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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. More >

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Creating impactful online educational experiences

In spite of the pandemic's weighty challenges, we are fortunate to live in a time when we can deliver impactful education remotely. Since the crisis began, more than 2,500 participants have taken... 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>

Peoplehood

Spertus Institute has added a new course to our graduate curriculum: Jewish Peoplehood, taught by Dr. Shlomi Ravid and Dr. Ezra Kopelowitz. Spertus is a pioneer in bringing this subject to Jewish... 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>

Statement from the President — January 2021

There is important work to be done to heal and advance, to engage in constructive dialogue to move us forward, to take responsibility for the welfare of our fellow citizens, and to maintain the very... more>

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