Zvika Klein
Zvika Klein | |
|---|---|
צביקה קליין | |
| Born | Zvi (Zvika) Michael Klein December 13, 1982 |
| Citizenship | Israeli, American |
| Occupation | Journalist |
| Employer | The Jerusalem Post |
| Known for | Coverage of Jewish diaspora affairs, diaspora-Israel relations |
| Title | Editor-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
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.[1]
Career
Between 2005 and 2006, Klein spent time as an emissary on behalf of Bnei Akiva in South Florida.[2]
From 2006 to 2009, he served as a project manager at the World Zionist Organization, focusing on educational emissaries around the world.[1]
From 2006 to 2011, Klein acted as Bnei Akiva's spokesperson.[3][4][5]
Klein joined the Makor Rishon paper in 2011, and wrote for it until 2022. He wrote for Maariv between 2012-2014. During this time he covered the Jewish diaspora, immigration, and the relationship between Israel and Jewish communities worldwide for Israeli outlets.[6]
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."[7][8]
Between 2020 and 2022, Klein served as an advisor on diaspora affairs to the office of the President of Israel.[9][10]
In August 2023, Klein was named Editor-in-Chief of the Jerusalem Post, replacing Avi Mayer.[11][6]
Awards and recognition
- 2009 B'nai B'rith Award for Journalism[12]
- In 2016 The Algemeiner Journal named Klein as one of the '100 most influential Jews'[13]
- 2019 B'nai B'rith Award for Journalism[14]
Controversies
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, a country with which Israel does not have diplomatic relations.[15][16] The routine questioning made headlines when Klein's phone was taken without a warrant and the journalist detained without any apparent cause.[17][18][19] Politicians called for the investigation of those who took such actions against the editor of a significant paper.[20]
Personal life
Klein is married to Avital Tekel-Klein. They live in Efrat and have three children.
References
- ^ a b "הכירו את צביקה קליין - וואלה ברנז'ה". וואלה (in Hebrew). 2017-04-27. Retrieved 2026-02-22.
- ^ "Bnei Akiva: 80 years in photos". ynet (in Hebrew). 2008-11-29. Retrieved 2026-02-22.
- ^ "Jerusalem Post editor Zvika Klein speaks out on arrest by Israel Police". The Jerusalem Post. 2025-04-03. ISSN 0792-822X. Retrieved 2026-02-22.
- ^ "Bnei Akiva calls for Pollard's release". Ynetnews. 2007-01-09. Retrieved 2026-02-22.
- ^ "Bnei Akiva convention to focus on bolstering North, Sderot". The Jerusalem Post. 2007-01-03. ISSN 0792-822X. Retrieved 2026-02-22.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ JTA (2015-02-15). "Israeli captures 10 hours of harassment in Paris". The Times of Israel. ISSN 0040-7909. Retrieved 2025-11-27.
- ^ טוקר, יאיר (2022-02-02). "זה התפקיד החדש של כתב התפוצות המוכר". כיכר השבת (in Hebrew). Retrieved 2025-11-27.
- ^ "העיתונאי הדתי בג'וב חדש בבית הנשיא". כיפה (in Hebrew). 2018-12-26. Retrieved 2026-02-22.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Algemeiner, The. "Jewish 100, 2015: Zvika Klein – Voices". Algemeiner.com. Retrieved 2026-02-16.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Qatargate: Chain of command in PM's office exposed". The Jerusalem Post. 2025-11-24. ISSN 0792-822X. Retrieved 2025-11-27.
- ^ McKernan, Bethan (2025-04-06). "Is Qatargate a scandal too far even for Benjamin Netanyahu?". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2025-11-27.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Qatargate: MKs call for hearing on investigation of 'Jerusalem Post' Editor". 2025-04-02. Retrieved 2025-11-27.