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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At an informal ceremony that followed a week of in-depth learning at Spertus Institute, a cohort of community leaders from across the United States received Certificates in Jewish Leadership.
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Spertus Welcomes New Trustees
Spertus Institute is thrilled to welcome two accomplished local community leaders to its Board of Trustees: Blair Klein and Dr. Don Kleinmuntz. Combined, they bring five decades of business acumen...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>
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>
Jewish Education Makes Better Professionals
Elana G. Kahn asserts the importance of the "Jewish" in "Jewish Professional." She says: "Yes, professionals in the Jewish sector must have excellent executive skills. And they must be able to tell a...more>