LEO FEIERBERG BETTER
Leo Feierberg Better is an Aardvark Israel intern for The Jerusalem Post. Born in Sweden and raised in Boston, he will be studying political science at University of Massachusetts Amherst. In his free time, he enjoys playing sports, listening to music, and spending time with family and friends.
Tucson Jewish community targeted with antisemitic graffiti after Bondi Beach massacre
Israeli medical team removes 'largest-ever' facial tumor found on fetus
Ex-haredim experience isolation and anxiety similar to immigrants, study finds
Study finds insect-borne bacteria turning harmless reed leafhopper into major agricultural pest
A tiny insect is wreaking havoc on Europe’s sugar beet industry, not by biting plants, but by spreading bacteria that rob crops of their value.
'Different but equal': Jerusalem nonprofit launches campaign for Disability Day
Instituted by the United Nations in 1992, Disability Day seeks to “build a more just, inclusive, equitable and sustainable world,” according to the UN.
Americans tune out news as social media becomes main source of information, Pew finds
When asked about artificial intelligence (AI), a negligible percentage reported regularly receiving news from AI sources such as ChatGPT.
Birthright gears up for winter as 10,000 visitors expected in Israel, from America to Europe
“Birthright Israel is the strongest bridge young Jews have today to deepen their identity, strengthen their resilience, and build a personal understanding,” said Gidi Mark, CEO of Birthright.
Israel marks national day of commemoration for Yemenite Jewish aliyah
Education Ministry officials promised that, in addition to creating educational resources, the ministry is “trying to instill in teachers sensitivity to the different ethnic backgrounds."
Israel's cyber industry funding hit new records in 2025
The funding has reached $4.4 billion across 130 funding rounds, with American venture capitalists leading the way
Released hostage Elizabeth Tsurkov: ‘Nothing prepares you for horror’ of torture in captivity
"They would hang me by my wrists, and start beating me with a stick and using even harsher methods of torture and saying, 'I want something new,'" said Tsurkov.
Lockheed Martin extends industrial cooperation with Israel through 2029, aiming to boost trade
One of the biggest American defense companies, Lockheed Martin currently supplies Israel with combat aircraft such as F-16 and F-35 jets, giving Israel a significant advantage throughout the region.
From theme parks to UAVs: Massivit 3D joins Israel’s defense pivot
After over a decade of civilian production, Massivit 3D realized that its printing process lends itself to aircraft production.
Armed drones continue to fly ahead, and so is the tech bringing them down - analysis
Several dozen c-UAS companies, both Israeli and international, took part in the recent UVID Drone conference in Tel Aviv last week, highlighting their technology