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.

  Freed hostage Yarden Bibas meets his 'brother,' American rocker David Draiman in Tel Aviv.

Freed hostage Yarden Bibas meets his 'brother,' American rocker David Draiman in Tel Aviv

 DAVID DRAIMAN wearing a Star of David necklace at the Black Sabbath farewell concert.

Scattered boos at Black Sabbath fest didn’t dissuade Disturbed’s David Draiman

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's meeting with US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office in the White House.

Needed in Washington: A change in the script - comment


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

MITCHELL WAS invited to Israel because of his impressive resume as a key figure in shaping the Memphis sound – as owner of legendary Royal Studios. 

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

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

So, this chapter of the Israeli-Arab conflict ends. We’ll bury our dead, rebuild destroyed homes, and hope that the next chapter can be delayed or even ripped out by the binding.

 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.

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

Nobody knows how this will play out, whether this is the end of Iran as we know it, or the beginning of a wider conflict, possibly involving Russia or China.

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

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.