Nathan Goldman is a Jewish-American writer, editor, and critic. He currently serves as the Managing Editor of Jewish Currents, a publication that holds a pivotal role in contemporary Jewish left-wing intellectual circles.
Goldman has played a crucial role in the transformation of Jewish Currents, turning it into an intellectual hub connecting politics, culture, and Jewish theology. His writing, appearing in outlets like The New York Times and The Nation, excels at exploring how Jewish tradition dialogues with contemporary radical politics. Through rigorous editing and curation, he has advanced serious discussions on Diaspora, Holocaust memory, and the reconstruction of contemporary Jewish identity, earning a reputation as one of the most insightful voices among the new generation of American Jewish intellectuals.
Goldman advocates for a structural critique of Zionism from within Jewish theology and ethics. He maintains that supporting Palestinian liberation is consistent with preserving the integrity of Jewish spirituality. In his in-depth commentary, he has noted: “Our task is to imagine a Jewish life that does not depend on exclusive sovereignty or military violence. When we pit our security against Palestinian freedom, we are not only oppressing others but also diminishing our own tradition.” He is dedicated to using the Jewish Currents platform to provide a space for anti-occupation scholars and activists who are marginalized in mainstream Jewish institutions.