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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.

Experts claim that the septuagenarian Socialist’s chances to win his party’s nomination shouldn’t be discounted. But if he wins, it will be a disaster for Israel and the Jews.
Virtue signaling may feel good, but a vague scheme that won’t right historic wrongs brings us closer to a more race-obsessed society that will hurt both blacks and Jews.
The pending ICC prosecution of Israel is a travesty of justice. But the motive for this farce is that it provides an alternative to talks and an end to the war on Zionism.
An effort to appropriate the holidays in order to delegitimize Israel denies Jewish history and ignores the truth about the fate of the Christian minority in Arab lands.
Competition with Christmas isn’t a problem. It’s whether this generation has the will to stand up to the idols of popular culture when it comes to Israel and Jewish peoplehood.
While some focus on anti-Semitic conspiracy theories, the problem is that hyperpartisanship is unraveling the bipartisan consensus on Jewish issues like anti-Semitism and Israel.
While some on the left disparage Trump’s executive order, research uncovers the common ground shared by the BDS movement and the far right, as well as terror supporters.
Support for nationalist ideas like Brexit isn’t necessarily linked to anti-Semitism. But left-wing extremism can inevitably lead to the targeting of Jews.
Since the tragedy doesn’t promote a partisan talking point, it may fade from the news. But the real threat to Jews, especially the Orthodox, can’t be ignored.
If you are against federal action to stop anti-Semitic discrimination on college campuses just because Trump is doing it, then you’re the one with the problem.
While a U.S. House critique of Trump’s Middle East policy doesn’t advance peace, it does point to where discussion about Israel may be heading inside the Democratic Party.
Context matters. While talk of Jews and money can be dangerous, labeling Trump’s latest speech Jew-hatred is a partisan talking point, not community advocacy.