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Ira Robinson is a Professor of Judaic Studies in the Department of Religion at Concordia University, Montreal, Quebec. He has been affiliated with the university since 1979, serving as Chair of the Department of Religion and currently holding dual roles as Chair in Canadian Jewish Studies and Director of the Concordia University Institute for Canadian Jewish Studies. His work bridges academic research and institutional leadership in Jewish Studies.
Dr. Robinson specializes in Canadian Jewish communities and Orthodox Judaism in North America. His research explores religious identity, migration patterns, institutional development, and the socio-cultural dynamics of Canadian Jewish life. He has contributed to discussions on communal organizations, religious practices, and historical trajectories of Jewish populations in Canada.
- Leadership Roles:
- President of the Canadian Society for Jewish Studies
- Past President of the Association for Canadian Jewish Studies (formerly Canadian Jewish Historical Society)
- Past President of the Jewish Public Library of Montreal
Awarded the Louis Rosenberg Canadian Jewish Studies Distinguished Service Award for lifelong contributions to Canadian Jewish scholarship, he is also inducted into the Provost's Circle of Distinction, recognizing exceptional academic service. While no specific grants or student advisees are listed, his leadership roles position him as a key advisor in institutional and scholarly endeavors. He oversees the Concordia Institute for Canadian Jewish Studies, a hub for interdisciplinary research and public engagement in Jewish Studies.
