Programs & Events
At Spertus Institute, we believe that there are many ways to understand and experience Jewish life, religion, traditions, texts, history, and culture. Likewise, there are many ways to learn.
At our core are Degrees & Certificates that provide students the opportunity to connect with Jewish ideas in the service of their personal growth and professional advancement. Along with them, we proudly present programs in an array of formats for participants in Chicago and around the world. These programs are open to all.
Build Your Credentials in Jewish Leadership in 2025 at Spertus’s Virtual Open House. Explore our acclaimed MA in Jewish Professional Studies and accelerated Executive MA in Jewish Professional Studies programs.
Thursday, February 6, 2025
Spertus faculty member Alyssa Dickman leads this session.
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
The 2024 Connect & Learn series has concluded. Sign up for dates and topics for when the series resumes this fall.
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Spring 2025
On Demand & Opportunities to Learn More
Find video, audio, and resources relating to past Spertus Institute programs and events.
Spertus faculty member Rabba Rori Picker Neiss leads this session.
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Spertus faculty member and learning and organizational development leader Johannah Simon leads this session.
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
In a recent online professional development workshop, Spertus faculty member Mordy Walfish explored the issue of employee engagement.
Artificial Intelligence offers promise and risks. To help us understand the issue, we had a panel of leaders in the field share their expertise.
Featured Past Program Video
Ken Krimstein shares the stories behind “When I Grow Up: The Lost Autobiographies of Six Yiddish Teenagers.”
Featured Past Program Video
Rising antisemitism targets the very fabric of our communities. To help us understand the issue, we gathered four experts to share their insights.
Featured Past Program Video