Nachman Shai

The unsung architect of Israel's home front resilience - opinion

How Moshe Arens reshaped Israel’s defense doctrine by placing the civilian home front at its center

|ByNACHMAN SHAI
Former Israeli Foreign Minister Moshe Arens (R) and former Ambassador to the United States Zalman Shoval listen to a question as they attend an event at the National Press Club in Washington, February 15, 2001.
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.

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.

|ByGREER FAY CASHMAN, ERICA SCHACHNE
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

The offices of the Social Economic Academy received an official letter from the ministry that gave a few explanations of why the agreement was canceled.

|ByZVIKA KLEIN
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

Amichai Chikli: “We managed to unite various departments dealing with antisemitism and the fight against the delegitimization of Israel under one roof.”

|ByZVIKA KLEIN

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.

JUNE 16, 2022ByZVIKA KLEIN
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."

MAY 23, 2022ByHALEY COHEN
Park East’s Rabbi Arthur Schneier with Benny Gantz.

WATCH: Israel Day Parade 2022 kicks off in New York

The parade marches north on Fifth Avenue from 57th Street to 74th Street.

MAY 22, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Celebrate Israel parade 2022 in Manhattan ,New York, May 22, 2022.

Passover: Israel's national responsibility for Ukraine's refugees - opinion

The Passover message of freedom could not be more relevant to the current war being waged by Russia against Ukraine.

APRIL 14, 2022ByNACHMAN SHAI
A UKRAINIAN WOMAN who fled Kharkiv holds one of her children as she meets with the writer at a refugee center run by the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee in Poland, last month.

Diaspora Week celebration held in Jerusalem

"This is the main event that elevates Jewish peoplehood and mutual guarantees between the State of Israel and Diaspora Jewry," Diaspora Affairs Minister said.

APRIL 4, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
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.

'The disengagement of Israelis from the Diaspora is dangerous' - Nachman Shai

The disengagement of Israelis stems from a failure in the Israeli educational system that does not teach about Diaspora Jewry.

APRIL 3, 2022ByZVIKA KLEIN
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.

37% of Israelis feel responsible towards Diaspora who chose not to make aliyah - poll

A small majority of 56% of Jewish Israelis have a sense of kinship with Jews in the Diaspora. 

APRIL 3, 2022ByZVIKA KLEIN
DIASPORA AFFAIRS MINISTER Nachman Shai arrives to the President’s Residence last month.

Diaspora affairs minister to demand establishment of committee on immigration

Hundreds of Israelis demonstrated on Saturday in Tel Aviv against Russia’s launching of the war and in support of the Ukrainian people

MARCH 12, 2022ByZVIKA KLEIN
DIASPORA AFFAIRS Minister Nachman Shai speaks to the media at the Malmo International Forum on Holocaust Remembrance and Combating Antisemitism in Malmo, Sweden in October.

Minister Shai in Poland: I’m going back to Israel as a different person

Shai criticized Interior Minister Ayelet Shaked for her wariness in promoting the plan to absorb Ukrainian refugees after visiting the Jewish Agency’s refugee reception centers in Warsaw.

MARCH 8, 2022ByZVIKA KLEIN
Diaspora Affairs Minister Nachman Shai visiting a Polish refugee reception center at Korczowa on March 8, 2022

Diaspora Affairs Minister to meet with Jewish, Israeli groups in Poland

Diaspora Affairs Minister Nachman Shai plans to hold meetings in Warsaw and visit areas near the Polish-Ukrainian border.

MARCH 7, 2022ByZVIKA KLEIN
Jewish refugees from Kyiv arrive at a refugee camp 100 kilometers west, closer to the Polish border, February 24, 2022.