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 year Jews stopped believing in a safe West - comment
Paraguay's ambassador to US eyes AIPAC-style advocacy, stronger ties with Israel and Taiwan
Editor's Notes: Our legal system is messed up, but I won't give up - comment
Why New York’s Jews couldn’t repeat Britain’s Corbyn lesson - analysis
Zohran Mamdani’s election as New York City mayor has shaken Jewish communities, raising fears about rising BDS influence and sparking debate over aliyah, identity, and Israel’s place in NY Jewry.
Stop and breathe, Israel: Political discourse has fallen apart. It's unacceptable - comment
Israel’s political anger keeps crossing the garden gate, hurting the families of Israeli officials, people who have done nothing wrong.
'Britain has James Bond, Israel has the Mossad,' Dermer says at Republican Jewish Coalition
Dermer told RJC CEO Matt Brooks that if Americans had to “choose one” country, it would be one that can defend itself, provide high-grade intelligence, excel in cyber, and produce advanced weaponry.
US congressman warns of mass exodus out of New York if Mamdani wins elections - interview
Rep. Mike Lawler told The Jerusalem Post that Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani could trigger a mass "exit" of residents if elected mayor of New York.
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."
'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.
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.
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.
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.'
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.