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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 United Nations, the Biden administration and the media continue to assert that Palestinians are enduring mass starvation even after proof emerges that the claim is propaganda.
The revival of anti-masking laws is necessary to curb the post-Oct. 7 surge in antisemitism. But will Democratic-controlled legislatures pass them?
The liberal Jewish establishment applauded her condemnation of extreme haters. But the roots of the current surge run deep in leftist ideology.
Hungary’s government is despised by liberals. But Budapest is Israel’s only real ally in the European Union and, as long as Viktor Orbán remains in power, the Jews there are safe.
“The New York Times” claims that Israel used fake social-media accounts to influence Congress. But it’s the corporate media that continues to spread lies about the war.
“Top Story” with Jonathan Tobin and guest Shalom Lamm, Ep. 143
Jews uniquely thrived in America because of its exceptionalism and rule of law. The prosecution of former President Donald Trump could mark the end of the era of safety.
“Top Story” with Jonathan Tobin and guest Richard Goldberg, Ep. 142
“Top Story” with Jonathan Tobin and guest Seth Mandel, Ep. 141
It strengthened the prime minister at home and forced Biden to denounce the move. But the lawfare campaign to make Israel a pariah state is doing damage.
By prioritizing false concerns about civilian casualties in Gaza, a chance to change Palestinian thinking and end the conflict in a more decisive way was lost.
What happened at Haverford College is a case study in how respected liberal institutions are harming Jewish students. They need to be held accountable.