OpenDor Media

What OpenDor Media does

OpenDor Media (formerly Imagination Productions) is a global 501(c)(3) non-profit educational media organization founded in 2009, headquartered in Sunrise, Florida, and operating as a fully remote team distributed across the U.S. and Israel. Its mission is to deepen engagement with Israel, Judaism, and the Jewish experience among young Jews and their peers through a portfolio of interconnected brands: Unpacked (flagship digital edutainment brand via YouTube, podcasts, and social media), Unpacked for Educators (curriculum and professional development for Jewish educators), ConnectED (programs for independent and charter schools), Amplified (content creator community), Film & TV (award-winning documentary productions), and ISRAEL21c (acquired May 2025, reaching 20M+ people annually with Israeli culture content). The organization also operates sub-brands Judaism Unpacked (launched April 2025) and UNPACKED Jr. (launched September 2024) to reach younger audiences, and distributes films via Netflix, Amazon Prime, PBS, and Comcast.

The organization's core technology is a multi-platform content production and distribution infrastructure spanning YouTube (97M+ cumulative views on the Unpacked channel alone), podcasting (seven named shows including the #1 trending Jewish podcast "Unpacking Israeli History"), social media, dedicated web properties (unpacked.media, unpacked.education, connecteducation.org, amplified.community, israel21c.org), and educational streaming distribution. Content is produced in-house across video, audio, and written formats, vetted by subject-matter experts and an advisory board. A new Head of Tech and AI (Dan Brand) leads org-wide AI transformation focused on internal tooling and workflow automation; no proprietary AI products or research are publicly disclosed. Films are protected by copyright and brands (OpenDor Media, Unpacked, Unpacked for Educators, ConnectED, Amplified, Unpacked Jr., Judaism Unpacked) are registered trademarks.

OpenDor Media's revenue model is philanthropic. As a 501(c)(3) (EIN 26-1264680), the organization is funded primarily by individual donations (one-time and monthly at preset tiers of $250, $360, $500, $1,000, plus custom amounts, with legacy giving programs), foundation and agency grants (The Covenant Foundation, Jewish National Fund-USA, Jim Joseph Foundation, Maimonides Fund, Natan Fund, The Pincus Fund, Friedkin Foundation, UJA Federation of Greater Toronto, and others), and educational/community film screening licenses. End-user content is free across all digital platforms, with no consumer monetization. The go-to-market combines direct-to-consumer digital distribution, federation and agency channel partnerships, an enterprise field-sales motion for ConnectED independent school cohorts, and events/conferences. The organization holds Charity Navigator's four-star rating and GuideStar/Candid Platinum Transparency seal as of 2025.

Name

OpenDor Media

Legal name

OpenDor Media, Inc.

Website

https://opendormedia.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

OpenDor Media is a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational media organization that produces multi-platform digital content on Israel, Judaism, and Jewish identity, serving young Jews, educators, schools, and content creators worldwide via its Unpacked, ConnectED, Amplified, and Film & TV brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Educational Media

NAICS

Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (5162), Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (51621), Broadcasting and Content Providers (516)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812), Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Distribution (7822), Television Broadcasting Stations (4833)

akta.pro primary industry

Open Multimedia OER (video, audio, podcasts, animations) (EDAGAJAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

OER Authoring, Remixing & Publishing Tools/Platforms (EDAGAJAM), Open Courseware & Course Modules (OCW) (EDAGAJAB), Open Ancillaries & Instructor Resources (slides, test banks, solutions) (EDAGAJAC), Open Educational Resources (OER) & Open Access Academic Publishing (MPAJABAG)

Keywords

• Nonprofit media
• Jewish education
• Digital content publishing
• Documentary filmmaking
• Israel education

Headquarters

HQ city

Sunrise

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Donations and Philanthropic Support: OpenDor Media is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Primary revenue comes from donations from individuals and institutional philanthropy. The organization runs a donation portal with one-time and monthly giving options at preset amounts ($250, $360, $500, $1,000) and custom amounts, with EIN 26-1264680. Legacy and planned giving programs are also offered.
2. Grants from Foundations and Jewish Organizations: Major grants received from The Covenant Foundation ($1.9M announced 2024 for the broader Jewish education ecosystem, with OpenDor Media receiving a Signature Grant for Unpacked Jr.), Jewish National Fund-USA (funding heritage sites content project), Jim Joseph Foundation, Maimonides Fund, Natan Fund, Pincus Fund for Jewish Education, Friedkin Foundation, and UJA Federation of Greater Toronto.
3. Educational Content Licensing and Screening Licenses: OpenDor Media sells educational and community screening licenses for its feature films through the Unpacked for Educators platform. These licenses allow schools and community organizations to screen films legally.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

OpenDor Media is a global non-profit media organization that produces and distributes educational digital content on Judaism, Israel, and Jewish identity. Its portfolio includes the Unpacked video/podcast brand, Unpacked for Educators classroom resources, the ConnectED program for independent schools, the Amplified creator network, a Film & TV documentary division, and the recently acquired ISRAEL21c publication. Content is offered free to end users, with revenue generated through donations, grants, and bulk/film licensing for institutional audiences.

Product overview

OpenDor Media is a global non-profit educational media organization operating a multi-brand platform portfolio. The core offerings include Unpacked (flagship digital brand for Israel/Judaism content via video, podcast, web, and social media), Unpacked for Educators (curriculum resources and professional development for educators), ConnectED (independent school educational platform), Amplified (content creator community), Film & TV (award-winning documentaries), and two newer initiatives: Judaism Unpacked (multi-platform Jewish learning) and UNPACKED Jr. (elementary school content). The organization also acquired ISRAEL21c (Israeli culture/innovation digital content) in May 2025. The brands work together through a 'surround sound' digital engagement approach, reaching audiences across YouTube, podcasts, social platforms, and classrooms worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Unpacked: The #1 educational media brand for today's digital generation, helping young people make sense of Israel and the Jewish story through video, podcast, web and social media.
• Unpacked for Educators
• ConnectED
• Amplified
• Film & TV
• ISRAEL21c

Products and services

• Unpacked

Quantifiable outcome

• 91% of students expressed greater sense of pride in the Jewish people after viewing OpenDor Media films
• +9 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.

• ISRAEL21ccoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 May 2025OpenDor Media acquired ISRAEL21c, a long-running website reaching 20M+ people annually with uplifting content about Israeli culture, innovation, and people. The acquisition expands OpenDor Media's video, podcast, social media, and curricula production. ISRAEL21c's Digital Ambassadorship program (400+ storytellers trained since 2014) will be absorbed and expanded, cultivating the next generation of digital storytellers for Israel. ISRAEL21c was founded in 2001 and has been funded by the Friedkin Foundation and other key supporters.
• Prizmah Center for Jewish Day SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrizmah Center for Jewish Day Schools is a key partner in The Collaborative, Unpacked for Educators' exclusive community of schools at the forefront of Israel and Jewish education. Prizmah helps create systemic impact by connecting schools for professional development, networking, and expert support. The partnership is now in its sixth year.
• UnitED (Ministry for Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnitED, an initiative of Israel's Ministry for Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism, partners with OpenDor Media on The Collaborative to advance Israel education globally. The partnership is now in its sixth year.
• JLTVminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJLTV (Jewish Life Television) provided support for the 'Stars of David with Elon Gold' podcast, expanding reach and distribution for the comedy podcast celebrating Jewish life.
• The Jewish Education ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Jewish Education Project partnered with OpenDor Media for the Toronto Israel education conference, contributing to the ecosystem of Jewish educational organizations in North America.
• The Hive StudiomajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Hive Studio, an Oscar-nominated Israeli animation studio, animated Unpacked Jr.'s 'Exploring Israel: An UNPACKED Adventure' series. The studio's involvement ensures high production quality appropriate for children's media content.
• Animation IsraelminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnimation Israel supported Unpacked Jr. animation production; its mission is to support and expand the Israeli animation industry.

Scale indicators42 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights8 records

Direct peers

• Jewish Telegraphic Agency (JTA): Global Jewish news agency producing daily news, features, and multimedia content about Jewish communities, Israel, and antisemitism. Comparable to OpenDor Media's Unpacked as a Jewish-focused media outlet, with overlap on coverage of Israel and Jewish identity.
• Aish HaTorah: Jewish educational organization producing videos, articles, and educational programs about Judaism, Israel, and Jewish identity. Comparable to OpenDor's Unpacked as a multi-platform Jewish edutainment and education media brand.
• My Jewish Learning: A leading Jewish educational digital platform producing articles, videos, and learning resources on Judaism, Jewish history, and Israel. Directly comparable to OpenDor Media's Unpacked as a non-profit Jewish educational media brand serving similar audiences with online content.
• The Algemeiner: English-language Jewish newspaper and digital media platform covering Israel, antisemitism, and Jewish issues. Comparable to OpenDor's Unpacked brand in serving engaged Jewish and pro-Israel audiences with educational content on similar topics.
• ISRAEL21c (pre-acquisition): Pre-acquisition independent entity reaching 20M+ people annually with uplifting content about Israeli culture, innovation, and people. Now a wholly-owned brand within OpenDor Media, but historically a comparable digital media platform for positive Israel-focused content with similar audience and editorial philosophy.
• PJ Library: Jewish family-engagement organization providing books and educational content to Jewish children and families. Directly comparable to OpenDor Media's UNPACKED Jr. as a Jewish-educational content provider for younger audiences funded by philanthropy.
• Chabad.org: One of the largest Jewish educational websites globally, offering articles, videos, and educational content on Judaism and Jewish practice. Comparable to OpenDor Media in mission-driven Jewish educational digital media, though with broader Orthodox-affiliated reach.

Broad incumbents

• Hadassah: Large established Jewish nonprofit organization with educational programming, content, and Zionist mission. Comparable to OpenDor Media as a major Jewish non-profit with educational media arms, but broader in scope including health and advocacy.

Others

• Khan Academy: Large-scale non-profit educational platform providing free digital courses, videos, and learning resources globally. Comparable to OpenDor Media's Unpacked for Educators in operating an educator-and-learner digital platform for free, structured learning content.

Regional players

• Bnei Akiva: Worldwide Jewish youth movement providing educational programs on Israel, Judaism, and Zionism with global chapters. Comparable to OpenDor Media's ConnectED in providing Israel-education programming for Jewish students and schools, though through in-person rather than digital channels.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights8 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/OpenDorMedia
• YouTubeyoutube.com/unpacked
• Facebookfacebook.com/opendormedia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/opendormedia

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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