As the City of New York is poised to elect an avowed extremist and Hamas apologist, the American people look on in horror. As the only national LGBT organization to condemn Queers for Palestine, Log Cabin stands with Israel and the Jewish people. Join us for a panel discussion in partnership with JNS to be held Midtown Manhattan on the afternoon of Sunday, July 27. We will break down what’s at stake for New York City, our country, and the world.
The Moderator
Jonathan S. Tobin
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. He appears regularly on television, commenting on politics and foreign policy. Born in New York City, he studied history at Columbia University.
The Panelists
Rep. Randy Fine
Randy Fine is a self-made businessman and third-generation Floridian who successfully built and ran three companies, retiring by the age of 40 to spend time with his wife and two sons. He graduated from Harvard Business School as the youngest MBA in his generation, served as the only Jewish Republican in the Florida Legislature, and has represented Florida's 6th Congressional District since April 2025.
Shabbos Kestenbaum
Shabbos Kestenbaum is a PragerU political commentator and former lead plaintiff against his alma mater, Harvard University. He is a regular contributor on national media, has testified multiple times in front of the United States Congress as well as the Israeli Knesset, and lectures internationally on American politics and culture.
Dylan Schwartz
Dylan Schwartz, a former Democratic political operative, now serves as Senior Advisor to the Log Cabin Institute, where he works across the aisle on initiatives related to U.S. national security, the Middle East, and the U.S.–Israel relationship. With a background in policy analysis and a deep commitment to safeguarding civil liberties at home and abroad, Dylan advocates for confronting extremism in all its forms while defending the foundational values of freedom and fairness.
Rachel Herman
Rachel Herman is an Israeli-American political and social media activist. She is an unapologetic MAGA Gay Jewish woman. The events of October 7th moved her to advocate even more for the Jewish community, the State of Israel, and for the hostages. She serves on the board of Log Cabin Republicans of New York, former Gays Against Groomers NY State Chapter Leader and former Training Commander in the IDF, Rachel is best known for her work on social media under the handle @magay_45