Impact
Those who learn at Spertus spark change in communities around the world. Their work impacts every aspect of Jewish life.
Scroll over the globe or see below for some real-world examples of the work being done by our students and alumni.
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Where Spertus Students and Alumni Make a Difference
Atlanta, GA
As regional director for Repair the World, engaging Atlanta-area Jews in projects
Austin, TX
Developing cutting-edge Jewish arts and cultural programs
Spearheading activities for Jewish teens
Baltimore, MD
Writing a book about RashiÂ
Berkeley, CA
Driving community engagement for the JCC of the East Bay
Birmingham, AL
Directing the region’s Jewish Community Relations Council
Boston, MA
Managing operations for the Jewish cultural center of Boston
Brooklyn, NY
Empowering Jewish teens
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Directing a synagogue, literary café, and Jewish educational and cultural center
Calgary, Canada
Raising funds to support Jewish education and Jewish community engagement
Caracas, Venezuela
Presenting cultural programming and creative skill-building opportunities for Caracas’ Jewish community
Chicago
Fighting hunger
Raising awareness of Jewish ethnic, racial, and cultural diversity as Creative Director of Be’chol Lashon
Spearheading leadership training for Chicago’s Jewish Federation
Teaching Jewish High School Students
Dallas, TX
Bringing more than 30 years of experience in Jewish education to her role as President of the National Jewish Early Childhood Network
Dayton, OH
Directing the region’s Jewish Federation
Denver, CO
Helping teens chart Jewish journeys
Detroit, MI
Enhancing Jewish life for thousands of college students
Elon, NC
Spearheading university interfaith engagement
Flagstaff, AZ
Rabbi for Jewish events at the Grand Canyon
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Creating opportunities for synagogue members to engage
Gdańsk, Poland
Researching Jewish history
Haifa, Israel
Developing immersive programs for American and Israeli Jews
Huntsville, Ontario, Canada
Instilling campers with a love of Judaism and an appreciation of the great outdoors
Istanbul, Turkey
Directing the Jewish Museum of Turkey
Las Vegas, NV
Planning and presenting Jewish cultural and educational programs
Lima, Peru
Directing Lima’s Jewish Community Center
London, England
Planning programs at a progressive synagogue in Knightsbridge
Los Angeles, CA
Raising funds to support LA’s Holocaust Museum
Milwaukee, WI
Directing the local center for Holocaust education
Minneapolis, MN
Creating immersive Jewish experiences for interfaith couples
Montreal, Canada
Directing young adult leadership programs
New York, NY
Developing strategic initiatives for the Jewish Federations of North America
Serving on the New York City Commission for Human Rights
Northbrook, IL
Creating opportunities for individuals with disabilities and special needs
Omaha, NE
Directing Israel engagement and outreach for the Jewish Federation of Omaha
Orlando, FL
Providing wellness, counseling, and mental health programs for area college students
Paris, France
Serving as International Education Director for Moishe House, an organization that builds Jewish community
Pittsburgh, PA
Directing a national Jewish foundation
Portland, OR
Providing skilled, convivial, enthusiastic leadership at one of the Pacific Northwest’s oldest congregations.Â
Poway, CA
Directing antisemitism education for Hillel International
Richmond, VA
Mobilizing Jewish communities to pursue a more just world
Rome, Italy
Touring residents and tourists through the Jewish history of Rome
São Paulo, Brazil
Leading the region’s Jewish Federation
South Bay, CA
Building community around a shared interest in Jewish food
Santiago, Chile
Hosting a podcast series on leadership for Jewish organizational professionals in Latin and South America
Seattle, WA
Raising funds to support Jewish educators
Tallinn, Estonia
Working as a senior Jewish educator for the Jewish community of Estonia
Tel Aviv, Israel
Raising awareness of climate change
Managing global development for Moishe HouseÂ
Toronto, Canada
Overseeing young people’s branch of global Jewish humanitarian organization
Vancouver, Canada
Creating opportunities for Jewish community involvement and engagement
Winnipeg, Canada
Fostering opportunities for Jewish education
Washington, DC
Developing online Jewish programs that reach 10,000+ participants annually
Youngstown, OH
Transformed a JCC into an emergency response center at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic
Zurich, Switzerland
Leading the Swiss Union of Jewish Students