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Every year Spertus identifies a core programmatic theme. COVID-19 challenged assumptions and compelled us to consider new ways of thinking and being. Therefore, this year's theme is reimagining.
Every year Spertus identifies a programmatic theme.
COVID-19 revealed vulnerabilities, both individual and societal. It challenged assumptions about our cultural, political, and societal structures. It compelled us to consider new ways of thinking and being. Therefore, this year's theme is reimagining.
Judaism celebrates lifelong learning. But for Jewish professionals— the staff serving the Jewish community—cost is often an obstacle to continuing their education. When funding is available, students seize the opportunity.
Judaism celebrates lifelong learning. But for Jewish professionals— the staff serving the Jewish community—cost is often an obstacle to continuing their education. When funding is available, students seize the opportunity.
Funded by an anonymous donor, The Spertus Chicago Scholarship aims to invigorate Chicago’s Jewish community by investing in the education, training, and development of Jewish communal professionals.
Spertus Institute is thrilled to announce an important new graduate scholarship for Chicago-area Jewish communal professionals
Funded by an anonymous donor, The Spertus Chicago Scholarship aims to invigorate Chicago’s Jewish community by investing in the education, training, and development of Jewish communal professionals.
Marcia R. Lehman joins the Spertus Institute staff as Vice President for Advancement. Dr. David Gottlieb, who has served on the Spertus faculty since 2019, steps into a new role as Director of Jewish Studies.
Marcia R. Lehman joins the Spertus Institute staff as Vice President for Advancement. Dr. David Gottlieb, who has served on the Spertus faculty since 2019, steps into a new role as Director of Jewish Studies.
Letter from the President
Every year Spertus identifies a core programmatic theme. COVID-19 challenged assumptions and compelled us to consider new ways of thinking and being. Therefore, this year's theme is reimagining.
Spertus builds ties to Austin, TX
Judaism celebrates lifelong learning. But for Jewish professionals— the staff serving the Jewish community—cost is often an obstacle to continuing their education. When funding is available, students seize the opportunity.
The Spertus Chicago Scholarship
Funded by an anonymous donor, The Spertus Chicago Scholarship aims to invigorate Chicago’s Jewish community by investing in the education, training, and development of Jewish communal professionals.
Spertus Welcomes New Staff
Marcia R. Lehman joins the Spertus Institute staff as Vice President for Advancement. Dr. David Gottlieb, who has served on the Spertus faculty since 2019, steps into a new role as Director of Jewish Studies.
Profiles from the Field
Recent conversations with Spertus alumni and students confirmed their resourcefulness and resilience. Learn how they have utilized what they learned at Spertus to serve their communities in these challenging times.
Students & Alumni Reimagine Community
As we enter a new Jewish year, in a world still grappling with the impact of COVID-19, how will communities transform? We checked in with Spertus students and alumni to get their opinions.
In Memoriam Sylvia Spertus
Spertus Institute mourns the longtime friend and supporter Sylvia Spertus. Spertus Board Chair Dr. Sharon Silverman said, “Sylvia was an inspiring leader who cared deeply about Jewish education, culture, and community."
Spertus Celebrates Its 2021 Graduates
This year’s graduation was unlike any in our 97-year history. Because of COVID-19, the ceremony was virtual, but although the format differed, the pride was just as warm as we marked our graduates’ transformation from students to ambassadors.
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.
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.
