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.
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Jewish leaders need tools and training to respond to rising antisemitism. To address this need, Chicago-based Spertus Institute launches the Leadership Certificate in Combating Antisemitism with an...more>
Letter from the President
Combating antisemitism requires understanding our current climate in both an historical and contemporary context, right alongside the development of real-world skills. We must engage constituents,...more>
Executive MA Cohort 7
Among its leadership programs, Spertus Institute offers the Executive MA in Jewish Professional Studies program, which serves Jewish communal executives with 12+ years in the field. It is our...more>
Mentoring & Coaching
At Spertus Institute, we recognize that every student is unique, with their own goals, talents, obstacles, and dreams for the future. That’s why personalized one-on-one mentoring or coaching...more>
Spertus 2022 Graduates
Spertus Institute announces the 2022 graduates of its prestigious Master’s and Doctoral programs. They join thousands of other Spertus alumni who advance Jewish organizations and communities around...more>