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Spertus Institute provides targeted training for the Jewish organizational professionals across North America. Key among them is the MA in Jewish Professional Studies, in which students gain the skills to advance both their careers and communities.
Chicago-based Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning & Leadership provides targeted training for the professionals who work for Jewish organizations across North America. Key among Spertus Institute’s leadership programs is the MA in Jewish Professional Studies program, an acclaimed graduate program in which students gain the skills to advance both their careers and communities. Graduates bring new competencies, creativity, and credentials to organizations across the spectrum of Jewish life. It is our pleasure to announce the 16 Jewish community professionals of the fourth North American cohort of the MA in Jewish Professional Studies program.
There is a critical need for Jewish communal leaders to respond to antisemitism with knowledge, strength, and skill. A new Spertus initiative will address this need.
Spertus Institute launches program to provide Jewish organization leaders with the skills to respond to antisemitism.
There is a critical need for Jewish communal leaders to respond to antisemitism with knowledge, strength, and skill. Although incredibly important, most professionals never receive formal training in this area.
Beginning in 2022, a new Spertus Institute certificate program will address this need with the expertise it demands.
Spertus Institute announces a new cohort of the Certificate in Jewish Leadership, presented in partnership with Northwestern University's School of Professional Studies.
Spertus Institute announces a new cohort of the Certificate in Jewish Leadership, presented in partnership with Northwestern University.
During the program, participants will learn to strengthen their own leadership styles, manage change, and inspire excellence. Together, they will complete four interactive components that comprise the program’s curriculum: Models of Jewish Leadership, Communications for Leaders, Leading People Through Change, and Collaboration and Power Sharing, as well as a personalized leadership assessment, professional coaching, and a special workshop on Resilient Leadership.
On December 7, join a free live online conversation with the winner of the National Jewish Book Award for Debut Fiction.
On December 7, join a free live online conversation with the winner of the National Jewish Book Award for Debut Fiction.
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Spertus Institute provides targeted training for the Jewish organizational professionals across North America. Key among them is the MA in Jewish Professional Studies, in which students gain the skills to advance both their careers and communities.
Combating Antisemitsm
There is a critical need for Jewish communal leaders to respond to antisemitism with knowledge, strength, and skill. A new Spertus initiative will address this need.
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Spertus Institute announces a new cohort of the Certificate in Jewish Leadership, presented in partnership with Northwestern University's School of Professional Studies.
Meet Jewish Book Award Winner Jai Chakrabarti
On December 7, join a free live online conversation with the winner of the National Jewish Book Award for Debut Fiction.
Spertus 2022 Graduates
Spertus Institute announces the 2022 graduates of its prestigious Master’s and Doctoral programs. They join thousands of other Spertus alumni who advance Jewish organizations and communities around the world with their Spertus-acquired knowledge and skills.
Certificate in Jewish Leadership 2022
At an informal ceremony that followed a week of in-depth learning at Spertus Institute, a cohort of community leaders from across the United States received Certificates in Jewish Leadership.
About the Highland Park Shooting
From Spertus President CEO Dr. Dean P. Bell: I was stunned and saddened to learn of the senseless violence against innocent parade viewers and participants in Highland Park. This attack targeted both individuals and the very fabric of our community.
Spertus Welcomes New Trustees
Spertus Institute is thrilled to welcome two accomplished local community leaders to its Board of Trustees: Blair Klein and Dr. Don Kleinmuntz. Combined, they bring five decades of business acumen and nonprofit management expertise to their roles.
Drawing Jewish Teens Back to Life
Spertus Institute is excited to share the latest project of New Yorker cartoonist Ken Krimstein. Join us live online on June 13, 2022.
Health & Safety
We have implemented policies that comply with both the letter and spirit of government recommendations and mandates. These policies align with those of most institutions of higher education and comply with best practice.
