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Jonathan S. Tobin

Jonathan S. Tobin

Jonathan S. Tobin is editor-in-chief of the Jewish News Syndicate, a senior contributor for The Federalist, a columnist for Newsweek and a contributor to many other publications. He covers the American political scene, foreign policy, the U.S.-Israel relationship, Middle East diplomacy, the Jewish world and the arts. He hosts the JNS “Think Twice” podcast, both the weekly video program and the “Jonathan Tobin Daily” program, which are available on all major audio platforms and YouTube. Previously, he was executive editor, then senior online editor and chief political blogger, for Commentary magazine. Before that, he was editor-in-chief of The Jewish Exponent in Philadelphia and editor of the Connecticut Jewish Ledger. He has won more than 60 awards for commentary, art criticism and other writing. He appears regularly on television, commenting on politics and foreign policy. Born in New York City, he studied history at Columbia University.

U.S. President Donald Trump, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bahrain Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Minister of Foreign Affairs for the United Arab Emirates Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyanisigns sign the Abraham Accords on Sept. 15, 2020, on the South Lawn of the White House. Credit: Official White House Photo by Joyce N. Boghosian.
From the Editor-in-Chief
It wouldn’t have happened without Trump
Only an administration staffed by amateurs who didn’t play by the rules could have orchestrated the Abraham Accords. Don’t expect the Democrats to build on this success.
Sep. 16, 2020
Jonathan S. Tobin
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden sings “Happy Birthday” to Abraham Foxman, the longtime national director of the Anti-Defamation League, at the ADL's Centennial Gala in April 2013 in Washington, D.C. Photo by David Karp.
From the Editor-in-Chief
What does ‘dangerous for Israel’ and the Jews mean to Biden?
His J Street speech contrasts the views of President Donald Trump in showing contempt for Israeli democracy.
Sep. 14, 2020
Jonathan S. Tobin
Remains of World Trade Center 9/11
From the Editor-in-Chief
Do the lessons of 9/11 still apply in a post-COVID world?
Much has changed since the aftermath of the terrorist attacks. But the fight for liberal values against totalitarian foes continues.
Sep. 11, 2020
Jonathan S. Tobin
“White Fragility” by Robin DiAngelo Credit: Amazon.com.
From the Editor-in-Chief
The Jewish stake in opposing ‘anti-racism’ training
A pseudo-intellectual and illiberal cult that thinks the answer to all questions is “white privilege” and white racism hurts all Americans including blacks and Jews.
Sep. 10, 2020
Jonathan S. Tobin
Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas addresses the U.N. Security Council concerning details of the Mideast peace plan put forth by the United States on Feb. 11, 2020. Credit: Eskinder Debebe/U.N. Photo.
From the Editor-in-Chief
More than a missed opportunity for Palestinians
The Arab League’s rejection of their rejectionism should have forced them to rethink their strategy, rather than double down on it. Joe Biden should take note.
Sep. 9, 2020
Jonathan S. Tobin
Jessica Krug. Source: Twitter.
From the Editor-in-Chief
When being Jewish isn’t interesting or exotic enough
The bizarre story of a Jewish history professor who pretended to be black and Hispanic, and spread lies about Jews, illustrates some dubious notions about victimhood.
Sep. 8, 2020
Jonathan S. Tobin
Blowing shofar to herald in the Jewish New Year. Credit: Pixabay.
From the Editor-in-Chief
Get out your crystal ball! Take the 5781 Jewish pundit quiz
Join the editor of JNS in guessing what will happen in the New Year.
Sep. 8, 2020
Jonathan S. Tobin
Jacob Blake Sr., the father of 29-year-old Jacob Blake, who was shot by police in Kenosha, Wis., on Aug. 23., 2020. Source: Screenshot.
From the Editor-in-Chief
Where do you draw the line with anti-Semites?
Joe Biden met with a hate-spewing Farrakhan supporter whose son was shot by police. Why didn’t those who hound Donald Trump on the issue consider that newsworthy?
Sep. 7, 2020
Jonathan S. Tobin
The International Criminal Court
From the Editor-in-Chief
Justified contempt for the International Criminal Court
By sanctioning ICC prosecutors, the administration is finally pushing back against unaccountable multilateral institutions with anti-American and anti-Israel agendas.
Sep. 3, 2020
Jonathan S. Tobin
Buildings burn during riots in Minneapolis four days after the death of African-American George Floyd, May 29, 2020. Credit: Hungryogrephotos via Wikimedia Commons.
From the Editor-in-Chief
Who should Jews fear most during an ‘uprising’?
Feeding panic about militias and anti-Semitism amid urban unrest is gaslighting. The real threat to Jewish security and to all Americans is the breakdown of the rule of law.
Sep. 2, 2020
Jonathan S. Tobin
U.S. President Donald Trump joins the G7 leadership and extended G7 members for the “family photo” in Biarritz, France, on Aug. 25, 2019. Credit: Official White House Photo by Andrea Hanks.
From the Editor-in-Chief
Is America isolated on the world stage?
Compared to Obama, Trump is disliked by most of the world. But the Israel-UAE agreement illustrates that being admired by European allies seems highly overrated.
Sep. 1, 2020
Jonathan S. Tobin
More than 600 Jewish groups placed this ad in “The New York Times” in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. Credit: Medium.
From the Editor-in-Chief
What are Jews who embrace the Black Lives Matter movement endorsing?
In the culture war ignited by the post-George Floyd protests, 600 Jewish groups know which side they are on. But is this really about racism or politics?
Aug. 31, 2020
Jonathan S. Tobin
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