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.
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
Why the New York Times Gaza correction fell short and why it matters - comment
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.
For his Jewish grandchildren and a ‘never again’ vow, Trump shatters Iran’s nuclear core - analysis
Three of Trump's grandchildren, Arabella Rose, Joseph Frederick, and Theodore James, are Jewish. The IRGC’s ideology brands their very identity an affront.
Editor's Notes: This is how the IDF ghost army wires Iran for destruction - comment
The same ingenuity and resolve that carried us through eight months of clandestine planning will carry us through whatever comes next.