Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies

Exploring Jewish Learning and Culture


Family Programs

Family Fun Sundays
Sept. 13, Sept. 27*, Oct. 25, Nov. 8, Nov. 22
10:30 am – 3 pm
*(10:30 am – 1 pm on Sept. 27)

mom and kid Join us for art workshops, family tours, stories, and activities. Great for kids and parents, plus aunts, uncles, and grandparents, too!

All ages welcome. No advance reservations needed. $7 for adults, $5 for children, free for children under 5 and Spertus members.

After your visit take a walk to Eleven City Diner for a nosh. They roll their own matzo balls, pinch their own kreplach, and have some of Chicago’s best chopped liver, corned beef and pastrami…..plus a soda fountain for the kids. Take advantage of a 10% discount coupon that can be picked up at the Patron Services desk in the Spertus lobby.

The Gray Children’s Center at Spertus is made possible by the generosity and foresight of Joyce and Avrum Gray and their family. It was developed in partnership with Redmoon Theater and is recommended for kids ages 2 – 12, with their favorite adults. Additional thanks to Sheila and Larry Gerber for their support of Spertus family programs.

 


Spertus is a Jewish institution grounded in Jewish values that invites people of all ages and backgrounds to explore the multi-faceted Jewish experience. Through its innovative public programming, exhibits, collections, research facilities and degree programs, Spertus inspires learning, serves diverse communities and fosters understanding for Jews and people of all faiths, locally, regionally and around the world.

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