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.

|ByGREER FAY CASHMAN, ERICA SCHACHNE
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

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
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

Outgoing diaspora affairs minister Nachman Shai said he finds Netanyahu's alignment with extremist politicians "alarming."

|ByDAVID KLEIN/ JTA

Knesset Speaker: Thank you, POTUS — now, the rest of the world

Haredim, Meretz, Joint List not happy with Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.

DECEMBER 6, 2017ByLAHAV HARKOV
US and Israeli flags beaming onto Jerusalem wall side-by-side

Bill allowing ministers to choose their own legal watchdogs progresses

The Israeli bill’s opponents say it will get rid of checks and balances on the ministers.

NOVEMBER 8, 2017ByLAHAV HARKOV
MK Amir Ohana

Israel called 'child murderers' at Inter-Parliamentary Union, may quit

Arab and Muslim delegates verbally harassed Israeli representatives and made noise to drown out their speeches, without intervention from the Inter-Parliamentary Union’s president.

OCTOBER 19, 2017ByLAHAV HARKOV
Zionist Union MK Nachman Shai and Likud MK Sharren Haskel at 137th assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union.

More nations will recognize Palestinian state, PA says

After Chile's recognition, Jerusalem worried other Latin American countries will follow suit; statement doesn't mention pre-'67 borders

JANUARY 8, 2011ByTOVAH LAZAROFF
Chilean President Sebastian Pinera 311 AP

More nations will recognize Palestinian state

After Chile's recognition, Foreign Ministry says move does not promote negotiations; MK Shai: Israeli foreign policy "paralyzed."

JANUARY 8, 2011ByJPOST EDITORIAL
Chilean President Sebastian Pinera 311 AP