David Brinn

David Brinn is the former managing editor of The Jerusalem Post. He made aliyah in 1985 and has worked in many capacities at the Post since 1990. He was also the founder of the Israel office of media advocacy organization ISRAEL21c. In 2008, Brinn was chosen as a fellow in the prestigious USC Annenberg/Getty Arts Journalism Program. He is co-author of the bestselling book 'Goodbye Parkinson's, Hello Life,' published by Divine Arts.

 LAWRENCE ‘BOO’ MITCHELL talks to students at Ono Music earlier this month.

Grammy-winning producer Lawrence ‘Boo’ Mitchell gives master class to Israeli music students

 People take shelter in a public bomb shelter in Haifa as sirens sound, warning of incoming ballistic missiles launched from Iran toward Israel. June 23, 2025.

Operation Rising Lion has achieved its goals. So why do we feel so lousy? - comment

 Magen David Adom teams at the site of a missile crash in central Israel, June 22, 2025.

Reporter's Notebook: Waking up to news that the world had changed


Scenes from the safe room: Five bomb shelter vignettes amid Iranian missile strikes - comment

Five vignettes from the bomb shelter in the middle of the night.

 People check their phones in a Jerusalem bomb shelter.

Five takeaways from the bomb shelter: Reflections on the Israel-Iran War – comment

A Jerusalem Post editor reflects on Iran's war on Israel from his bomb shelter. Is there an end in sight to Operation Rising Lion?

 People take cover as siren warns of incoming missiles fired from Iran, at a public bomb shelter in Jerusalem, June 15, 2025.

Netanyahu achieved his life's work by stopping a nuclear Iran, now it's time to resign - comment

Netanyahu can now leave political life to be remembered as the great protector of Israel

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu exposes files that prove Iran's nuclear program in a press conference at the Kirya government headquarters in Tel Aviv, on April 30, 2018.

‘US music pro ‘Boo’ Mitchell to mentor Israeli students in new masterclass

Lawrence "Boo" Mitchell, a two-time Grammy Award winner and a key figure in shaping the Memphis sound, has worked with an impressive roster of top-tier artists

 US MUSIC producer Lawrence ‘Boo’ Mitchell.

The Gipsy Kings – Gipsy Reyes to headline Meridiano Festival in Ashdod

Known for Spanish flamenco/pop hybrids like “Bambeleo” and its frantic rendition of “Hotel California,” the band is one of the few foreign artists willing to venture to Israel since the war started.

 Gipsy Reyes to headline at Meridiano Festival in Ashdod

Springsteen duets with McCartney in Liverpool

Band founder Paul McCartney joined rock royalty Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band for two songs during Springsteen’s second concert in the city, at Anfield Stadium.

 Paul McCartney performs with Bruce Springsteen as he headlines the Pyramid Stage during day four of Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 25, 2022 in Glastonbury, England.

Gal Gadot, Pulp Fiction producer to be honored at Jerusalem Film Festival

“Choosing Gal Gadot as the guest of honor for the 42nd edition is natural and self-evident,” said the festival organizers.

 A PAST Jerusalem Film Festival.

An October 7 hero: The story of Nova music festival's Janusz Korczak

From his perch amplifying the trance music on October 7, Matan Lior took charge and saved dozens of lives.

 OPHER AND Sara’le Lior give a talk at the site of the Supernova music festival in front of a display honoring their son, Matan

Yuval Raphael to perform in Nova community memorial concert in Tel Aviv

Following her triumphant performance at the Eurovision Song Contest in Basel over the weekend, Yuval Raphael will share her talents with a home audience.

 Yuval Raphael at the Eurovision final, May 17, 2025.

Feldman's return is great, but the hostages cannot wait another 40 years to be returned - comment

The campaign by the IDF and Mossad was noble, but it can't be seen outside the context of today's reality, with 59 Israelis being held in Gaza.

 Pictures of hostages of hostages kidnapped in the deadly October 7 attack on Israel by the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas from Gaza, are attached to flowers in the garden of the Israeli embassy in London, Britain, March 7, 2024.