The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/nachman-shai/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sun, 14 Jun 2026 08:17:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Nachman Shai | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/nachman-shai/ 32 32 Damning Tel Aviv University report calls to shutter Diaspora Ministry https://www.timesofisrael.com/damning-tel-aviv-university-report-calls-to-shutter-diaspora-ministry/ Thu, 25 Jan 2024 16:36:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3209272 Ministry 'lacks vision and substance,' according to report from Center for the Study of Contemporary European Jewry; ex-minister says Diaspora interests need a seat at the table

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]]> Netanyahu: ‘I’d like to calm our friends — Israel will remain a vibrant democracy’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/head-of-knesset-law-panel-us-envoy-would-stutter-if-pressed-on-overhaul-criticism/ Sun, 19 Feb 2023 10:43:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2954829 After US envoy calls to 'pump brakes' on judicial shakeup, head of Knesset law panel says ambassador would 'stammer' if pressed to articulate his overhaul criticism

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]]> Snubs, warnings against discrimination in healthcare, as ministers hand over duties https://www.timesofisrael.com/snubs-warnings-against-discrimination-in-healthcare-as-ministers-hand-over-duties/ Sun, 01 Jan 2023 11:50:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2914141 Former health minister Horowitz warns successor Deri that politics must stay out of health system; Justice Minister Levin, Transportation Minister Regev skip traditional events

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]]> ‘Insanity, unreal’: Netanyahu slammed over deal with anti-pluralistic, homophobic MK https://www.timesofisrael.com/insanity-unreal-netanyahu-castigated-over-deal-with-anti-pluralistic-extremist/ Mon, 28 Nov 2022 02:18:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2884183&preview=true&preview_id=2884183 Politicians from outgoing coalition say Likud chief's agreement to put Avi Maoz in charge of Israel's Jewish identity is a 'slap in the face,' could 'plunge Israel into the abyss'

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]]> Daily Briefing Nov. 27: Changes to Law of Return & a missed moment for Diaspora Jews https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-nov-27-changes-to-law-of-return-a-missed-moment-for-diaspora-jews/ Sun, 27 Nov 2022 12:23:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2883433 Military correspondent Emanuel Fabian with updates on Jerusalem bombings and violence in Hebron; Diaspora and religion reporter Judah Ari Gross on Minister Nachman Shai's regrets

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]]> Diaspora minister: ‘Not implementing Western Wall compromise was a historic failure’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/diaspora-minister-not-implementing-western-wall-compromise-was-a-historic-failure/ Thu, 24 Nov 2022 11:39:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2878830 As he prepares to leave office, Nachman Shai tells ToI he's proud to have restarted dialogue between Israel and US Jewry, sees Netanyahu as the only hope for maintaining these ties

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]]> $2.3 million plan to improve ties with non-Orthodox Jews uncertain after election https://www.timesofisrael.com/2-3-million-plan-to-improve-ties-with-non-orthodox-jews-uncertain-after-election/ Fri, 11 Nov 2022 20:48:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2872168 Watchdog reveals existence of plan to bring American youth to Israel and hold communal events in the US, without any apparent reference to issues driving disconnect

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]]> Israeli sources say minister’s call to arm Ukraine doesn’t represent government https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-sources-say-ministers-call-to-arm-ukraine-doesnt-represent-government/ Mon, 17 Oct 2022 19:43:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2853797 Comments to Hebrew media come after Russian ex-president warned move would 'destroy all' ties between Jerusalem and Moscow

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]]> Russian ex-president: If Israel sends weapons to Ukraine it will destroy Moscow ties https://www.timesofisrael.com/russian-ex-president-if-israel-sends-weapons-to-ukraine-it-will-destroy-moscow-ties/ Mon, 17 Oct 2022 11:21:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2853654 Putin ally Medvedev says Israeli move would be 'reckless'; warning comes after Israeli minister called to give Kyiv military aid after reports Iran to supply Russia with missiles

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]]> WZO marks 125th anniversary of 1st Zionist Congress with lavish, costly Swiss affair https://www.timesofisrael.com/wzo-marks-125th-anniversary-of-1st-zionist-congress-with-lavish-costly-swiss-affair/ Mon, 29 Aug 2022 08:14:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2826120 Organization says its confab in Basel is meant to send a message to 'millions of Jews' about Zionism, but they can't even watch most of the invite-only event online

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]]> Diaspora minister calls for new paradigm in Israel’s ties to Jews abroad https://www.timesofisrael.com/diaspora-minister-calls-for-new-paradigm-in-israels-ties-to-jews-abroad/ Sun, 28 Aug 2022 20:48:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2826067&preview=true&preview_id=2826067 In speech at event marking 125th anniversary of the First Zionist Congress, Nachman Shai says foreign Jews must play greater role in Jerusalem's decision-making

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]]> Minister wants religious battalion shut amid new case of troops beating Palestinians https://www.timesofisrael.com/minister-pushes-to-shut-battalion-after-latest-case-of-troops-beating-palestinians/ Wed, 24 Aug 2022 19:51:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2824091 Nahman Shai, who was military spokesperson in 1980s, calls for closure of IDF's Netzah Yehuda, as soldiers again accused of wanton violence in West Bank

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]]> Young guard grab top spots in Labor primary; Barlev and Shai seemingly ousted https://www.timesofisrael.com/young-guard-grab-top-spots-in-labor-primary-barlev-and-shai-seemingly-ousted/ Tue, 09 Aug 2022 19:00:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2815534 Neophyte lawmakers Naama Lazimi, Gilad Kariv, Efrat Rayten, Ram Shefa, and Emilie Moatti at top of roster behind party leader Merav Michaeli

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]]> Ukraine’s Zelensky hails Israeli court for striking down refugee quota https://www.timesofisrael.com/ukraines-zelensky-hails-israeli-court-for-striking-down-refugee-quota/ Sun, 03 Jul 2022 15:06:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2791628 Ukraine president says High Court ruling upholds ‘rule of law and respect for human rights’; Israel's diaspora affairs minister: 'Ruling embodies our moral duty as a Jewish nation'

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]]> Minister on probe into reporter’s death: ‘Israel’s credibility not the highest’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/minister-on-probe-into-reporters-death-israels-credibility-not-the-highest/ Thu, 12 May 2022 13:10:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2761188 Nachman Shai says non-Israeli pathologist would lend 'international credibility' to investigation of Shireen Abu Akleh's shooting; right-wing lawmakers slam 'false slanders'

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