Alan Zeitlin, Author at Unpacked

Inside Jubilee’s ‘Surrounded’: Rudy Rochman Debates Israel, Gaza and Zionism

Rudy Rochman faced 20 pro-Palestinian activists on Jubilee. Here’s what the viral debate reveals about Israel discourse online.

Can a book change hearts? Rachel Goldberg-Polin’s memoir ‘When We See You Again’ just might

In “When We See You Again,” Rachel Goldberg-Polin refuses to let her son be reduced to a symbol or statistic.

How Ami Kozak is using comedy to push back on Israel misinformation

In the age of viral hot takes, comedian Ami Kozak is using satire and debate to challenge how young Americans understand Israel.

Everything you missed at the 2026 ADL Never is Now Conference

At the ADL’s annual conference, speakers confronted rising antisemitism, online hate, and personal loss, while urging Jews and allies to speak out.

How streamer Mahyar Tousi built a massive audience covering Iran, Israel, and the Middle East

Mahyar Tousi first gained attention for supporting Brexit, but his audience exploded after October 7 and during the intensifying conflict with Iran, turning him into one of YouTube’s most watched Middle East commentators.

Noam Bettan’s ‘Michelle’ could keep Israel’s Eurovision hot streak alive

Noam Bettan’s Eurovision song “Michelle” is a sweeping love song, but Israel’s entry arrives amid boycotts, protests, and political tension.

How ‘Nuremberg’ recreates the trials that exposed Nazi crimes

Russell Crowe plays Hermann Göring in “Nuremberg,” a new film about Nazi evil and the psychiatrist tasked with probing Göring’s mind.

Hasidic pop artist Alnev is bridging faith and music in new EP ‘and everything you left was blue’

From sneaking Taylor Swift through shared earbuds to headlining NYC venues, Alnev is redefining what it means to make Jewish-infused pop.

Jennifer Apple on portraying Hannah Senesh and the power of Jewish women on stage

New Yiddish movie ‘Shttl’ is a cinematic triumph that rebuilds a lost Jewish world: review

Shot in one take, in Yiddish, and under threat of invasion, “Shttl” rebuilds a lost Jewish village with haunting authenticity.

Hen Mazzig brings Jewish Joy to YouTube with Season 2 of ‘And They’re Jewish’

Season 2 of Hen Mazzig’s “And They’re Jewish” brings big voices in culture to highlight pride, resilience, and what it means to be Jewish.

Love, laughter, and a little Lashon Hara anchors ‘Nobody Wants This’ Season 2: review

Season 2 of “Nobody Wants This” delivers sharp dialogue, strong performances, and emotional tension, even as plotlines stray into cliché.

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