Zvika Klein

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Zvika Klein
צביקה קליין
Born
Zvi (Zvika) Michael Klein

(1982-12-13) December 13, 1982 (age 43)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
CitizenshipIsraeli, American
OccupationJournalist
EmployerThe Jerusalem Post
Known forCoverage of Jewish diaspora affairs, diaspora-Israel relations
TitleEditor-in-Chief of The Jerusalem Post

Zvika Klein (Hebrew: צביקה קליין born 1982) is an Israeli-American journalist. Since December 2023, he serves as Editor-in-Chief of the English-language newspaper The Jerusalem Post.

Previously, he worked as a correspondent and commentator focusing on Jewish diaspora affairs and Israel-diaspora relations and as an advisor to the President of Israel.

Early life and education

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Klein was born in Chicago, Illinois, to an American Jewish family. In 1985, his family made aliyah to Israel. He later earned a bachelor’s degree in social sciences and humanities from the Open University of Israel.

Career

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Journalism and Diaspora Affairs

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Before becoming editor-in-chief, Klein built his career covering diaspora-related issues, Jewish community affairs abroad, immigration, and the relationship between Israel and Jewish communities worldwide. He wrote for various Israeli media outlets including Makor Rishon and Maariv before joining The Jerusalem Post.[1]

Klein gained recognition as a journalist specializing in diaspora and Jewish-world affairs, becoming known for his analysis of modern antisemitism, diaspora-Israel dynamics, and related topics. In 2039 he won the B'nei B'rith award for journalism[2], and again in 2019 "for his series Distant Relatives exploring Israel and Jewish American relations."[3]

Between 2020 and 2022 Klein served as an advisor on diaspora affairs to the office of the President of Israel.[4]

In August 2023 Klein was named Editor-in-Chief of the Jerusalem Post, replacing Avi Mayer.[5][1]

Notable Events

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10 Hours of Walking in Paris as a Jew

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In 2015 Klein walked around Paris with a Kippah (Jewish skullcap) and a hidden camera for 10 hours, in order to see whether reports of increased antisemitism in the city were justified or not. The short video of this walk was watched millions of times, and according to The Washington Post, it "shows him being stared at, spit upon, insulted and otherwise harassed, primarily by people who appear to be part of France’s Muslim minority."[6][7]

Questionable Questioning

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In 2025 Klein was asked for questioning in the ongoing 'Qatargate' case in Israel, which involved suspicions of people close to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu aiding Qatar.[8][9] The routine questioning made headlines when Klein's phone was taken without a warrant and the journalist detained without any apparent cause.[10][11][12] Politicians called for the investigation of those who took such actions against the editor of a significant paper.[13]

Personal life

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Klein is married to Avital. They live in Efrat and have three children.

References

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  1. ^ a b "Zvika Klein tapped as new chief editor of Jerusalem Post". The Times of Israel. 2023-12-13. ISSN 0040-7909. Retrieved 2025-11-27.
  2. ^ Bender, Sharon (2013-05-09). "B'nai B'rith World Center Announces Winners Of 2013 Award For Journalism Recognizing Excellence In Diaspora Reportaģe". B’nai B’rith International. Retrieved 2025-11-27.
  3. ^ Bender, Sharon (2019-04-05). "B'nai B'rith World Center-Jerusalem Announces Winners of 2019 Award for Journalism Recognizing Excellence in Diaspora Reportage:". B’nai B’rith International. Retrieved 2025-11-27.
  4. ^ טוקר, יאיר (2022-02-02). "זה התפקיד החדש של כתב התפוצות המוכר". כיכר השבת (in Hebrew). Retrieved 2025-11-27.
  5. ^ Rosenfeld, Arno (2023-12-15). "Departure of Jerusalem Post's top editor comes after years of turmoil at newspaper". The Forward. Retrieved 2025-11-27.
  6. ^ "British newscaster to Israeli journalist: Is walking through Paris in Orthodox Jewish garb a "provocation"?". The Washington Post. 2015-02-20. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2025-11-27.
  7. ^ JTA (2015-02-15). "Israeli captures 10 hours of harassment in Paris". The Times of Israel. ISSN 0040-7909. Retrieved 2025-11-27.
  8. ^ "Qatargate: Chain of command in PM's office exposed | The Jerusalem Post". The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com. 2025-11-24. Retrieved 2025-11-27.
  9. ^ McKernan, Bethan (2025-04-06). "Is Qatargate a scandal too far even for Benjamin Netanyahu?". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2025-11-27.
  10. ^ Sales, Ben (2025-04-03). "Jerusalem Post editor Zvika Klein, arrested in 'Qatar-gate,' says he's being unfairly prosecuted for his reporting". The Forward. Retrieved 2025-11-27.
  11. ^ Ynet (2025-04-03). "'In an instant, I went from a public servant to a suspect': Jerusalem Post editor details Qatargate investigation". Ynetglobal. Retrieved 2025-11-27.
  12. ^ Peleg, Bar. "Jerusalem Post Editor-in-Chief Zvika Klein named as journalist involved in Qatargate". Haaretz.com. Archived from the original on 2025-04-01. Retrieved 2025-11-27.
  13. ^ "Qatargate: MKs call for hearing on investigation of 'Jerusalem Post' Editor". 2025-04-02. Retrieved 2025-11-27.
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