About Joseph Shapira
Lived 1926 – 2013 (aged 87). Joseph Shapira was an Israeli educator and politician.
Yosef "Yoske" Shapira (; 26 December 1926 – 28 December 2013) was an Israeli politician and educator who served as Minister without Portfolio between 1984 and 1988, although he was never a member of the Knesset.
Born in Jerusalem during the Mandate era, Shapira was amongst the leadership of Bnei Akiva and the National Religious Party. He died in 2013 and was buried in Segula Cemetery.
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Who was Joseph Shapira?
Israeli educator and politician
When was Joseph Shapira born?
Joseph Shapira was born on 20 December 1926 in Jerusalem.
When did Joseph Shapira die?
Joseph Shapira died on 28 December 2013 in Ramat Gan.
What was Joseph Shapira's occupation?
Joseph Shapira was an educator and politician.
What nationality was Joseph Shapira?
Joseph Shapira was Israeli.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Joseph Shapira. https://biography.guide/joseph-shapira-educator/
MLA: "Joseph Shapira." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/joseph-shapira-educator/.
Chicago: "Joseph Shapira." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/joseph-shapira-educator/.
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