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.


Protests against haredi draft begins in Jerusalem, October 30, 2025.

Stop and breathe, Israel: Political discourse has fallen apart. It's unacceptable - comment

Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer at an on-stage interview with the Republican Jewish Coalition CEO Matt Brooks during the  leadership summit in Las Vegas on November 1, 2025.

'Britain has James Bond, Israel has the Mossad,' Dermer says at Republican Jewish Coalition

 Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY) speaks during a press conference about the proposed Safe Air on Airplanes Act on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., May 23, 2024.

US congressman warns of mass exodus out of New York if Mamdani wins elections - interview


Lindsey Graham to Post: Annexation would cost Israel US support; two-states the 'only' solution

“Being pro-Israel means telling hard truths,” Graham said. “The only path that keeps Israel Jewish and democratic is a two-state framework, when the conditions are real."

 US Senator Lindsey Graham speaks outside the White House, in Washington, DC, US, February 28, 2025.

'We must confront it': Sen. Ted Cruz describes antisemitism on the Right as a 'growing cancer'

“In the last six months, I have seen antisemitism rising on the right in a way I have never seen in my entire life. We must confront it," Texas Sen. Ted Cruz said in Las Vegas.

Texas Sen. Ted Cruz speaks at the Republican Jewish Coalition conference on October 31, 2025.

Jews cannot ignore the GOP anymore: Why I’ll be in Vegas - comment

The Republican Jewish Coalition is meeting in Las Vegas this weekend. Participating is an opportunity to recontextualize the American conversation around Israel and show institutional gratitude.

Matt Brooks, CEO of Republican Jewish Coalition holds up a kippah with the name "Trump" on stage on the second day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum on July 16, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Delegates, politicians, and the Republican faithful are in Milwaukee for the annual c

World Zionist Circus: Delegates, vote no. Kill the Yair Netanyahu deal - comment

Delegates of the WZC should vote against Yair Netanyahu's appointment, not out of dislike for a family but out of respect for the institution.

'That is why this appointment misses the moment. I am not against Netanyahu Jr. I have never met the guy. I would be against anyone, from any faction, who is high profile in spreading hate and spreading division within our nation, and then asks to become the face of Diaspora engagement.'

If this World Zionist Congress isn’t different, we learned nothing from Oct. 7 - comment

'This week cannot be business as usual. Since October 7, Israel and the Jewish world are not the same. The conversations in our homes changed.'

 Zvika Klein speaks at the American Zionist Movement conference.

The Jerusalem Post in Washington DC: Can Israel be bipartisan again?

The Jerusalem Post Washington Conference will address the day after's most pressing issues. “US-Israel relationship must rest on shared democratic values," says honorary Co-Chair Bobby Rechnitz.

A view of the US Capitol building a day before a partial government shutdown is scheduled to take place, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, September 30, 2025.

Editor's Notes: If US wants a true partnership with Israel, it needs to act like it - comment

Carlson will keep writing; Owens will keep baiting; the numbers may ebb and flow. Your job, Mr. Vice President, is to fix this situation.

ON ONE SIDE is the hawkish Right, personified by ‘Fox News’ talk show host Mark Levin. On the other hand is the populist Right, personified by Carlson, warning that any further entanglement is a betrayal of ‘America First.’

Editor's Notes: Why these covers helped push a moment we needed

After two years of counting days, names, and faces, I am ready to be surprised by good news, a celebration, a new country joining the Abraham Accords, or the rebuilding of this country.

IF A leader who thrives on attention can be nudged to keep doing the right thing for Israel, then a powerful front page is a small price to pay. Special ‘Jerusalem Post’ front pages from the past two years of war.

Release of Berman twins from Hamas captivity is a miracle few will understand- comment

I'm also sure that Gali and Ziv will heal, potentially faster than others, because they have each other. They've both gone through the same trauma, so they can heal by being together.

Brothers Gali Berman and Ziv Berman, released hostages, who were kidnapped during the deadly October 7, 2023 attack by Hamas and taken to Gaza, arrive at Sheba Medical Center, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, in Ramat Gan, Israel October 13, 2025.

President Trump, please, don’t forget Israel - comment

We need a steadfast commitment that Israel’s right to self-defense and to eradicate the threat of Hamas will be honored, even as diplomacy advances.

A billboard displays a picture of U.S. President Donald Trump, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, in Tel Aviv, Israel, October 12, 2025