Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership

Spertus Institute provides learning opportunities that are rich and relevant, rooted in Jewish wisdom and culture, and open to all. From our base in Chicago, we serve students and participants worldwide with graduate, certificate, and public programs that build community leadership and engage individuals in exploration of Jewish life. More >

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Fundraisers Forum: Simple Steps to Major Gifts

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MA in Jewish Professional Studies-North America

Students & Alumni Reimagine Community
Letter from the President
Spertus builds ties to Austin, TX
The Spertus Chicago Scholarship

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Spertus Celebrates Its 2021 Graduates

This year’s graduation was unlike any in our 97-year history. Because of COVID-19, the ceremony was virtual, but although the format differed, the pride was just as warm as we marked our graduates’... more>

Profiles from the Field

Recent conversations with Spertus alumni and students confirmed their resourcefulness and resilience. Learn how they have utilized what they learned at Spertus to serve their communities in these... more>

Creating impactful online educational experiences

In spite of the pandemic's weighty challenges, we are fortunate to live in a time when we can deliver impactful education remotely. Since the crisis began, more than 2,500 participants have taken... more>

New Discoveries for Spertus Students

With Dr. Ben Outhwaite of Cambridge University, Spertus Institute students are exploring remarkable texts from the Cairo Ben Ezra Genizah and uncovering what they tell us about Jewish history and the... more>

Peoplehood

Spertus Institute has added a new course to our curriculum: Jewish Peoplehood, taught by Dr. Shlomi Ravid and Dr. Ezra Kopelowitz. Spertus is a pioneer in bringing this subject to professionals... more>

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Workshop

Degree Program

Students & Alumni Reimagine Community

Letter from the President

Spertus builds ties to Austin, TX

The Spertus Chicago Scholarship