Benjamin Kerstein

Benjamin Kerstein is an Israeli-American writer, editor, and associate fellow at the Z3 Institute. He is the author of "Jews of Privilege: Elites, Anti-Zionists, and Our Secret Civil War" and "Self Defense: A Jewish Manifesto."

In 2024, Kerstein was awarded the Louis Rapaport Award for Excellence in Commentary from the American Jewish Press Association.

“One of the finest American-Israeli authors of his generation.” — Michael J. Totten, author of The Road to Fatima Gate

“Some of the most intelligent, clearest, most honest writing I have read in a long time.” — Jay Nordlinger, National Review

Born in the United States, Kerstein lived in Israel for two decades, bringing a unique dual perspective to contemporary political, cultural, and Jewish affairs.