Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership

Spertus offers dynamic learning opportunities, rooted in Jewish wisdom and culture and open to all. Graduate programs and workshops train future leaders and engage individuals in exploration of Jewish life. Public programs include films, speakers, seminars, concerts, and exhibits—at the Institute’s Michigan Avenue facility, in the Chicago suburbs, and online. More >

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Spotlight

Join a conversation with acclaimed author Ayelet Gundar-Goshen

For Jewish Book Month, Spertus Institute presents Ayelet Gundar-Goshen in a live online conversation you can join from anywhere, part of a new series called Authors OutLoud. more>

Letter from the President — Fall 2020

In response to the many challenges in the world today, we have the opportunity to form community around positive values and actions, develop strong relationships, take responsibility, and build our... more>

Spertus Students & Alumni Changing the World

It would take more than a global pandemic to keep our resilient Spertus students and alumni from changing the world. These inspiring leaders use their Spertus training to push forward, even in these... more>