Jeffrey Goldberg facts for kids
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Jeffrey Goldberg
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Goldberg in 2013
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Jeffrey Mark Goldberg
September 22, 1965 New York City, U.S.
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| Education | University of Pennsylvania (BA) |
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| Title | Editor-in-chief of The Atlantic |
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Pamela Ress Reeves
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| Children | 3 |
| Awards | National Magazine Award, Overseas Press Club's Joe & Laurie Dine Award |
Jeffrey Mark Goldberg (born September 22, 1965) is an American journalist. He is the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic magazine. Before becoming editor, Goldberg was known for his reporting on world events. In August 2023, he also became the host of the PBS show Washington Week. The show is now called Washington Week with The Atlantic.
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Early Life and Education
Jeffrey Goldberg is Jewish. He was born in Brooklyn, New York. He grew up in Malverne on Long Island.
He went to the University of Pennsylvania. There, he was the editor-in-chief of the student newspaper, The Daily Pennsylvanian. While in college, he worked in a kitchen at Hillel.
After college, he moved to Israel. He served in the Israel Defense Forces. He worked as a prison guard at Ktzi'ot Prison. This prison held Palestinians during the First Intifada, a Palestinian uprising. There, he met Rafiq Hijazi, a Palestine Liberation Organization leader. Goldberg later described him as someone who understood the reasons for Zionism.
Goldberg lives in Washington, D.C. with his wife, Pamela. They have three children.
Career Highlights
Goldberg returned to the United States. He started his career as a reporter at The Washington Post. He covered police news. While in Israel, he wrote for The Jerusalem Post.
Later, he worked for other well-known magazines. These included The New Yorker and New York magazine. He also wrote for The New York Times Magazine.
In 2007, he joined The Atlantic. The owner, David G. Bradley, worked hard to get him to join. He even rented ponies for Goldberg's children!
Goldberg became the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic in 2016. He mainly wrote about world affairs. He focused a lot on the Middle East and Africa.
In 2019, Goldberg gave a speech to the graduating class at Johns Hopkins University.
In August 2023, he became the host of the PBS show Washington Week. This show now works with The Atlantic.
Important Articles
Jeffrey Goldberg has written many important articles. Here are some of them:
"In the Party of God" (2002)
In 2002, Goldberg wrote about Hezbollah. This group is based in Lebanon. He described his time meeting with Hezbollah officials. He also looked at their activities in South America. This article won the National Magazine Award in 2003.
"The Hunted" (2010)
In 2010, Goldberg wrote about Mark and Delia Owens. They were conservationists in Zambia. They tried to stop elephant poachers. Goldberg wrote about their efforts to protect elephants. The New York Times praised this article.
"The Point of No Return" (2010)
In 2010, Goldberg wrote about a possible Israeli attack on Iran's nuclear sites. He interviewed many top officials from Israel and the U.S. These included Benjamin Netanyahu and Shimon Peres.
After reading this article, Fidel Castro invited Goldberg to Cuba. They talked about many things. Castro even said that "the Cuban model doesn't even work for us anymore."
"The Modern King in the Arab Spring" (2013)
In 2013, Goldberg wrote about King Abdullah of Jordan. He discussed how the King was trying to make changes in his country. This was after protests happened in many Arab countries.
Interviews with President Barack Obama
Goldberg interviewed President Barack Obama five times. These interviews focused on U.S. relations with Israel. They also covered other foreign policy issues in the Middle East and North Africa.
A writer for The New York Times praised these interviews. He said they showed Obama's thoughts on the Middle East.
"The Obama Doctrine" (2016)
In 2016, Goldberg wrote "The Obama Doctrine." This article looked at President Obama's foreign policy. It covered U.S. roles in Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. It also discussed how the U.S. uses its power around the world.
Many experts praised this article. They said it helped explain Obama's foreign policy.
Other Interviews
Goldberg has interviewed many other important people. These include Hillary Clinton, David Cameron, and John Kerry. He has also spoken with Benjamin Netanyahu and King Abdullah of Jordan.
Prisoners: A Muslim and a Jew Across the Middle East Divide
In 2006, Goldberg wrote a book called Prisoners: A Muslim and a Jew Across the Middle East Divide. The book shares his experiences in Israel. It talks about his time at the Ktzi'ot Prison camp. It also describes his talks with Rafiq, a prisoner he later befriended.
The New York Times, The Washington Post, and the Los Angeles Times named it one of the best books of 2006.
Critics praised the book. They said it was honest and insightful. It showed how difficult, but rewarding, talks between Israelis and Palestinians can be.
Images for kids
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Goldberg in 2013
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Goldberg interviewing President Obama in the Oval Office, 2014
