Hannah Rozenblat: Keeping the 'Post' mistake-free

Hannah Rozenblat, a seasoned copy editor at The Jerusalem Post, serves as a crucial final line of defense against errors, ensuring the integrity of published content. Her role highlights the newspaper's commitment to accuracy, even amidst rapid news cycles where speed can challenge meticulousness.

Rozenblat also champions a broader vision of coexistence through her personal activism. She founded "Kotvim B'Yachad" (Writing Together), a group dedicated to fostering dialogue and understanding among diverse communities via written expression. This initiative reflects her belief in the power of words to bridge divides, a passion that extends beyond her professional duties.

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Since I was a child, I knew I wanted to be a writer, and that’s something I’ve pursued in various forms throughout my academic and professional journey.

Her journey into writing began in childhood, leading to bachelor's and master's degrees in creative writing, alongside a master's in art history. Rozenblat's career path has been varied, encompassing work with literary journals, publishing houses, and museum editorial departments. She joined The Jerusalem Post in 2024, drawn by an advertisement for a copy editor position.

Rozenblat views editing as a natural progression from her writing pursuits. It allows her to engage deeply with the work of other writers and has provided opportunities to contribute to diverse projects, including novels and nonfiction books. Her dual commitment to professional accuracy and personal advocacy for coexistence defines her multifaceted career.

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Editing has been a natural outgrowth of my work as a writer. It allows me to engage with the work of other writers and has given me the opportunity to work on many interesting projects, including novels and nonfiction books.