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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.

As Israel prepares for a change in leadership, a new documentary film on one of the country’s founding fathers is a reminder of what his successors can learn from him.
Fear of being accused of racism and Islamophobia caused the majority of the caucus to refuse to condemn her analogizing Israel and the United States to Hamas and the Taliban.
The fifth episode of the JNS podcast “Top Story” with Jonathan S. Tobin and guest Melanie Phillips.
Israel’s coalition deal with an Arab party has reminded the world that the Jewish state is a democracy, but don’t expect anti-Zionists to admit as much.
Extreme rhetoric and threats are part of protests against Israel’s new government. Democracies must defend the right to dissent, as well as to censure incitement.
The future of the “government of change” is still in doubt, and its prospects are dubious. But despite the political attacks, the prospective new prime minister has a lot to offer.
A “New York Times” front-page feature charging Israel with murdering children sparked outrage. While it was nothing new for the paper, the impact of such libels can’t be ignored.
His time in office may be ending because of personal flaws that alienated friends and allies. In fact, he unwittingly created the same ramshackle coalition that is bringing him down.
The fourth episode of the JNS podcast “Top Story” with Jonathan S. Tobin and guest Alex Traiman.
Jewish groups are having trouble confronting “Zionphobic” violence because it offends those who think they have a right to foment anti-Semitism and deny Israel’s right to exist.
The Associated Press’s admission of fault after staffers fumed over the firing of a fledgling reporter for spewing anti-Israel propaganda on social media explains everything that is wrong with contemporary journalism.
Eilat Mazar, 64, helped uncover the truth about Jerusalem’s past and King David’s realm. Her critics never forgave her for it, but her achievements made Jewish history.