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At Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership, we have integrated long-standing work on vulnerability and resilience into our leadership training, professional programs, and graduate courses.
At Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership, we have integrated long-standing work on vulnerability and resilience into our leadership training, professional programs, and graduate courses.
Spertus Institute President & CEO Dr. Dean P. Bell explains why.
Recent conversations with Spertus alumni and students confirmed their resourcefulness and resilience. These remarkable leaders have utilized what they learned at Spertus to serve their organizations and communities in these challenging times.
We connected virtually with Spertus alumni and students, checking on their welfare amidst the pandemic. Our conversations confirmed the resourcefulness and resilience of these committed individuals, who work for a range of Jewish organizations across the country. These remarkable leaders have utilized what they learned at Spertus, applying Jewish learning and professional best practices to serve their organizations and communities in this challenging time.
With Dr. Ben Outhwaite of Cambridge University, Spertus Institute students are exploring remarkable texts from the Cairo Ben Ezra Genizah and uncovering what they tell us about Jewish history and the cultural dynamics of medieval Cairo.
With Dr. Ben Outhwaite of Cambridge University, Spertus students will explore some of the Cairo Genizah’s most remarkable texts and uncover what they tell us about Jewish history and the cultural dynamics of medieval Cairo.
Spertus Institute has added a new course to our graduate curriculum: Jewish Peoplehood, taught by Dr. Shlomi Ravid and Dr. Ezra Kopelowitz. Spertus is a pioneer in bringing this subject to Jewish professionals working in the field.
Spertus Institute has added a new course to our graduate curriculum: Jewish Peoplehood, taught by Dr. Shlomi Ravid and Dr. Ezra Kopelowitz. Spertus is a pioneer in bringing this subject to Jewish professionals working in the field.
Teaching Resilience
At Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership, we have integrated long-standing work on vulnerability and resilience into our leadership training, professional programs, and graduate courses.
Profiles from the Field
Recent conversations with Spertus alumni and students confirmed their resourcefulness and resilience. These remarkable leaders have utilized what they learned at Spertus to serve their organizations and communities in these challenging times.
New Discoveries for Spertus Students
With Dr. Ben Outhwaite of Cambridge University, Spertus Institute students are exploring remarkable texts from the Cairo Ben Ezra Genizah and uncovering what they tell us about Jewish history and the cultural dynamics of medieval Cairo.
Peoplehood
Spertus Institute has added a new course to our graduate curriculum: Jewish Peoplehood, taught by Dr. Shlomi Ravid and Dr. Ezra Kopelowitz. Spertus is a pioneer in bringing this subject to Jewish professionals working in the field.
Spertus welcomes Amie Barrish
Amie Barrish recently joined the Spertus Institute team as Assistant Director for Recruitment. Not one to let anything slow her down, she is already creatively matching future Spertus students with programs that will change their lives.
Jewish Education Makes Better Professionals
Elana G. Kahn asserts the importance of the "Jewish" in "Jewish Professional." She says: "Yes, professionals in the Jewish sector must have excellent executive skills. And they must be able to tell a Jewish story."
Planning for reentry: A message for Spertus students
As we consider how we will learn in the next academic year, we want to share our process, values, and timeline.
Executive Leadership
As we emerge from a year of crisis, Spertus Institute is seeing increased demand for its programs. Particularly germane to current needs is the Executive MA in Jewish Professional Studies, an accelerated leadership program for Jewish communal executives with 12 or more years in the field.
Critical Conversations: Jews & Race
Spertus Institute proudly convenes a panel of experts to address the juncture of race and justice in Jewish life.
Vision for our Second Century
We recently completed a comprehensive strategic planning process, resulting in an important plan for our future. We’ve undertaken this work as we look ahead to 2024, when Spertus Institute will reach a milestone: 100 years.
