Aaron Reich

Aaron Reich is assistant managing editor of jpost.1eye.us 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.


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 A police officer uses stun grenades as they approach the protesters gathered around the Los Angeles Federal Building following multiple detentions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), in downtown Los Angeles, California, US, June 6, 2025.

Anti-ICE riots in Los Angeles: What is behind the clashes, arrests in LA? - explainer


Uri Geller to 'Post': Greta Thunberg, if you come to harm Israel, I will stop you

Uri Geller says he used his psychic powers to break the navigation tools on Greta Thunberg's Gaza flotilla ship, the Madleen, and warned that he would stop her if she comes to harm Israel.

 An illustrative image of activist Greta Thunberg and Israeli psychic Uri Geller set to the backdrop of the Freedom Flotilla ship the Madleen.

Adara Peskin Shalem: The foraging expert who fights for LGBTQ+ awareness in Orthodox circles

Jerusalemite of the Week: Adara Peskin Shalem turned foraging for food to save money into a profitable business. Now she's also fighting for LGBTQ+ awareness in her Orthodox Jewish community.

 Adara Peskin Shalem

Who is sending humanitarian aid to Gaza? - explainer

The humanitarian crisis that has erupted in Gaza due to the Israel-Hamas War has placed renewed focus on the issue of aid in the region. Here's what you need to know.

 An Israeli soldier stands guard as a truck carrying humanitarian aid makes its way to the Gaza Strip at Erez Crossing in southern Israel, May 5, 2024.

Asteroid the size of 12.5 gorillas to pass Earth Wednesday in close flyby - NASA

Asteroid 2025 KF is set fly very close to the Earth this Wednesday, according to NASA. Its size is comparable to 12 and a half fully grown gorillas.

 An asteroid is seen flying near the Earth, specifically near the Middle East, in this artistic illustration.

Marion Fischel: Always finding her way back home to 'The Jerusalem Post'

Behind the Bylines: Marion Fischel has had a wide range of jobs at the Post, and while she has excelled wherever she went, her path always brought her back to the paper.

 Marion Fischel.

Shmuel Zimmer: The Jerusalem wedding planner who does the impossible

Jerusalemite of the Week: Wedding planning is a meticulous and detailed art form, and doing it yourself is a major challenge. But Shmuel Zimmer of Teva Events does the impossible.

 Wedding planner Shmuel Zimmer of Teva Events.

Tamar Uriel-Beeri: The Jerusalem Post's multi-talented, multi-tasking virtuoso

Behind the Bylines: Nobody at The Jerusalem Post has done more than Tamar Uriel-Beeri, who excels at everything she touches. Also, she can moonwalk in high heels.

 Tamar Uriel-Beeri, then deputy editor-in-chief of The Jerusalem Post and head of conference organizing, is seen speaking at Th Jerusalem Post Miami Summit 2024 at The Shul in Bel Harbor.

Passover 2025: What you need to know about the Jewish holiday - explainer

What is the story of Passover, What are its various traditions and rules, And just what dates will it be taking place this year? Here is everything you need to know.

Matzot Yehuda matzah factory in Jerusalem, 2019.

Jack Thorpe Baker: A British ballet sensation finds his second chance in Jerusalem

Jerusalemite of the Week: Jack Thorpe Baker had a star-studded career in ballet, before dropping it at age 24. But after being drawn to Israel, he has made his comeback nearly 12 years later.

 Jack Thorpe Baker is seen performing with the Jerusalem Ballet in 'Houdini: The Other Side of Magic.'

Rabbiman Adventures: A Jewish adventure of magic and wonder

A look at ‘Rabbiman Adventures,’ Teamtiferet and Israchem's new video game capturing themes of Judaism and Jewish identity.

 PROMOTIONAL IMAGE of platforming gameplay featured in ‘Rabbiman Adventures.’