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Jonathan S. Tobin is editor-in-chief of JNS, 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, available on all major audio platforms and on 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 60-plus awards for his columns, 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.

Think Twice with Jonathan Tobin with guest Gloria Greenfield; Ep. 234
The Democrats’ Senate leader may have had no choice but to endorse El-Sayed following his primary victory. Business as usual has normalized Jew-hatred.
“Think Twice” with Jonathan Tobin and guest Jonathan Schanzer, Ep. 233
The Michigan primary was a referendum on the Jewish presence in the public square. The consequences of normalizing his antisemitism will impact much more than the pro-Israel group.
Blaming the Jews for a crisis in a Spanish enclave in Morocco shows how “genocide” blood libels spread. Meanwhile, Europeans face a real problem: Muslim immigration.
The Second Intifada massacre, like the slaughter on Oct. 7, stands as a grim reminder of the folly and hubris of the makers of peace plans and deals with terrorists.
When Israelis ask Washington to take action against Jews in Judea and Samaria, they are ignoring the context of Arab terrorism and attempting an end run around democracy.
“Think Twice” with Jonathan Tobin and guest Batya Ungar-Sargon, Ep. 232
Jewish liberals blame the prime minister for the collapse of support for the Jewish state because it absolves them of not stopping the antisemitic left from hijacking their party.
Ordinary political speech isn’t incitement to violence. But anti-Zionism—the core purpose of the mayor’s career and that of his followers—delegitimizes Jewish rights and existence.
The president’s refusal to appease Tehran, along with his insistence that Riyadh recognize Israel if it wants a nuclear program, are potential political liabilities. But both stands are right.
“Think Twice” with Jonathan Tobin and guest Rabbi David Eliezrie, Ep. 231