Nachman Shai

Nachman Shai: The man who seems to have done it all finds a fresh challenge - interview

At the Table: Shai, dean of Hebrew Union College, has worked in journalism, and in military, management, diplomatic, political, and educational positions over the years.

  Nachman Shai shares details of his long, eclectic career with ‘In Jerusalem’ Editor Erica Schachne (L) and writer  Greer Fay Cashman in his Jerusalem office.
 DIASPORA AFFAIRS Minister Amichai Chikli will have to fight in the government on behalf of Jewish communities all over the world, says the writer.

Diaspora Ministry officially canceled funding for joint venture

 Israeli Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli (R) is seen at the handover ceremony alongside outgoing minister Nachman Shai, in Jerusalem, on January 2, 2023.

Israel's Diaspora Ministry to be renamed for fighting antisemitism

 Labour party parliament member Nachman Shai seen outside a Labour party polling station in Jerusalem on February 11, 2019, Party members go to the polls to choose the party list for the upcoming general elections.

Nachman Shai says new government is ‘dangerous’ to the future of Israel


Nachman Shai to new gov't: Don’t touch issues regarding religion and state

Shai hasn’t yet packed up his office in the offices of the ministry in Jerusalem, but he has already psychologically moved on. 

 Diaspora Affairs Minister Nachman Shai gives a speech at the 125th anniversary of the First Zionist Congress.

Grapevine November 16, 2022: A government of alienation?

Movers and shakers in Israeli society

Former Diaspora Affairs Minister Nachman Shai.

Israel and the Diaspora need new agreement on their relationship - Shai

Diaspora Affairs Minister Nachman Shai gave a speech at the conference that marks the 125th anniversary of the First Zionist Congress.

 Diaspora Affairs Minister Nachman Shai gives a speech at the 125th anniversary of the First Zionist Congress.

Who wins if Diaspora Jewry loses? - opinion

Who gains the most if the Diaspora Jewry lose? Does anyone really gain anything?

Foreign Minister Yair Lapid and President Isaac Herzog at their first work meeting, July 18, 2021.

Diaspora minister invested NIS 30m. in Jewish org. without A-G approval - report

It was revealed that MK Gilad Kariv was serving as an executive for Panim organization as it was chosen to receive the Diaspora Affairs Ministry grant.

 Labour party parliament member Nachman Shai seen outside a Labour party polling station in Jerusalem on February 11, 2019, Party members go to the polls to choose the party list for the upcoming general elections.

Why does Michaeli's win matter? - analysis

Although Labor has elected its leader 13 more times since 1992 no candidate won two primaries in a row – until Monday.

 Labor leader Merav Michaeli is seen at the Knesset in Jerusalem, on June 13, 2022.

Israeli government funded org investing NIS 30 million to boost teen travel to Israel

Each year, thousands of teens from North America travel to Israel an experience with their peers through a youth movement, summer camp, or other organization.

 Israeli government funded org investing NIS 30 million to boost teen travel to Israel.

Diaspora Affairs Ministry to invest NIS 60 million in promoting 'Jewish renewal'

The "Jewish Renewal Venture" will be responsible for organizing, expanding and developing the field of Jewish renewal in Israel and empowering it through projects and content for the general public.

Ziona Koenig Yair, Nachman Shai, Yotam Brom.

Israel restores dialogue with diaspora after Netanyahu rift, says Shai

The Diaspora Affairs Minister has also established a "special unit for Jewish renewal."

Former Diaspora Affairs Minister Nachman Shai.

How has the current government advanced Jewish diaspora affairs? - analysis

Some projects of Nachman Shai and his ministry's director-general were successful and positive, while others got stuck.

 Nachman Shai, Israel's Minister of Diaspora Affairs attends the Jewish People's Lobby, at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, November 15, 2021.

Israel's lesson from Ukraine war is that war is possible here, too - Gantz

Gantz opened by pointing out attendee Noam Gerstein. "He is the brother of my brother in arms - esteemed Golani officer, Erez Gerstein."

 Park East’s Rabbi Arthur Schneier with Benny Gantz.