Elizabeth Karpen, Author at Unpacked

Everything you wanted to know about ‘Drag Race’ and ‘House of Villains’ star Plane Jane’s Jewish identity

Before “House of Villains” opens its doors, here’s everything you need to know about the resident pot-stirrer of “Drag Race,” Plane Jane.

Best Hamantaschen recipes for Purim: classic, creative, sweet, savory, and vegan

A one-stop list of hamantaschen recipes, from prune and poppy to tiramisu and “everything bagel,” with dough options for different diets.

Why does the US support Israel?

As Israel faces growing scrutiny abroad and sharper polarization at home, a wider range of writers, activists, and elected officials are asking a blunt question: Why does the U.S. still support Israel, and what does Washington believe it gets in return?

Everything you didn’t know about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Israelis and Palestinians don’t just disagree about borders or security. They disagree about what happened, what it meant, and what the land represents.

Satirizing nazis can be defiance — the ‘Drag Race’ Hitler Snatch Game performance wasn’t quite that

Jewish humor has long used Nazi mockery to reclaim power and affirm survival. On “Drag Race,” The Only Naomy’s performance lacked the target satire requires.

22 Jewish and Israeli athletes to watch at the 2026 Winter Olympics

Meet the Jewish and Israeli athletes headed to the 2026 Winter Olympics, from hockey goalies and figure skaters to bobsled trailblazers and alpine siblings.

Here’s when to watch Jewish and Israeli athletes compete in the 2026 Winter Olympics

Here’s when to watch Jewish and Israeli athletes across hockey, curling, skiing, skating and more, with times and results updated as events unfold.

Everything we know about ‘Traitors’ star Michael Rapaport’s Jewish identity, Israel advocacy

Before the roundtable drama begins, here’s everything we know about Michael Rapaport’s Jewish identity and his outspoken Israel advocacy.

The Jewish holidays in 2026

Here are all the major (and minor) Jewish holidays in 2026 and the days to ask off for from work.

How Shane Baker is reviving Yiddish theater for a new generation

With “Night Stories,” Shane Baker adapts Avrom Sutzkever’s writing for the stage, showing how Yiddish continues to evolve as living art.

‘Marty Supreme’ is a Jewish Lower East Side story hiding inside a Timothée Chalamet ping-pong movie: review

Timothée Chalamet in “Marty Supreme” is magnetic and maddening in a frantic, funny film that refuses to moralize, even as damage piles up.

Everything we know about ‘Emily in Paris’ star Bryan Greenberg’s Jewish identity

Before he appears in “Emily in Paris,” meet Bryan Greenberg beyond the screen: his Jewish roots, roles, and relationship with Israel.

Menu

Elizabeth Karpen

Subscribe to
This Week Unpacked

Company

Information

Subscribe to This Week Unpacked