Aaron Reich

Aaron Reich is assistant managing editor of JPost.com and contributing writer for The Jerusalem Post, where he has worked since early 2019. He has a degree in Communications and Political Science from Bar-Ilan University. 

Aaron's coverage ranges from space news to the most ancient beings to have walked the Earth. You may have come upon his thorough explainer articles, telling you all you need to know about polygamy and Nephilim alike. You may also have come across his popular asteroid articles, where as "inventor of the giraffe metric" he measures asteroids of all shapes and sizes in terms of different animals and other unique units of measurement.

Aaron is also the author of the weekly Jerusalemite of the Week column, where he interviews residents of Israel's capital about their lives and work.

In the past, Aaron has worked as a research assistant at Bar-Ilan University in the interdisciplinary department of social sciences and at Tel Aviv University in the Middle Eastern and African history department.


An illustrative image of a cat alongside Hanukkah paraphenalia.

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An anti-Trump protester holding a mask depicting Jeffrey Epstein marches at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., U.S., September 2, 2025. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst

Jeffrey Epstein scandal: Email leaks, unreleased files mobilizing the House - explainer

A soldier and civilian walk past Army Radio's headquarters in Jaffa, November 12, 2025.

Army Radio: What is the pillar of Israeli journalism that Katz wants to shut down? - explainer


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Judith Segaloff

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Anton Goodman (center), Orthodox Jewish peace activist and staff of Rabbis for Human Rights.

Maldives launches new $50m. fund to advance space sectors of island nations

The new fund will arrange funds for infrastructure projects, applications, and innovation research.

Maldives

Anna Ahronheim: Chronicling the growth of Israel's defense sector

Behind the Bylines: The Israel-Hamas War may have just ended, but as it served as a showcase for Israeli defense innovation, the spotlight on these companies and products has never been brighter.

Anna Ahronheim.

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Jerusalemite of the Week: Bentzi Moser was inspired to become an artist in Jerusalem itself. And years later, the city continues to inspire his work.

Bentzi Moser

Sukkot 2025: Your guide to Judaism's week-long fall holiday - explainer

A rundown on the Sukkot's history and meaning, differing customs, and rules for when Yom Tov begins and ends.

Ultra-Orthodox Jews build a Sukkah ahead of the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, in the streets of the ultra-Orthodox neighborhood of Mea She'arim, Jerusalem, October 5, 2025

Israeli firm Commcrete raises $29m. in funding to revolutionize satellite communications

Commcrete is developing systems that overcome the challenges of traditional battlefield satellite communications.

Satellite in Space.

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An unconventional journalist capturing the human condition.

Ethen Freedman.

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Rosh Hashanah kicks off the Jewish calendar year and starts the High Holy Days and the Days of Repentance. Here is everything you need to know about it.

A man blows the shofar in the Mea Shearim neighborhood of Jerusalem, ahead of the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah, September 17, 2025

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As one of the most influential scholars of the cosmos, Wendy Freedman has made significant contributions to our understanding of the universe's growth and shape.

Wendy Freedman