You are here
News
Spertus Institute, in partnership with Northwestern University, offers the Certificate in Jewish Leadership, a four-component program proven to enhance the abilities of Jewish leaders. Now accepting applications for fall 2018.
Spertus Institute, in partnership with Northwestern University, offers the Certificate in Jewish Leadership, a program proven to enhance the abilities of Jewish leaders. The next cohort begins October 28, 2018. This is a selective enrollment program that requires applicants to have five or more years of professional experience, a bachelor's degree or the equivalent, and a strong commitment to developing and fulling their professional potential. The deadline for preferred admission is August 24, 2018
Each year Chicago marks Jewish Book Month with One Book | One Community, in which a single book is chosen for discussions and events across the community. As we plan this year's programs, here’s a look at what our past authors have been up to.
For the past seven years, Spertus Institute has celebrated Jewish Book Month with One Book | One Community, in which a single book is chosen as the focal point for discussions, events, and author appearances across Chicago and the suburbs. As we plan this year’s programs, here is a look at what our past authors have been up to in the years since.
After ten years, stepping down from the Presidency of Spertus Institute is a decision I reflect upon with pride. While I normally eschew personal reflections, I hope that by sharing some of my experiences I can be helpful to others exploring similar issues.
Stepping down from the Presidency of my institution was entirely my decision and one I reflect upon with pride. While I normally eschew personal reflections, I hope that by sharing some of my experiences I can be helpful to others who find themselves exploring similar issues related to executive transition.
The Illinois Council of the American Institute of Architects (AIA Illinois) has named Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership, designed by Krueck + Sexton Architects, as one of Illinois’ 200 Great Places.
The Illinois Council of the American Institute of Architects (AIA Illinois) has named Spertus Institute, designed by Chicago-based Krueck + Sexton Architects, as one of Illinois’ 200 Great Places.
Certificate in Jewish Leadership
Spertus Institute, in partnership with Northwestern University, offers the Certificate in Jewish Leadership, a four-component program proven to enhance the abilities of Jewish leaders. Now accepting applications for fall 2018.
One Book Author Update
Each year Chicago marks Jewish Book Month with One Book | One Community, in which a single book is chosen for discussions and events across the community. As we plan this year's programs, here’s a look at what our past authors have been up to.
Reflections on Succession
After ten years, stepping down from the Presidency of Spertus Institute is a decision I reflect upon with pride. While I normally eschew personal reflections, I hope that by sharing some of my experiences I can be helpful to others exploring similar issues.
Spertus Institute named one of Illinois’ 200 Great Places
The Illinois Council of the American Institute of Architects (AIA Illinois) has named Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership, designed by Krueck + Sexton Architects, as one of Illinois’ 200 Great Places.
Introducing Dr. Keren E. Fraiman
Spertus Institute is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Keren E. Fraiman as Dean and Chief Academic Officer. She will oversee graduate programs that serve students worldwide, as well as public offerings in Chicago and the suburbs.
New Jewish Leaders
Spertus Institute announces a new cohort of communal professionals admitted to the prestigious executive-level version of its respected MA in Jewish Professional Studies program. Students represent 11 organizations from 10 communities.
Yiddish Yesterday and Today
For centuries in Jewish communities in Europe and beyond, Yiddish was a key part of life. To explore and share its rich history, Jewish organizations from across greater Chicago have come together to present a series of programs highlighting Yiddish language, literature, history, and film.
Chicago Adult Jewish Learning Initiative, Article 8
By Marla Goldberg for eJewish Philanthropy, an online publication serving the professional Jewish community. This is the eighth in a series of articles about lifelong Jewish learning, based on work of the Chicago Adult Jewish Learning Initiative.
Chicago Adult Jewish Learning Initiative, Article 7
By Ali Drumm for eJewish Philanthropy, an online publication serving the professional Jewish community. This is the seventh in a series of articles about lifelong Jewish learning, based on work of the Chicago Adult Jewish Learning Initiative.
What’s Jewish About Jewish Leadership?
The story is told about Abraham Lincoln who was said to have challenged an interlocutor with the riddle, “If you call a tail a leg how many legs does a dog have?” “Five,” he replied. “Wrong,” said Lincoln, “simply calling a tail a leg does not make it so!”