Who is Bari Weiss?

Bari Weiss is an American journalist recognized for her roles as the op-ed and book review editor at The Wall Street Journal (2013-2017) and as an op-ed staff editor and writer covering culture and politics at The New York Times (2017-2020). She became well-known for her candid opinions and resigned from The Times in 2020, publishing a letter that criticized its work culture. In 2021, Weiss co-founded The Free Press (formerly Common Sense), a media company dedicated to values of honesty, independence, and curiosity in journalism. She also hosts the Honestly podcast and writes a regular column for the German newspaper Die Welt.

Bari Weiss’s age and birthday

Weiss was born on March 25, 1984, which makes her an Aries. She is originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.

Bari Weiss height and weight

Weiss stands about 5 feet 5 inches (165 cm) tall and weighs approximately 110 lbs (50 kg). She has black hair and eyes. Her shoe size is 6, and her dress size is 8.

Bari Weiss educational background

Weiss studied at Columbia University in New York City, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in 2007. While at Columbia, she was deeply engaged in student journalism and launched The Current, a magazine that covered politics, culture, and Jewish issues. She also joined the Columbia Coalition for Sudan to address the War in Darfur. Following her graduation, she became a Wall Street Journal Bartley Fellow in 2007 and a Dorot Fellow in Jerusalem from 2007 to 2008.

Bari Weiss’s dating life, spouse and children

Weiss has been involved in several notable relationships. During her time at Columbia University, she had an on-and-off relationship with comedian Kate McKinnon. In 2013, she married Jason Kass, an environmental engineer, but the couple divorced in 2016. In 2021, she married Nellie Bowles, a journalist and co-founder of The Free Press.

Bari Weiss’s nationality, parents and siblings

Weiss is an American, born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Lou and Amy Weiss. Lou is a successful carpet salesman with conservative views, while Amy, a liberal, initially worked as a makeup buyer at Kaufmann’s Department Store before joining Lou in the family business. Bari is the eldest of four sisters, including Casey, Suzy, and another sibling.

Bari Weiss career

Weiss has built a dynamic and influential career in journalism. She began as an op-ed and book review editor at The Wall Street Journal from 2013 to 2017. Following that, she joined The New York Times as an op-ed staff editor and writer, covering culture and politics from 2017 to 2020. Throughout her time at the Times, Weiss gained widespread attention for her bold opinions. In 2020, she resigned, publicly criticizing the work environment in a resignation letter that garnered significant media coverage.

In 2021, Weiss co-founded The Free Press (formerly known as Common Sense) alongside her wife, Nellie Bowles. The Free Press is a media company focused on values of honesty, independence, and curiosity in journalism. In addition to her work with The Free Press, Weiss hosts the Honestly podcast and writes a regular column for the German daily newspaper Die Welt.

Bari Weiss’s net worth and salary

Weiss’s net worth is around $10 million as of 2024.

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