Zvika Klein
Zvika Klein is the Editor-in-Chief of The Jerusalem Post and the paper's former Jewish World analyst. He's considered one of the world's top journalists specializing in Jewish Diaspora affairs. Klein was formerly a correspondent for Israel's Makor Rishon and Maariv newspapers.
In 2015, Klein's article, titled "10 hours of fear and loathing in Paris" became viral, and his video, showing a 10-hour walk in Paris wearing a Kippah, received millions of views.
Born in Chicago, Klein made aliyah to Israel as a child. He served as advisor to Israel's president's office on Israel-Jewish diaspora relations and received 3 journalism awards: “B’nai B’rith World Center Award for Journalism Recognizing Excellence in Diaspora Reportaģe” in 2013 and 2019, and JDC 2014 Smolar Journalism Award.
Editor's Notes: ‘The steak is off the menu’: Inside what some call Israel’s ‘deep state’
A living skeleton in Gaza: This is what hunger really looks like - comment
It began in Neveh Dekalim: How the Gaza Disengagement led to judicial reform
New York Jews must use the London playbook to stop Mamdani - comment
British Jews have already shown the road map for defeating a politician whose campaign flirts with antisemitism; New York’s Jews should dust it off before November.
Why the New York Times Gaza correction fell short and why it matters - comment
Until the paper is willing to raise its voice for corrections as loudly as it does for dramatic headlines, its credibility will remain under justified scrutiny.
Editor's Notes: Why Israel is investing in MAGA-friendly diplomacy
A warm, informal outreach can touch hearts where formal diplomats cannot.
Taybeh church: Retractions don't undo damage of false narratives - comment
Blasting that settlers had torched Taybeh’s 1,500‑year‑old Church of St. George without waiting for an official investigation shows how the international media reports on Israel.
I saw Israel’s attorney‑general bend the law for her favorites, and I paid the price - comment
Editor's Notes: I’ve been pretty quiet since I was released from house arrest and received tremendous support from Israelis. But on Friday, I almost lost it.
Rabbis and Netanyahu’s draft‑exemption monster rips at Israel’s coalition - comment
After years of delay tactics and political bartering, the ultra‑Orthodox draft crisis has burst its cage, threatening to topple the government amid war.
Israel's midnight strategist: How IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir rewired the doctrine on Iran
The Magazine delves into the life and character of Eyal Zamir – featuring conversations with peers from his years in military positions, people close to his family, officers who served alongside him.
Editor's Notes: Israel's 'friends' have forgotten why we hired them - comment
Diaspora generosity is heroic, but too many of the institutions that collect our money have lost the plot, padding paychecks, upgrading seats, and hoarding cash.
Actions, not words: The three European countries that came to Israel's aid after Oct. 7 - analysis
Editor's Notes: With the exception of the United States, every Western ally refused to sell Israel ammunition. Only three unexpected partners filled the gap: Hungary, Serbia, and the Czech Republic.
Editor's Notes: I raise my family on these hilltops, yet I refuse to justify extremists - comment
The perfectly normal rhythms of life in Judea and Samaria have been drowned out this week by the crack of gunfire and the smell of burning tires.