Authors / Jacob Plitman

Jacob Plitman was the publisher of Jewish Currents from 2017 – 2022, during which time he stewarded the relaunch of the magazine.

Slow Burn: Quarantine Edition
Exodus: Yitro
What does it mean that we do not consent to our ethical obligations?
Jacob Plitman
June 4, 2020

Responsa
Dual Disloyalty
Who do Jewish institutions actually serve?
Jacob Plitman
August 13, 2019

Conversation
Making History, Blintzes, and Trouble
Longtime leftist activists Dick and Mickey Flacks reflect on their lives, their work, and their new memoir.
Jacob Plitman
January 21, 2019

Conversation
Julia Salazar In Her Own Words
In a Q&A just ahead of her primary, the New York state senate candidate addresses her past, present, and the future of her campaign.
Jacob Plitman
August 27, 2018

Responsa
On an Emerging Diasporism
The simultaneous crises of the Trump presidency in America and the ongoing rightward radicalization of Israel are fueling a Diasporic revival. Where might it take us?
Jacob Plitman
April 16, 2018
Blog-Shmog
Exclusive: Two New Women Accuse Ari Shavit of Sexual Misconduct Amid Attempted Comeback
Jacob Plitman
December 23, 2017
Blog-ShmogCultural Jewish Life
These homemade hanukiyahs are perfect
Jacob Plitman
December 13, 2017
Blog-Shmog
Protesting Conservative Judaism’s Support of Embassy Move
Goldie Poll and Jacob Plitman
December 12, 2017
Writings GridBlog-Shmog
Linda Sarsour, Anti-Antisemitism, and Some Unintelligible Yelling
Jacob Plitman
November 29, 2017
Uncategorized
Honoring the Meyer Awards: Complimentary subscription to Jewish Currents
Jacob Plitman
November 6, 2017
Writings GridBlog-Shmog
Who Deserves a Holiday More than Columbus?
Jacob Plitman
October 8, 2017
Uncategorized
Call for Bund-Related Submissions! Deadline 10/23
Jacob Plitman
October 7, 2017
Writings GridBlog-Shmog
Stanford Study: Campus Antisemitism Greatly Exaggerated
Jacob Plitman
October 6, 2017
Writings GridUncategorized
Exclusive: Swastikas Spark Backlash at History Festival
Jacob Plitman
September 26, 2017
Writings GridUncategorized
Police Surround St. Louis Temple, Nazis Tweet “#GasTheSynagogue”
Jacob Plitman
September 16, 2017
Blog-Shmog
Reform Movement Considering Endorsement of Bernie Sanders “Medicare For All” Bill
Jacob Plitman
September 13, 2017
Writings GridBlog-Shmog
Of Course the ZOA Loves Steve Bannon -- They’re Fascists
Jacob Plitman
September 8, 2017
Writings GridBlog-Shmog
“Outraged and Unafraid” Undocumented Youth and Allies Shut Down Trump Tower
Jacob Plitman
September 5, 2017
Writings GridBlog-Shmog
A BDS Endorsement from a Resurgent DSA
Jacob Plitman
August 25, 2017