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.
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Scientists identify oldest large dinosaur predator from Welsh fossil found 125 years ago - study
Newtonsaurus cambrensis is very large, larger than most, if not all, contemporary predators. For a therapod dinosaur from the Triassic era to be so large is essentially unprecedented.
Acute trauma can cause OCD symptoms, Israeli study on Oct. 7 survivors reveals
Psychologists and psychiatrists observed either new or greatly worsened OCD behaviors in survivors of the October 7 massacre.
Dr. Maurit Beeri: Changing the world for the better, one patient at a time
Jerusalemite of the Week: Dr. Maurit Beeri heads the Alyn Orthopedic Hospital and Rehabilitation Center, helping scores of children dealing with physical disabilities or injury recovery.
Acting leader, finance chief: The Hamas terror heads targeted in Doha - explainer
Key targets in Israel's operation include acting leader Khalil al-Hayya, former head Khaled Mashaal, and finance chief Zaher Jabarin.
Carlo submachine gun: The DIY weapon of choice for Palestinian terrorists
The improvised guns are easy to make and their high rate of fire and low cost have ensured their popularity
Unknown cylinder marked with Israel Space Agency logo spotted in Italian waters
A mysterious 5 meter cylinder with Hebrew writing was found in the waters of Italy's Lampedusa, sparking interest by locals
Gadi Zaig: Star of the news, the stage, and (soon to be) the silver screen
Behind the Bylines: Gadi Zaig is a talented thespian and veteran breaking news desk editor and was one of the first journalists in the world to report on the October 7 massacre.
'The Disengagement is dead!' Settlers open first kindergarten in Homesh in 20 years
"We will also open new kindergartens in Gush Katif," Yossi Dagan said, referring to the settlement in Gaza forcibly dismantled during the Disengagement.
Dr. Gene Shlomo Plotkin: A chiropractor in the zone
Jerusalemite of the Week: Dr. Gene Shlomo Plotkin is one of Israel's few chiropractors, and the only one in the country who practices the Zone Technique.
Idan Shtivi identified as second Gaza hostage recovered in special IDF op.
His remains were recovered along with Ilan Weiss. The IDF announced Weiss's recovery on Friday.