Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies

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Chicago's Jewish History
Test your knowledge of Chicago's Jewish history with a new exhibit opening this fall.
Hershey Felder
Award-winning performer Hershey Felder comes to Spertus to celebrate Leonard Bernstein.
Fretwork
Musicians of London-based Fretwork reveal the stories of Jewish composers at the Court of Henry VIII..
Alef Taf Bookends
Spertus Shop purchases are inspirational and unique—and support Jewish culture and education!
Get cooking at a tasty kosher cooking workshop with Chef Laura Frankel!
Boost your career with a graduate degree in Nonprofit Management from Spertus.
Learn about the unique
architecture of the award-winning
Spertus building.

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29 July 2010, 2:54 pm

Spertus: Nimoy also received an honorary degree from Spertus in 1995

29 July 2010, 9:37 am

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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.. » Learn More

Plan Your Event at Spertus

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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, exhibits, 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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