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More than 200 Jewish community professionals schmoozed, learned, networked, and noshed at Spertus Institute’s annual Jewish Community Networking Night. The event brought together professionals, trustees, volunteers, and consultants who work with Jewish organizations.
More than 200 Jewish community professionals schmoozed, learned, networked, and noshed at Spertus Institute’s annual Jewish Community Networking Night. The event brought together professionals, trustees, volunteers, and consultants who work for and with Jewish organizations.
New Yorker cartoonist Ken Krimstein spills on the importance of café culture and what it’s like to have his graphic biography of Hannah Arendt turned into a exhibition, now on view in Spertus Institute's Ground Level Arts Lab.
In an interview with Jessica Leving, New Yorker cartoonist Ken Krimstein spills on the importance of café culture and what it’s like to have his graphic biography of Hannah Arendt turned into a Spertus exhibition
"Anyone familiar with Jewish tradition knows that robust dialogue and 'critical conversations' are central to the Jewish essence," said Spertus Chancellor Hal M. Lewis in his opening remarks for 2019's Critical Conversations.
"Anyone familiar with the classics of Jewish tradition knows full well that robust dialogue and 'critical conversations' are central to the Jewish essence," said Spertus Institute Chancellor Hal M. Lewis in his opening remarks for 2019's Critical Conversations.
In today’s complex world, the hardworking professionals and dedicated volunteers who lead Jewish organizations need specialized knowledge and expertise to meet challenges and opportunities that are unique to Jewish communities.
In today’s world, the hardworking professionals and dedicated volunteers who lead Jewish organizations need specialized knowledge to meet challenges and opportunities unique in the Jewish world.
That’s why Spertus Institute, in partnership with Northwestern University, offers the Certificate in Jewish Leadership. On March 5, 2019, a cohort of sixteen professionals and lay leaders completed the program. They are poised to bring their new leadership expertise to a range of roles and responsibilities in organizations that serve Jewish communities across North America, from Chicago to Boulder to Toronto, and more.
Jewish Community Networking Night
More than 200 Jewish community professionals schmoozed, learned, networked, and noshed at Spertus Institute’s annual Jewish Community Networking Night. The event brought together professionals, trustees, volunteers, and consultants who work with Jewish organizations.
Interview with Author/Cartoonist Ken Krimstein
New Yorker cartoonist Ken Krimstein spills on the importance of café culture and what it’s like to have his graphic biography of Hannah Arendt turned into a exhibition, now on view in Spertus Institute's Ground Level Arts Lab.
Introduction to Critical Conversations 2019
"Anyone familiar with Jewish tradition knows that robust dialogue and 'critical conversations' are central to the Jewish essence," said Spertus Chancellor Hal M. Lewis in his opening remarks for 2019's Critical Conversations.
Certificate in Jewish Leadership
In today’s complex world, the hardworking professionals and dedicated volunteers who lead Jewish organizations need specialized knowledge and expertise to meet challenges and opportunities that are unique to Jewish communities.
Letter from the President — WInter/Spring 2019
"Spertus is an institution driven by values," says Spertus President and CEO Dr. Dean P. Bell. "We are committed to advancing Jewish communal leadership and making a real difference in people’s lives."
Staff Profile: Brooke Herszage
Spertus Institute welcomes Brooke Herszage in the new position of Coordinator of Mentoring and Executive Coaching. She will be building relationships with mentors, coaches, students in the Center for Jewish Leadership.
Global Jewish Leadership Seminar
Spertus Institute was thrilled to present the Kaplan Leadership Initiative's first Global Jewish Leadership Seminar with the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC). This program serves Jewish professionals in Europe, Russia, the FSU, and Latin America.
Spertus Launches Mountain-Southwest Regional Cohort
A Mountain-Southwest regional cohort of Spertus Institute's MA in Jewish Professional Studies will serve young professionals from Jewish organizations in Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Texas, and Utah.
Jewish Learning for Adults
What is adult Jewish learning and why is it important? How does the adult brain learn? How can we provide Jewish learning opportunities for adults in Chicago and beyond? These questions are just some of those addressed by the Chicago Adult Jewish Learning Initiative.
Alumni Profile: Marilyn Diamond
Spertus Alumna Marilyn Diamond—MA in Jewish Communal Studies, 1982—is the Honorary Consul General for Morocco in Illinois. We recently sat down with Marilyn to look back at her Spertus experience, discuss her remarkable career, and hear her thoughts for the future.