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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.

Liberal groups have twisted the meaning of the word to include illegal immigrants who weren’t fleeing for their lives. The current crisis puts that false claim in perspective.
Law professor and human-rights activist Anne Bayefsky joins JNS editor-in-chief Jonathan S. Tobin to discuss the “apartheid” Israel lie, as well as the way the United Nations has helped promote anti-Semitism and delegitimization of Israel.
Bennett’s efforts to ingratiate himself with Biden were necessary. But Biden’s new Iran pledge should reassure no one about America still being a force to be reckoned with.
Author and academic Ruth Wisse joins JNS editor-in-chief Jonathan S. Tobin in a discussion about understanding anti-Semitism, the revival of Yiddish and her new memoir.
Thirty years ago, anti-Jewish violence was prompted by the idea that Jews were privileged. The rise of critical race theory makes the tragedy an important lesson in enabling anti-Semitism.
The prime minister wants a show of better relations with an ally. But a president in crisis who has little interest in heeding warnings about Iran isn’t likely to offer him much help.
Larry David publicly snubbed former friend Alan Dershowitz because he represented Trump. But when politics becomes a religious culture war, it’s no laughing matter.
Former Israeli Ambassador to the United States Michael Oren joins JNS editor-in-chief Jonathan S. Tobin in discussing America’s disaster in Afghanistan and the U.S.-Israel relationship.
After Afghanistan, the administration may double down on Iran appeasement in pursuit of a dubious diplomatic triumph. Seeking to expand the Abraham Accords would be a better idea.
For 20 years, Americans have failed to adequately confront radical Islam as an ideology and faith. The fall of Afghanistan is a reminder that defending liberal values requires truth-telling.
Americans will get over the humiliation they may feel about the disaster in Afghanistan. But allies like Israel must draw conclusions about the decline of the United States as a world power.
Liberals and left-wingers are still trying to avoid conflict with anti-Semitic “Squad” members Reps. Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar. Their excuses are wearing thin.