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

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

 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


New NIS 20 million aid package announced for Ukrainian Jews

The aid package will enable the different Jewish communities in Ukraine to cope with the severe difficulties that have been created in recent days by the Ukraine-Russia war.

A NEW immigrant arrives at Ben-Gurion Airport.

Israel sends emergency aid package to Ukraine's Jewish community

This decision comes from the unique mandate of Israel, and in particular, its Diaspora Affairs Ministry, as the nation-state of the Jewish people, to support Jewish individuals and communities.

Diaspora Affairs Minister Nachman Shai stands in front of a large map in his ministry’s conference room showing the population of Jewish communities around the globe.

Violent antisemitism spiked on social media during Gaza operation

A Diaspora Affairs Ministry report shows antisemitism and violent rhetoric online towards Jews and Zionists skyrocketed during Operation Guardian of the Walls.

 Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram apps are seen on a smartphone in this illustration taken, July 13, 2021

Diaspora Min. Nachman Shai: We have to take a proactive role in combating antisemitism

JEWISH WORLD AFFAIRS: After Colleyville, and ahead of Int’l Holocaust Remembrance Day, Diaspora Affairs Minister Nachman Shai and Yad Vashem chairman Dani Dayan talk antisemitism and the Holocaust.

 YAD VASHEM chairman Dani Dayan (left) and Diaspora Affairs Minister Nachman Shai: [Organizations and states] try to deny the very fact that antisemitism is still here, especially in Europe, which has suffered so much from antisemitism.

Nachman Shai: Rules of entry must change next time skies are closed

DIASPORA AFFAIRS: Diaspora Affairs Minister Nachman Shai also said ‘outside pressure’ is holding up the implementation of a plan for an egalitarian prayer section at the Western Wall.

Diaspora Affairs Minister Nachman Shai stands in front of a large map in his ministry’s conference room showing the population of Jewish communities around the globe.

COVID-19: Shai asks PM for committee to let Diaspora Jews enter Israel

Diaspora Affairs Minister Nachman Shai also proposed creating a public diplomacy unit devoted to maintaining relations with Diaspora Jewry.

Former Diaspora Affairs Minister Nachman Shai.

Diaspora Affairs Minister Shai calls for renewed dialogue with US Jews

In New York, the Diaspora Affairs minister names US college campuses as a priority to engage young Americans to Israel.

Former Diaspora Affairs Minister Nachman Shai.

Lapid’s Jewish Agency chairman deadline today

There is a strong possibility that the committee will receive a request from Lapid to extend the deadline.

 Foreign Minister Yair Lapid at the Knesset, November 15, 2021.

Bennett, senior minister support Kotel agreement - Diaspora Min.

Shai has already submitted a government resolution to the cabinet to implement the 2016 Western Wall agreement.

The egalitarian section of the Western Wall last week with new wooden floorboards.

Nachman Shai to be considered for Jewish Agency Chairman

Shai is among several candidates to head the Jewish Agency since Elazar Stern withdrew his candidacy last Tuesday in the wake of a scandal regarding anonymous IDF complaints.

Former Diaspora Affairs Minister Nachman Shai.