Center for Jewish Leadership

Rooted in the belief that great Jewish communities need great leaders, the mission of the Center for Jewish Leadership (CJL) is to transform Jewish life by cultivating innovative approaches to leadership and enhancing the abilities of Jewish professionals and lay leaders.

New opportunities for leadership development are designed to strengthen the knowledge, effectiveness, creativity, and strategic agility of current and future Jewish leaders, magnifying the vibrancy of their communities and advancing the missions of the organizations they serve.

Programs offered through the CJL provide participants with a unique and holistic approach to Jewish leadership that seamlessly integrates deeper understanding of Jewish life, culture, and history with insights and best practices from the worlds of business and nonprofit leadership.

In Chicago

Regional Cohorts
Currently accepting applications for a Midwest regional cohort and a cross-Canada cohort.

Master of Arts in Jewish Professional Studies >

Hybrid Programs for Participapation From Around the World
Formats combine onsite seminars and online content.

Let Us Bring the Center for Jewish Leadership to You
We work with professionals and lay leaders outside the Chicago area, serving Jewish communities from Milwaukee to Montreal to Tel Aviv with programs customized to their specific needs. Contact Tal Rosen at trosen@spertus.edu or 312.322.1711 to learn more.

Spertus President and CEO Dr. Hal M. Lewis explains why we need a Center for Jewish Leadership. (Video courtesy of Kendra Gerstein.)

The Spertus Approach — Spertus Institute cultivates an atmosphere of lively discourse. We often hear from students and participants that their Spertus experiences are inspiring and transformative. That is by design, and it results in meaningful opportunities for personal and professional growth.

The Center for Jewish Leadership is supported by a generous grant
from the Crown Family. We are grateful for their support.