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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.

“The New York Times” and leftist Jews have become outraged about the Heritage Foundation’s project for a national effort to fight an organized Jew-hatred movement.
Eschewing both nation-building and appeasement is wise. But an embrace of Qatar’s agenda—and gifts—undermines confidence that his decisions advance U.S. national interests.
“Think Twice” with Jonathan Tobin and guest Heather Johnston, Ep. 177
Non-Catholics need to respect the powerful symbolism of the papacy. But neutrality about a genocidal struggle against Israel’s existence is neither moral nor acceptable.
The Pennsylvania senator’s post-stroke support of Israel infuriated left-wing staffers and the press, which went from covering up his disability to claiming that he was unfit for office.
Rather than get behind Trump, the American Jewish Committee, left-wing rabbis and Democrats oppose reforms that would punish schools that discriminate against Jews.
“Think Twice” with Jonathan Tobin and guest Daniel J. Samet, Ep. 176
The elevation of Israel-hater Mohsen Mahdawi to a hero of free speech, coupled with the spread of lies about conditions in Gaza, is endangering American Jews.
An incident at a bar owned by celebrity influencer Dave Portnoy says everything you need to know about contemporary antisemitism and the clueless responses to it.
Government lawyers don’t want to protect Jewish students or enforce immigration laws, and “The New York Times” and leftist Jews agree. It’s time to clean house at the DOJ.
“Think Twice” with Jonathan Tobin and guest Uri Kaufman, Ep. 175
After 77 years and a global surge in hate in which the Jewish state is itself the focus, the justice of the Zionist cause remains a historical imperative.