Shiryn Ghermezian
ARTICLES BY: Shiryn Ghermezian
California Book Festival Rescinds Invitation to Author Alice Walker Over Past Antisemitic Comments
A book festival in California has disinvited Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist and poet Alice Walker from its event due to the author's history of making antisemitic...
Former Miss Iraq Says Nelson Mandela’s Grandson Refuses ‘Dialogue’ Over Anti-Israel Stance
Former Miss Universe contestant Sarah Idan said on Tuesday that the grandson of the late civil rights activist and former South African President Nelson Mandela...
Ben & Jerry’s Israel CEO Says ‘I Refuse to Boycott My Neighbors,’ Calls Out Unilever ‘Hypocrisy’
The Israeli manufacturer and distributor of Ben & Jerry’s opened up on Monday about his lawsuit against the Vermont-based ice cream maker, saying, "the company...
‘An Unjust Fight for Survival’: Proposed Israeli Law Provides Historic Support for Local Music Industry
Top Israeli recording artists met with the country's minister of culture and sport last week to present a draft bill that would provide direct financial...
HBO Reveals Trailer for Film Based on True Story of Holocaust Survivor, Boxer Harry Haft
HBO debuted on Wednesday the official trailer for its original biographical film about Auschwitz concentration camp inmate and boxer Harry Haft, who was forced to...
Grandchildren of German Jewish Businessman Sue Leading Houston Art Museum Over Nazi-Looted Painting
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH) and the grandchildren of a German Jewish art collector were heard in federal court on Thursday over an...
‘Diversity Is Definitely There’: Former Miss Iraq Sarah Idan Defends Israel Against ‘Apartheid’ Charge
Former Miss Iraq Sarah Idan dismissed claims that Israel is practicing "apartheid," a charge frequently levied by anti-Zionist activists, while visiting South Africa this week. Speaking...
Supermodel Bella Hadid Says Call to ‘Free Palestine From River to Sea’ Was About Israel, Not ‘Judaism’
Supermodel Bella Hadid doubled down on her criticism of Israel in her cover story for Vogue magazine's April issue, when asked about accusations of antisemitism...
Maksim Chmerkovskiy Meets in Poland With Ukrainian Refugees, Joins Aid Efforts
Ukrainian-born professional ballroom dancer Maksim Chmerkovskiy arrived back in Eastern Europe this week to help Ukrainian refugees, mere weeks after safely escaping Ukraine and reuniting...
After Criticism, Academy Museum to Open Exhibit on Jewish Trailblazers of Hollywood
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures will feature a permanent exhibit about the Jewish founders of Hollywood's prominent film studios after facing backlash for excluding...
Jewish College Basketball Coach Compares Ukraine War to Purim, Says ‘All In’ for Relief Efforts
The Jewish head coach of Auburn University's men's basketball team on Saturday drew comparisons between the holiday of Purim and the Russia-Ukraine war when asked...
Staind Frontman Blames George Soros for Russia-Ukraine War, Peddles False Conspiracy Theories in On-Stage Rant
The founding member and frontman of the rock band Staind went on a 14-minute rant about Ukraine and Russia during a concert on Thursday, blaming...
Colorado to Divest $42 Million From Unilever Over Ben & Jerry’s Israel Boycott
The board governing Colorado’s public pension fund voted unanimously on Friday to move forward with divesting from the British conglomerate Unilever over a decision by...
Maksim Chmerkovskiy Plans Return to Eastern Europe to Join Ground Efforts as War Rages in Ukraine
Jewish Ukrainian-born professional ballroom dancer Maksim Chmerkovskiy is planning on returning to Eastern Europe to help Ukrainians in need, less than a month after safely...
