Shiryn Ghermezian
ARTICLES BY: Shiryn Ghermezian
‘History Will Judge Him’: Iranian Chess Ref Slams Official After Punishment for Showing Support with Iranian Protestors, Ukraine
A Iranian chess referee — known as an arbiter — who was sanctioned by the world's leading chess authority for publicly showing support for Ukraine...
Jewish Heirs of Van Gogh Painting With Nazi Past Sue Current Japanese Owners for $750 Million
A Japanese insurance company that owns one of Vincent van Gogh's famous paintings titled Sunflowers is being sued by the descendants of the artwork's original...
‘Horror and Mysticism Fit Like a Glove’: New Film ‘The Offering’ Explores Jewish and Hasidic Themes
The filmmakers behind a new horror film that tackles a Jewish storyline talked to The Algemeiner recently about introducing audiences to Jewish folklore and mysticism,...
Steven Spielberg and Biopic About His Jewish Family Win Best Picture, Best Director at Golden Globes
Steven Spielberg won the award for best director at the 2023 Golden Globes on Tuesday night for The Fabelmans, his autobiographical film about his Jewish...
Mel Gibson Removed From New Orleans Parade After Backlash
Hollywood director and actor Mel Gibson will no longer be the co-grand marshal of the 2023 New Orleans Parade, organizers announced after facing public scrutiny...
Louis Vuitton Slammed for Hiring ‘Ardent Antisemite’ Bella Hadid for New Campaign
The French luxury fashion house Louis Vuitton is being criticized by Israel advocates for hiring model Bella Hadid to be the face of its new...
‘A New Narrative’: Group Aims to Give Voice to Resilient Mizrahi Jewish Refugees
“When people learn that I am from Syria and I’m a Jew they look at me like I have 18 heads,” Abraham Hamra, a 35-year-old...
Iranian Celebrity Chef Arrested After Allegedly Poking Fun at Assassinated Iranian Commander With Recipe
An Iranian celebrity chef, Instagram influencer and restaurant owner was arrested in Tehran last week allegedly in response to a recipe he shared on the...
Turkey to Adapt Israeli TV Series ‘Shtisel’ Highlighting Orthodox Muslim Community
The Turkish production company OGM Pictures has acquired rights to remake the Israeli television drama Shtisel for Turkish audiences, with a storyline focused on the...
Prince Harry Claims Prince William, Princess Kate Told Him to Wear Scandalous Nazi Uniform to Costume Party
Prince Harry reveals in his new upcoming memoir that his brother Prince William and his sister-in-law Kate told him to put on the Nazi uniform...
Documentary About Prolific Artist Killed in Auschwitz Makes World Premiere at New York Jewish Film Festival
The 32nd annual New York Jewish Film Festival (NYJFF) opening next week will feature the world premiere of a new documentary that highlights thousands of...
Australian Actress Ruby Rose Visits Israel, Claps Back at ‘Free Palestine’ Supporters on Social Media
Australian actress Ruby Rose is currently in Israel visiting her friend and costar, Israeli actress Rona-Lee Shimon, and is not letting anti-Israel supporters on social...
New England Patriots’ Jewish Owner Robert Kraft Makes Symbolic ‘Chai’ Donation to Damar Hamlin’s Toy Drive After Athlete’s Cardiac Arrest
Robert Kraft, the Jewish owner of the New England Patriots, and his NFL team have donated $18,003, a number that holds symbolic value in the...
Disney+ Releases First Look of New Miniseries About Dutch Secretary Who Hid Anne Frank’s Family During Holocaust
Disney+ recently revealed the first image from its upcoming limited series A Small Light, based on the true story of Miep Gies, the Dutch secretary...
