Noah Shack is CIJA’s CEO, 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 …

Jul 2, 2025 · OTTAWA – The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) has officially appointed Noah Shack as its new chief executive officer, the organization announced June 27. Shack, an …

Jul 17, 2025 · Noah Shack is still new enough in his second month on the job as CEO of the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs—the advocacy arm of the Jewish Federations of Canada-UIA—that the …

Dec 9, 2024 · Noah will oversee CIJA’s day-to-day operations, closely supported by a strong lay leadership group composed of Elan Pratzer, current Board Chair, Montreal Vice Chair of CIJA, …

Oct 31, 2025 · CIJA CEO Noah Shack testified yesterday at the House Justice Committee #JUST on Bill C-9, the Combatting Hate Act, which includes measures to criminalize...

Noah leads the GTA team at CIJA, drawing on experience working in government relations, political research, and communications with a focus on Canadian public policy and foreign affairs.

Dec 20, 2024 · Noah Shack has agreed to take on the role of interim president, building on his career in Jewish advocacy that began at the Canada-Israel Committee 17 years ago.

The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) is the advocacy agent of the Jewish Federations of Canada. We are a national, non-partisan, non-profit organization, representing the perspectives of …

Standing up for human rights and fighting discrimination is at the core of CIJA’s work. This is why CIJA works to support and build bridges with the LGBTQ2+ community, whether on Parliament Hill, at …

Our National Board will convene a search to select a permanent successor. In the meantime, Noah Shack will serve as Interim President, building on his well-rounded career in Jewish advocacy.