Noah Shack

Noah Shack is CIJA’s Interim President, overseeing the organization’s strategy and day-to-day operations. Originally from Ottawa, he brings extensive leadership experience to CIJA, including nearly two decades in the field of Jewish community advocacy, government relations, and public policy.  

Noah’s career has included working at the Washington-based Middle East Institute and the Canada-Israel Committee (a predecessor to CIJA). Noah joined CIJA after it was established in 2011, culminating in his service as VP for the Greater Toronto Area and Ontario Government Relations. Prior to rejoining CIJA in his current capacity, Noah served as Vice President, Countering Antisemitism and Hate, at UJA Federation of Greater Toronto, where he led UJA’s multifaceted strategy to address this core community priority. Noah’s academic career included earning a Master of Science in the Theory and History of International Relations at the London School of Economics and Political Science, where his research focused on the Iranian nuclear program. 

As a recognized thought leader on antisemitism, Israel, and the public policy interests of the Jewish community, Noah has been a leading voice for Canadian Jewry throughout his career. He has testified as an expert witness at all levels of government, led missions to Israel of academics and elected officials, run training programs for various government bodies (including crown prosecutors, police boards, and school boards), authored extensive opinion editorials and policy proposals, and served as a spokesperson in the national media on behalf of the Jewish community.  

While he serves as Interim President pending the completion of a Board-led search process for a permanent CEO, Noah is closely supported by an experienced transition team of lay leaders consisting of Elan Pratzer, Michael Aronovici, Steven Kroft, Martha Durdin, and Mark Spiro.