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Letter from Spertus President Dr. Hal M. Lewis
January 27, 2013 — I am very pleased to share a series of changes designed to clarify our mission, focus our energies, and more sharply define our work.
Spertus Institutes a New Identity
Profile of a Spertus Student: Louis Stromberg
January 21, 2013 — Louis Stromberg, a recent transplant from the DC area, is the first student to simultaneously take the Nonprofit Management and Jewish Professional Studies degree tracks.
At Spertus talk, taking the next step Foer-ward
January 14, 2013
— By Jon Catlin for The Chicago Maroon —
To one 35-year-old writer, genre seems no obstacle. In fact, it seems almost a meaningless concept. Jonathan Safran Foer speaks at Chicago’s Spertus Center for Jewish Learning & Culture.
A Chat with Jonathan Safran Foer
December 28, 2012
— By Stefanie Pervos Bregman for JUF News —
Author Jonathan Safran Foer talks about inspiration and how his Judaism impacts his writing.
Chicken Soup For The...
December 28, 2012
— By Laura Frankel for JUF News —
Chef Laura Frankel shares chicken soup lore (and recipes), in advance of her class coming up on January 23.
Planning for Success(ion)
November 28, 2012
— By Dr. Hal M. Lewis for eJewish Philanthropy —
The time has come to abandon the insulting notion that programs of Jewish literacy, however excellent, are in and of themselves, leadership programs. Similarly, American Jewish groups must cease the dysfunctional practice of parachuting people into positions of communal responsibility just because they have been successful in business.
‘Tales, Myths, and Nightmares’ symbolizes struggle and strengths of Jewish people
November 27, 2012
— By Betsy Gomberg for JUF News —
In Tales, Myths, and Nightmares, artist and historian Yohanan Petrovsky-Shtern introduces a cast of characters he says are “irreducible,” like the spare style and primary colors he uses to set his scenes.
One Book, One Community, One More River
October 31, 2012
— By Stefanie Pervos Bregman for JUF News —
Author Mary Glickman was not born in the South, nor to a Jewish family, but her passion, connection, and dedication to both Southern culture and Judaism inspires and informs her writing.
Meet Spertus Shop Buyer and Manager Jill Sevelow
October 28, 2012
— By Lori Finkel for Spertus —
With a career that spans education, publishing, and retail, Jill Sevelow has worn many hats. Now we’ve snagged her as the buyer and manager of the Spertus Shop.