Alan Zeitlin
ARTICLES BY: Alan Zeitlin
Gene Wilder’s Wild Ride Examined in New Documentary
It’s amazing to think that Gene Wilder almost didn't get the role of Leo Bloom in The Producers, which kickstarted his illustrious film career. Born...
Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens Are Spreading False Messages About Jews
In recent weeks, a number of people have opined that Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens are antisemitic. Personally, I'm not sure that’s true. But their...
New York Comedian Misses the Mark in Trying to Be Bad
Jews have often done groundbreaking things in comedy. Mel Brooks famously lampooned Hitler in The Producers, which was more controversial at the time than it...
Richard Lewis: A True Mensch
Jewish comedian Richard Lewis, who died at the age of 76 in Los Angeles, was known for his whirlwind of nervous energy. On a recent...
Powerful Play Questions Whether a Jewish Father Gave Secrets to Russia
“I’m a Jew,” an elderly man named Hillel declares to an unknown voice in This Is Not a Time of Peace at Manhattan’s Theatre Row...
Why Did Networks and NFL Allow Kanye West’s Super Bowl Ad?
Kanye West’s Super Bowl ad, which aired regionally and not in all markets, was a no-frills spot that showed him in a vehicle telling people...
Why Did a Brilliant Jewish Director’s Film Get Snubbed by the Oscars?
To all the people complaining that Greta Gerwig should have gotten an Oscar nomination for Best Director, you are correct. In terms of snubs, however, there...
Shameful Podcast Host Praises Guest Who Claims US Gov’t Controlled by 457 Jews
Of all the vile antisemitic conspiracy theories I’ve heard, there is a bizarre one that may take the cake. On his 600th episode, “Fearless” podcast host...
Pete Davidson Jokes About Being Jewish in Netflix Special That Is Funny and Vulgar
Pete Davidson, who was underutilized on Saturday Night Live, is known for having dated Ariana Grande and Kim Kardashian and overcoming mental health issues. Surprisingly,...
Fictional Film Set at Auschwitz Is Offensive and Lacks Power
At a time of rising antisemitism, when college presidents are okay with calls for Jewish genocide and younger Americans are getting false information about Jews...
SNL’s Antisemitism Sketch Was Hateful and Not Funny
There are ways to lampoon and mock the college presidents who failed to admit that calling for the genocide of Jews is against their university...
Oakland, CA Shows the Depth of Jew Hatred in America
The city of Oakland, California, lost its football team. Then it lost its baseball team. And now, it has lost its sanity. Many have seen the...
New Holocaust Musical Gives Hope Amid Despair of Global War on Israel
Watching actor Jacob Ben-Shmuel refer to a boy whose parents were killed by Nazis in the stunning new musical Amid Falling Walls, I could not...
Hostage Deal Is a Necessary Deal With the Devil
In opposing the current deal to release Palestinian terrorists in return for innocent Israeli hostages, many point to the deal where Israel got back kidnapped...
