Morton Klein

Morton Klein by Gage Skidmore

Morton Klein
Born	Birth date -1st March 1966 New York City, New York, United States
Nationality	American
Occupation	Economist, activist
Known for	President of the Zionist Organization of America

Morton A. Klein (born November 5, 1947) is an American economist and activist, best known for his role as the president of the Zionist Organization of America (ZOA). He has been a prominent figure in the American Jewish community and a vocal advocate for Israel.

Early Life and Education

Morton Klein was born in New York City, New York. He earned his undergraduate degree in economics from Temple University and later obtained a master's degree in statistics from the University of Pennsylvania.

Career

Klein began his career as an economist working for the Nixon administration and later for the Carter administration. He also worked as a senior economist in the United States Department of Commerce.

Zionist Organization of America

In 1993, Klein was elected as the president of the Zionist Organization of America (ZOA), one of the oldest pro-Israel organizations in the United States. Under his leadership, the ZOA has been active in promoting Zionism and advocating for Israel's security and interests. Klein has been a vocal critic of the Oslo Accords and has frequently spoken out against anti-Semitism and anti-Zionism.

Advocacy and Views

Klein is known for his strong stance on Israel's right to defend itself and has been a critic of various peace processes that he believes compromise Israel's security. He has also been involved in efforts to combat anti-Semitism on college campuses and in the media.

Personal Life

Morton Klein resides in Pennsylvania with his family. He continues to be active in various Jewish and pro-Israel causes.

See Also

• Zionist Organization of America
• Zionism
• Israel
• Anti-Semitism