Zvika Klein

Zvika Klein 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.

Career

Journalism and Diaspora Affairs

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.
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, and again in 2019 "for his series Distant Relatives exploring Israel and Jewish American relations."
Between 2020 and 2022 Klein served as an advisor on diaspora affairs to the office of the President of Israel.
In August 2023 Klein was named Editor-in-Chief of the Jerusalem Post, replacing Avi Mayer.

Notable Events

10 Hours of Walking in Paris as a Jew

In 2015 Klein walked around Paris with a Kippah 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."

'''Questionable Questioning'''

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. The routine questioning made headlines when Klein's phone was taken without a warrant and the journalist detained without any apparent cause. Politicians called for the investigation of those who took such actions against the editor of a significant paper.

Personal life

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