Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies

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Anita Diamant, Day After Night
Join Anita Diamant, author of The Red Tent, as she shares her new novel at Spertus on May 23!
What Does It Say to You?
Explore an exhibition that invites YOU to share your impressions of the objects on view.
Get cooking at a tasty kosher cooking workshop with Chef Laura Frankel!
Boost your career with a graduate degree in Nonprofit Management from Spertus College.
Learn about the unique
architecture of the award-winning
Spertus building
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Enjoy family fun with special programs for kids and their favorite adults.

Looking Ahead

In February, Dr. Hal M. Lewis was invested as the eighth president of Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies. The event celebrated Jewish learning and leadership. In his inaugural address, Dr. Lewis spoke of opportunities and challenges ahead. It is our pleasure to share his remarks along with a short video of the event's highlights.
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Spertus Calendar

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Instant Answers

The Feinberg E-Collection gives electronic access to over 800 classic Jewish texts, over 90,000 responsa, and more than 4,000 academic journals in Jewish studies and related disciplines, all available online for Spertus members and students..
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Spertus is a Jewish institution grounded in Jewish values that invites people of all ages and backgrounds to explore the multi-faceted Jewish experience. Through its innovative public programming, exhibitions, collections, research facilities and degree programs, Spertus inspires learning, serves diverse communities and fosters understanding for Jews and people of all faiths, locally, regionally and around the world.

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