiryn Ghermezian
ARTICLES BY: Shiryn Ghermezian
Israeli Judoka Takes Home Gold Medal Win at 2023 World Judo Championship in Qatar
Israeli judoka Inbar Lanir became a world champion on Friday when she won gold at the 2023 World Judo Championship in Doha, Qatar. The 23-year-old, who...
Dating Coach Behind ‘Jewish Matchmaking’ Series Says Finding Life Partner is the ‘Hardest Thing to Do in the World’
Professional Jewish matchmaker and dating coach Aleeza Ben Shalom, whose skills are on display in the new Netflix series Jewish Matchmaking, admitted in the show's...
Adidas to Sell Remaining Yeezy Shoes, Donate Proceeds to Organizations ‘Harmed’ by Ye’s Antisemitism
The German sportswear company Adidas said on Thursday it will sell part of its remaining inventory of Yeezy shoes and donate the proceeds to organizations...
‘No Form of Hatred is So Apparent and Yet So Denied’: New Book Analyzes Seven ‘Deadly Myths’ Fueling Antisemitism Worldwide
A book published on Tuesday traces the origins of antisemitism to present day and examines the most dangerous conspiracy theories and falsehoods used to inspire...
Jewels With Nazi Ties Sell at Christie’s Auction for Less Than Estimated Value After Jewish, Diamond Groups Criticize Sale
Many items in a jewelry collection auctioned off by Christie's on Wednesday sold for less than their estimated value after the auction house was urged...
Adam Lambert Talks About Antisemitism in the US, His Love of Tel Aviv Ahead of June Concert in Israel
American singer Adam Lambert discussed in a recent interview with Ynet the "terrifying" rise of antisemitism in the US and his upcoming performance in Israel...
Israel’s Noa Kirel Advances to Grand Final of Eurovision Song Contest After ‘Unicorn’ Performance
Pop singer Noa Kirel, Israel's representative in the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest, advanced to the grand final of the competition in Liverpool, the United Kingdom,...
Former Israeli Eurovision Winner Netta Barzilai Gives Advice to Noa Kirel, Says Winning Isn’t Everything
Israeli singer Netta Barzilai, who won the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest, told Ynet she spoke to Israel's representative in this year's singing competition, pop singer...
World’s Earliest, Most Complete Hebrew Bible Goes on Display in New York Before Auction
The Codex Sassoon, the world's earliest and most complete copy of the Hebrew Bible, is currently on display in New York City at Sotheby’s, an...
Israel Launches Government Committee to Commemorate Diaspora Jews Killed in Antisemitic Attacks
Israel's Ministry of Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism announced Monday the formation of a new committee that will focus on how Israel can honor the memory...
Christie’s to Donate Proceeds From Nazi-Linked Jewelry Auction to Holocaust Education
The world famous auction house Christie's has acknowledged the Nazi-era ties of the owner behind a 700-piece jewelry collection valued at over $150 million and...
Disturbed Frontman David Draiman Announces Band’s Second Tel Aviv Summer Concert ‘Due to Incredible Demand’
David Draiman, the Jewish lead vocalist of Disturbed, announced this week that the heavy metal band will do a second concert in Israel this summer...
Murals Across Israel Show Solidarity With ‘Women, Life, Freedom’ Protesters in Iran
A fifth mural was recently completed in Israel that features aspects of both Israeli and Iranian culture while also showing support for the nationwide, anti-government...
Singer Sam Smith Cancels Tel Aviv Concert, Gets Applauded by BDS Supporters
British singer Sam Smith has cancelled his performance in Israel in May and those supporting the boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS) movement against Israel are...
