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FiveThirtyEight's Nate Silver talks political predictions to Chicago audience
May 19, 2013
— By Sophia Bollag for The Daily Northwestern —
Nate Silver revealed topics for a potential new book and made predictions about the 2016 presidential race.
Letter from Spertus President Dr. Hal M. Lewis
May 17, 2013 — What do a renowned exhibit of graphic art that captures the insights of Jewish luminaries, two award-winning films, and a four-part mini-course on Jewish music have in common? They are all part of Spertus’ Summer 2013 programming! And that is just the beginning.
Nate Silver: In Hollywood, 'Nobody knows anything'
May 16, 2013
— Chicago Tribune's Mark Caro interviews Nate Silver in advance of his appearance at Spertus —
Entertainment world is kryptonite to our powers of prediction, ace analyst says.
Voices & Visions
May 7, 2013
— By Steven Chaitman for JUF News —
Jewish artists and Jewish wisdom have combined inspirational forces in "Voices & Visions," a poster art exhibit at Spertus Institute.
The Leading Edge
April 16, 2013
— By Dr. Hal M. Lewis for JUF News —
Political junkies will recall that in the midst of the recent sequestration controversy, President Obama took 12 Republican senators to dinner to discuss their differences.
Spertus Announces Midcareer Fellowships
April 12, 2013 — Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership is pleased to announce the Midcareer Fellowships. With generous support, Spertus will provide scholarships to qualified students who begin the Master of Arts in Jewish Professional Studies (MAJPS) program in fall 2013.
AHAVA CEO Elana Drell Szyfer speaks about leadership
April 12, 2013 — Elana Drell Szyfer of skin care company AHAVA speaks May 5 at Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership about how family, education, and community values can drive leadership.
An Interview with Mona Golabek
March 29, 2013
— By Brian Zimmerman for Spertus —
Like many children in musical families, Mona Golabek learned to play the piano by taking lessons with her mother. But in her case, the music lessons often blurred into life lessons.
Behind-the-scenes visit to Willesden Lane
March 15, 2013 — In advance of its run at the Royal George Theatre, director/adapter Hershey Felder and concert pianist Mona Golabek preview their tribute to Jewish pianist Lisa Jura.
Valuing Life
March 15, 2013 — It's our pleasure to share this article about Kenneth Feinberg, who appeared at Spertus Institute as part of the Spertus Prime Speaker Series. The series continues with statistician Nate Silver on May 17. We hope you can join us!