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

Repentance – on all fronts – requires self-criticism too - opinion

True teshuva, repentance, reconciliation in a relationship, requires mutual self-criticism, humility, and apology.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021ByGIL TROY
SLIHOT AT the Western Wall

Diaspora Minister to PM: Implement Western Wall agreement immediately

The Western Wall agreement of 2016 was approved by the cabinet after a compromise was reached between various political parties, agencies, and religious groups.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021ByJEREMY SHARON
On June 11, at the Western Wall, 39 Women of the Wall prayer books were grabbed, torn up, and destroyed.

Diaspora Minister: Has Israel let you down? Talk about it

Diaspora Affairs Minister Nachman Shai urges religious leaders to use this High Holy Day season to talk about Israel and the ties that bind the Jewish people.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021ByNACHMAN SHAI/JTA
Ultra orthodox jewish men dance during celebrations of the Jewish holiday of Lag Baomer in the ultra-orthodox neighborhood of Mea Shearim in Jerusalem on May 12, 2020.

Ministers working to expand criteria for entry of foreign relatives

Aliyah and Absorption Minister Pnina Tamano Shata and Diaspora Affairs Minister Nachman Shai acknowledge difficulties

AUGUST 11, 2021ByJEREMY SHARON
Minister of Aliyah and Integration Pnina Tamano-Shata and Chairman of the World Zionist Organization and the Acting Chairman of the Executive of The Jewish Agency Yaakov Hagoel greeting the French olim as they depart the airplane in Israel.

New Progressive Judaism Dept. established in Diaspora Affairs Ministry

Minister Nachman Shai has secured NIS 40 million for various projects for non-Orthodox, progressive groups • ministry budget is doubled

AUGUST 4, 2021ByJEREMY SHARON
AMERICAN RABBIS from the Reform and Conservative movements hold a group prayer near the Western Wall in Jerusalem.

Israel can carry the torch in the fight against antisemitism - opinion

Israel must recognize this new reality of antisemitism, and take into account how our actions directly impact the safety, security and communal life of Jewish communities around the world.

JULY 29, 2021ByNACHMAN SHAI
WHITE NATIONALISTS give Nazi salutes during a swastika burning in the US State of Georgia in 2018.

Now is the time to rekindle Israel's relationship with US Jewry - opinion

Israel’s image in the US has been severely damaged by the seemingly “Orthodox only,” anti-pluralist image nurtured by Israeli governments over the past decade.

JULY 8, 2021ByERAN BARUCH
DIASPORA AFFAIRS MINISTER Nachman Shai arrives to the President’s Residence last month.

Miami disaster: Nachman Shai meets with rescue teams, Florida governor

"We will do whatever we can to help the Americans in any way they deem fit," the minister told The Jerusalem Post en route to Miami.

JUNE 28, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Diaspora Minister Nachman Shai meets governor of Florida Ronald Dion DeSantis, June 27, 2021.

IDF to send rescue team to assist in Miami disaster

Nachman Shai to Post en route to Miami: "America can learn from Israeli experience. Unfortunately, we have too much experience with disasters."

JUNE 27, 2021ByGIL HOFFMAN, TOBIAS SIEGAL, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Emergency personnel work at the scene of a partial building collapse in Miami Beach, Florida, U.S., June 24, 2021.

Kotel compromise signals new start to Israel-Diaspora ties - opinion

Fully embracing the responsibility that comes with being the nation-state of the Jewish people, our new government is here to acknowledge this pain and respond with bold action.

JUNE 24, 2021ByNACHMAN SHAI
A WESTERN WALL agreement is no quick fix, but it is an important first step in repairing Israel’s relations with the wider Jewish world (Illustrative).