Alan Zeitlin, Author at Unpacked

Should Israel have welcomed Clavicular? Inside the debate dividing Jewish influencers

Braden “Clavicular” Peters’ Israel trip has divided Jewish influencers, raising questions about redemption, influence, and where Israel draws the line.

‘Pulp Fiction’ producer Lawrence Bender on bringing October 7 drama ‘Red Alert’ to life

More than 1,000 days after October 7, the creators of Paramount+’s “Red Alert” explain how they recreated the attacks with survivors’ help.

‘Birthright’ Review: A thought-provoking drama about Israel and American Jews

Jonathan Spector’s “Birthright” uses a friend group’s story to explore Israel, October 7, politics, and Jewish identity.

‘Unconditional’ review: Liraz Chamami shines in Apple’s new Israeli mystery

A mother’s search for answers drives the suspense in “Unconditional,” a twist-filled Israeli drama now streaming on Apple TV+.

How Nazis hid the Holocaust: 5 shocking details From Tom Hanks’ WWII series

From Kristallnacht to Auschwitz, “World War II with Tom Hanks” explores how Nazi Germany carried out the Holocaust.

Kosha Dillz’s new Knicks song celebrates basketball, New York and Jewish pride

Jewish rapper Kosha Dillz has released a Knicks Finals anthem celebrating New York’s playoff run and the team’s deep ties to Jewish history.

‘The Wedding Entertainer’ review: Shuli Rand and Elon Gold shine in a heartfelt Haredi comedy

Shuli Rand and Elon Gold lead “The Wedding Entertainer,” a heartfelt Israeli comedy about family, faith, and a father’s fight for redemption.

How October 7 inspired musician Mikey Pauker to become a rabbi

After years of performing Jewish music, Mikey Pauker says rising antisemitism and October 7 pushed him toward the rabbinate.

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.

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