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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


May 25, 2026 1:04 pm
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Orthodox Jewish Fashion Leader Discusses Faith, Success, Growth at St. Thomas University Graduation

Tobi Rubinstein – an Orthodox Jewish rabbi, author, and leading figure in the fashion industry – received an honorary degree from St. Thomas University (STU)...

May 21, 2026 1:19 pm
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Vermont Police Investigate Anti-Israel Vandalism of Jewish-Owned Store as Possible Hate Crime

A Jewish woman's store in Vermont was vandalized early Wednesday morning with anti-Israel graffiti in an incident that police are investigating as a possible hate...

May 21, 2026 1:13 pm
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Giuliani Says Mamdani Has ‘Hatred’ for Jews for Declining to Attend Israel Day Parade in New York City

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has lambasted the city's current mayor, Zohran Mamdani, for the latter's decision not to attend the annual Israel...

May 20, 2026 12:25 pm
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Sally Rooney to Publish Hebrew Translation of Latest Book With Pro-BDS Israeli Publisher

Award-winning Irish author Sally Rooney will publish a Hebrew translation of her latest novel, Intermezzo, through an independent Israeli publishing house that supports the boycott,...

May 19, 2026 3:53 pm
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Hungarian Filmmaker Says ‘Orgy of Antisemitism Overtaking the West,’ Feels ‘Ostracized’ by Film Industry

Hungarian Jewish filmmaker László Nemes talked about antisemitism, the "politicization of cinema" regarding Jewish subject matters, and what he believes is an unhealthy "obsession with...

May 19, 2026 3:06 pm
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Kuwaiti Jiu-Jitsu Gold Medalist Refuses Handshake With Israeli Athlete: ‘We Do Not Respect Them At All’

Kuwaiti jiu-jitsu gold medalist Jassim Alhatem refused to shake hands with Israeli bronze medalist Yoav Manor at the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Jiu-Jitsu World Tour...

May 18, 2026 3:12 pm
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Netanyahu Applauds Eurovision Runner-Up Noam Bettan: ‘Everyone Is Very Proud of You’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu congratulated Israeli singer Noam Bettan on finishing in second place in this year's Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday, despite boos...

May 18, 2026 3:07 pm
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Harry Styles Responds ‘Correct’ to Fan Shouting ‘Long Live Palestine’ at Amsterdam Concert

British pop star Harry Styles on Saturday night interacted with a fan who shouted a slogan in support of Palestinians during the kickoff of his...

May 15, 2026 4:02 pm
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Thousands of People Pledge to Observe Trump’s National Shabbat

Nearly 8,000 people have pledged to observe "Shabbat 250," a national Shabbat proclaimed by US President Donald Trump that is set to start Friday night...

May 15, 2026 3:33 pm
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Spain’s PM Backs Soccer Player for Waving Palestinian Flag After Athlete Criticized by Israeli Defense Chief

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez defended FC Barcelona soccer player Lamine Yamal on Thursday night after the Spanish athlete received backlash for displaying a Palestinian...

May 14, 2026 12:50 pm
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Israel to Sue New York Times Over Article Alleging Widespread Rape of Palestinian Prisoners

Israel on Thursday announced that it plans to sue The New York Times, after the newspaper published a column earlier this week alleging widespread sexual abuse...

May 13, 2026 1:49 pm
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‘Shame on Hollywood’: Cannes Jury Member Defends Actors ‘Backlisted’ for Anti-Israel Activism Over Gaza War

A jury member of the 79th Cannes Film Festival on Tuesday condemned the Hollywood film industry for "blacklisting" actors who have spoken out against Israel's...

May 12, 2026 2:12 pm
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Nazi-Looted Painting Found in Home of Dutch SS Leader’s Family, Art Detective Reveals

A painting stolen by Nazis during World War II from a Jewish art dealer in the Netherlands was discovered in the home of the family...

May 12, 2026 2:09 pm
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Israeli Para-Athlete Wins Gold at European Taekwondo Championships, Beats Opponent From Azerbaijan

Israeli Paralympic athlete Asaf Yasur took home the gold medal in the 2026 European Senior Taekwondo Championships being held this week in Munich, Germany. The 24-year-old...

World

Iran Warns of Retaliation Following New US Strikes

Iran said the United States had violated a ceasefire after the US conducted what it called defensive strikes in southern Iran, threatening to retaliate while US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said negotiating a deal to...

Israel

Leading Demography Expert Says Israel Expected to Hit 50% of Global Jewish...

An analysis released this week predicts that, within the next 10 years, Israel could become the home for a majority...

Middle East

Israel Will Escalate Strikes Against Hezbollah in Lebanon, Netanyahu Says

Israel will escalate strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday, as a US official said the terrorist group had ignored warnings to halt firing at...

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