The Current

05/04/2021

The Current's spring 2021 issue is out! Take some time to read Noah Avigan's reflection on his time working as a chaplain and Daniel Meadvin and DJ Presser's interview with David Hopen, author of The Orchard, among other amazing pieces.

The Current: a journal of contemporary politics, culture, and Jewish affairs at Columbia University

12/20/2020

The Fall 2020 issue of The Current is out!! Take a few moments to enjoy Alyx Bernstein's lovely essay about her Isla de las Rosas, the pre-war Jewish community in Rhodes. Or perhaps Olivia Luther's beguiling poem "Tall N Lovely" will entice you! Check out these and others at

The Current: a journal of contemporary politics, culture, and Jewish affairs at Columbia University

10/23/2020

The Current is now accepting submissions!
We are Columbia University’s undergraduate Jewish literary journal. We feature high quality essays, interviews, and creative pieces that are workshopped throughout the semester in close collaboration between editors and writers. We also provide a space for students at Columbia to critically explore their experiences and interests, ranging from popular culture and politics to literature and Jewish identity.
Please email [email protected] by November 1 with any pitch, draft, or inquiry

06/08/2020

The Spring 2020 Edition of The Current is live! Check it out.

The Current: a journal of contemporary politics, culture, and Jewish affairs at Columbia University

12/10/2019

We are live with our Fall 2019 edition! A huge congratulations to our writers and editors. Take a moment to read through share! http://www.columbia-current.org/

05/31/2019

You loved this past semester's edition and were worried you would have to wait for more content, but fear not! Co-Literary and Arts Editor Sophie Levy just released some fantastic new work; check it out!

Khoda Hafez / خداحافظ By Sophie Levy This four-by-five foot oil painting by Sophie Levy served as the last hurrah of her high school career and closed the chapter of her adolescence as a Persian...

05/13/2019

We've extended the deadline! Apply by Tuesday May 14th at 5pm!

Board applications for the 2019-2020 school year. Due Sunday May 12th at 11:59pm.

05/12/2019

Applications to join the editorial board are still open. We encourage anyone interested in writing, editing, and working with a phenomenal board to apply - just look at this past issue if you need some more encouragement.

Board applications for the 2019-2020 school year. Due Sunday May 12th at 11:59pm.