Programs & Events

Upcoming

Pop-Up Series In the Suburbs Yiddish Yesterday and Today Thursday, May 10, 2018 to Wednesday, June 13, 2018 Spertus Institute proudly partners with local Jewish community organizations... More >	Exhibition Inquiry 01: Chicago Jewish Artists Fellowship Exhibition Wednesday, May 23, 2018 to Sunday, August 12, 2018 This exhibition presents works by participants in Spertus Institute’s first... More >
Opening Inquiry 01: Chicago Jewish Artists Fellowship Exhibition Opening Wednesday, May 23, 2018 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm This exhibition presents works by participants in Spertus Institute’s first... More >	Film \| Discussion In the Suburbs Episodes 1 & 2 from the Israeli TV Series Shtisel Screening and Discussion Tuesday, May 29, 2018 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Part of a series of Yiddish-related programs, see the Israeli smash hit TV... More >
Mini-course In the Suburbs Itzik’s Midrash Bridging Past and Present through Modern Yiddish Literature Wednesday, May 30, 2018 Part of a series of Yiddish-related programs, this three-session explore one... More >	Degree Programs EMAJPS Cohort Begins Sunday, June 3, 2018 Spertus proudly welcomes students enrolled in the next EMAJPS Cohort as they... More >
Lecture \| Discussion Women of Jewish Comedy Sunday, June 3, 2018 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm Comedy gurus Anne Libera and Grace Overbeke take us behind the scenes of the... More >	Film \| Discussion In the Suburbs Sing-along Fiddler on the Roof Thursday, June 7, 2018 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Part of a series of Yiddish-related programs, this celebration of the music... More >
Special Event In the Suburbs Greater Chicago Jewish Festival Sunday, June 10, 2018 11:00 am to 6:00 pm We look forward to seeing you at this year's Festival! More >	Artist Talk Inquiry 01 Gallery Talk Sunday, June 10, 2018 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm In conjunction with the exhibition Inquiry 01, join five of the... More >
Film \| Discussion In the Suburbs The Quarrel Film Screening and Discussion Tuesday, June 12, 2018 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Part of a series of Yiddish-related programs, see the acclaimed film The... More >	Seminar Jewish Studies Summer Seminar Sunday, July 8, 2018 to Thursday, July 12, 2018 This year’s Spertus Jewish Studies Summer Seminar will be held on campus... More >