Mosaic United, the Jerusalem-based initiative of the Ministry for Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism, has selected Yigal Nisell to serve as its next Chief Executive Officer.
The appointment, announced Monday after a months-long international search, places the longtime nonprofit strategist and educator at the helm of the government-partnered network that funds and advises dozens of programs aimed at strengthening Jewish identity and Israel-Diaspora ties.
A well respected Jewish professional
Nisell arrives from the Combat Antisemitism Movement, where he served as chief operating officer and global head of partnerships, coordinating interfaith coalitions and policy campaigns against Jew-hatred. Earlier, he spent seven years in Australia as Jewish National Fund Australia’s education shaliach, designing Israel programming for schools and leading educator tours that “impacted hundreds of teachers and students,” according to Mosaic United’s statement.
“There can be no overstating the importance of engaging, educating and inspiring the younger generations about our connection to Israel,” Nisell said. “I firmly believe Mosaic United is uniquely positioned to meet that mission, and I look forward to expanding our vision.”
He succeeds interim CEO and Chief Strategy Officer Elisheva Kupferman, who has steered the organization for the past ten months.
Launched in 2016, Mosaic United channels government and philanthropic funds to youth movements, university initiatives, and summer travel programs. The initiative reported that its partner organizations reached more than 300,000 young Jews worldwide last year.
Ministry officials said Nisell’s background in both Diaspora outreach and public diplomacy made him an “ideal fit” as Mosaic United scales up its post-October 7 programming, focusing on antisemitism awareness and Israel engagement.
Nisell will assume the post later this summer after a transition period with Kupferman.