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Myriam Shermer

Jun 21, 2021, 10:13 PM

Tel-Aviv rally for Jewish-Arab cooperation / Courtesy of Standing Together

The new government likes to call itself “the healing government.” To be more than empty words, some reckoning needs to happen between the Right and Left. I live in a very friendly neighborhood. Our WhatsApp group is so active, you...

Jun 2, 2021, 3:34 PM

Why is Bennett’s move so difficult for the Right?

Betrayal, anger and hurt. After much speculations, leader of Yamina's Naftali Bennett has officially announced this Sunday that his is making every effort to form a government with his "friend Yair" Lapid. That government has until tonight (Wednesday) to...

Apr 27, 2014, 1:49 PM

Victims and perpetrators at the UN

The United Nations headquarters in New York City are very impressive. To visit, you must book a tour, pay $ 18 and go through massive security. At the entrance of the vast complex, occupying no less than 6 blocks...

Feb 19, 2014, 12:41 PM

No secular conflict – A tale of honor and religion in the Middle East

The Kerry plan for peace is being made public anytime soon. Some hate it already, some adore it. But whatever the announcements might be, it’s safe to bet they won’t fit because they were made with the wrong tools....

About Me

Myriam Shermer is a journalist, lecturer, and worksops facilitator. Born in Jerusalem but raised in Paris, she has studied Cinema, Psychology, Political Science and American Jewish History. Formerly editor-in-chef of the JPost French Edition, she is a commentator on i24 news, and gives talks on Israel to Jewish students and tourists. She uses psychological concepts to analyze the news and hopes to bring more mindfulness into public conversations.