A 2011-12 fellow, Bernstein interns in the Ministry of Environmental Protection.

Prior to joining the fellows program, Bernstein worked as an analyst focused on public policy and environmental issues at Adkit, a company specializing in international benchmark research. During his academic studies, he volunteered at Green Course as part of its lobbying efforts for environmental legislation in the Knesset.

In the military, Bernstein served as paramedic in the Nahal brigade's special forces unit. He also volunteered at Magen David Adom as a paramedic on intensive care ambulances.

Bernstein holds a B.A. magna cum laude in business administration and international relations from the Hebrew University.