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Speaker on Israel, the Jewish world, and US–Israel relations
Zvika Klein is editor-in-chief of The Jerusalem Post. He gives keynotes, moderates on-stage conversations and fireside chats, and holds private briefings for federations, synagogues, JCCs, institutes, foundations, and donor groups.
Topics
Israel and the Jewish world
Israeli politics, the war and its aftermath, and the arguments Israelis are having now, explained for audiences abroad.
US–Israel relations and American Jewish communities
Where Washington and Jerusalem line up, where they are drifting, and how American Jews read both governments.
Antisemitism and Jewish identity
What has changed for Jewish communities since October 7, 2023, on campuses, in city politics, and online, and how communities are responding.
Journalism and editorial decisions
How a newsroom decides what to cover in wartime, what it leaves out, and how a paper keeps the trust of readers who disagree with it.
Formats
Scholar in residence
A Shabbat or weekend of talks for a synagogue or community, with sessions shaped around services and meals.
DetailsBriefings for missions in Jerusalem
A briefing for federation, synagogue, and donor groups visiting Israel, at your hotel or meeting venue.
DetailsVirtual briefings
A live briefing and Q&A by video for groups in North America and elsewhere, timed for your evening.
DetailsIsrael after the election
Briefings on the October 27, 2026 election: the results, the coalition talks, and what changes for the US and for Jews abroad.
DetailsKeynotes, galas, and moderated conversations
Keynotes for annual dinners and campaign events, panels, and on-stage conversations, either interviewed by your moderator or moderating your guests.
Who books these talks
Federations, JCCs, and synagogues; national organizations such as AJC; universities and conferences; law firms and companies hosting clients; and foundations and donor circles that want a private briefing.
The practical details
Recent talks
Election-day panel at the Jewish Agency Board of Governors
The Jewish Agency for Israel, Board of Governors
And You Shall Tell: Nations and the Right to Their Own Story
National Conservatism Conference (NatCon) Jerusalem, Herzl Institute
Panel at the Contemporary Antisemitism conference
University of Haifa
Moderator of four panels at the Jewish-Zionist Identity conference
World Zionist Organization, Department for Jewish-Zionist Identity, Jerusalem
An inside look at the leaders, decisions, and social shifts reshaping Israel after October 7
Kesher Israel: The Georgetown Synagogue, Washington, DC
Visionaries' Breakfast speaker and plenary panel on antisemitism
American Jewish Committee (AJC) Global Forum, Washington, DC
Invite me to speak
Tell us the date, the city, the audience, and the format. Inquiries go to Zvika's office, and the form takes two minutes.