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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.

Endorsements of the far-right AfD are misguided; still, those who draw conclusions from Angela Merkel’s historic immigration blunder are realists, not fascists.
It is time to confront a corrupt, biased education establishment that is both undermining belief in America and enabling Jew-hatred.
With antisemitism surging and Israel besieged on multiple fronts, embrace the true meaning of the “Festival of Lights” rather than pretending it’s a blue-tinsel version of your neighbor’s holiday.
Corporate media’s abandonment of journalism has made it vulnerable to Trump’s anger. But the answer in Israel, as well as the United States, is an honest press, not revenge.
“Think Twice” with Jonathan Tobin and guest Victoria Coates, Ep. 159
A comedy club wanted to bring together supporters of Israel and supporters of the Palestinians for a “Don’t Hate. Debate.” The Israel-haters replied: Nothing doing.
The latest Biden-Harris national strategy to combat hate is rooted in the myths of post-9/11 and 10/7 backlashes, and a false analogy to Jew-hatred.
Rationalizing the assassination of a health-care executive is a reminder that the line that separates violent rhetoric from acts of violence is razor-thin.
“Think Twice” with Jonathan Tobin and guest Adam Lovinger, Ep. 158
The nomination of Harmeet Dhillon as assistant attorney general for civil rights could be a turning point in the battle against woke indoctrination and antisemitism.
Bashar Assad’s fall is not an opportunity for the United States to return to nation-building or foolish interventions in wars where there are no good guys.
“Think Twice” with Jonathan Tobin and guest David Harsanyi, Ep. 157