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Irit Meir (Irit Eisenstadt) was born on 18 August, 1957 in Jerusalem, Israel, is an Israeli linguist (1957–2018). Discover Irit Meir's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 60 years old?
| Popular As |
Irit Eisenstadt |
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| Age |
60 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
| Born |
18 August, 1957 |
| Birthday |
18 August |
| Birthplace |
Jerusalem, Israel |
| Date of death |
23 February, 2018 |
| Died Place |
Kiryat Tiv'on, Israel |
| Nationality |
Israel
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Irit Meir Height, Weight & Measurements
At 60 years old, Irit Meir height not available right now. We will update Irit Meir's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Irit Meir's Husband?
Her husband is Ron Meir, Technion – Israel Institute of Technology
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Husband |
Ron Meir, Technion – Israel Institute of Technology |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
3 |
Irit Meir Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Irit Meir worth at the age of 60 years old? Irit Meir’s income source is mostly from being a successful . She is from Israel. We have estimated Irit Meir's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Timeline
Irit Meir (August 18, 1957 – February 23, 2018) was an Israeli linguist, who specialized in the linguistics of sign languages.
She was an associate professor in the Department of Hebrew Language and the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Haifa, and the associate director of the Sign Language Research Lab.
Irit Meir was born Irit Eisenstadt on August 18, 1957 in Jerusalem.
Her parents were Professor Shmuel Noah Eisenstadt, an Israeli sociologist, and Shulamit.
During her school years, Irit was involved with the Israeli Scout Movement, where she was a leader.
She participated in several Israeli youth delegations to the USA and Europe, and was involved in social and voluntary activities during her school years.
She also played the flute for years.
Meir finished high school at the top of her class, serving as valedictorian at its graduation ceremony.
In 1975 she spent a pre-induction year of social work in the southern town of Mitzpe Ramon.
Her army service was with the IDF Intelligence Corps, in which she furthered her studies of the Arabic language.
Irit Meir obtained her PhD in 1998 from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Her thesis was entitled, "Thematic structure and verb agreement in Israeli Sign Language."
The syntax and semantics of verb agreement was one central strand of her research on sign languages.
Meir wrote a book on Israeli Sign Language aimed at the general public with Wendy Sandler (Meir & Sandler 2007).
In collaboration with Mark Aronoff, Carol Padden and Wendy Sandler, Meir made fundamental contributions to the investigation of the emergence of language with her research on Al-Sayyid Bedouin Sign Language.
Their research is featured in the popular science book, Talking Hands, by Margalit Fox.
Meir was also a scholar of Modern Hebrew, serving on a committee for linguistic terminology in the national Academy of the Hebrew Language.
She authored articles on the linguistics of Modern Hebrew and, with Moshe Bar-Asher, co-edited Nit'e Ilan: Studies in Hebrew and Related Fields.
