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We have joined our neighbors across Chicago in an integrated, city-wide effort to slow the escalating impact of COVID-19. All our onsite offerings will be closed through April 7.
We have joined our colleagues, friends, and neighbors across Chicago in an integrated, city-wide effort to slow the escalating impact of COVID-19. All our onsite offerings will be closed through April 7.
A new cohort of 20 Jewish educators has been admitted to Spertus Institute's exclusive leadership training program, presented in partnership with Northwestern University's School of Professional Studies.
A new cohort of Jewish educators has been admitted to Spertus Institute's exclusive leadership training program, presented in partnership with Northwestern University. The 2020 cohort includes an impressive roster of educational professionals from day schools, supplementary schools, community organizations, camps, and innovative experiential learning programs, from across the United States and Canada.
The same keys that could unlock potential solutions on a global scale might also increase harmony at your neighborhood’s school board meeting, with colleagues from the other side of the political spectrum, or around your family’s dinner table.
Though some interreligious conflicts involve whole countries and some just a few individuals, ultimately, they aren’t that different. The same keys that could unlock potential solutions on a global scale might also increase harmony at your neighborhood’s school board meeting, with colleagues from the other side of the political spectrum, or around your family’s dinner table.
Spertus presented Responses to Climate Change as the 2020 installment of its Critical Conversations series. The following resources—from our speakers and the Spertus team—are designed to keep the conversation going.
Spertus Institute presented Responses to Climate Change as the 2020 installment of its Critical Conversations series. An impressive panel of activists and experts debated what needs to be done and why we have been too immobilized to act. The following resources—from our presenters and the Spertus Institute team—respond to topic areas addressed during this truly critical conversation. The Critical Conversations series is generously funded by the late Eric Joss.
ViewPoints: Interreligious Dialogue
The same keys that could unlock potential solutions on a global scale might also increase harmony at your neighborhood’s school board meeting, with colleagues from the other side of the political spectrum, or around your family’s dinner table.
Coronavirus Update for Spertus Institute Friends and Patrons
We have joined our neighbors across Chicago in an integrated, city-wide effort to slow the escalating impact of COVID-19. All our onsite offerings will be closed through April 7.
Certificate in Jewish Leadership for Educators
A new cohort of 20 Jewish educators has been admitted to Spertus Institute's exclusive leadership training program, presented in partnership with Northwestern University's School of Professional Studies.
Responses to Climate Change: Resources and Recommendations
Spertus presented Responses to Climate Change as the 2020 installment of its Critical Conversations series. The following resources—from our speakers and the Spertus team—are designed to keep the conversation going.
Community Across Borders
Together with our colleagues from the JDC, Spertus Institute was thrilled to welcome this year’s participants in the Kaplan Leadership Initiative, a training program for overseas Jewish community professionals from 19 countries.
Staff Profile: Rebecca Garrett
Spertus Institute welcomes Rebecca Garrett in the new position of Director of Development. She will focus on expanding the dollars raised through the Institute’s annual campaign, major gifts program, and foundation and grants portfolio.
Tips for Using Zoom
At Spertus Institute, we have a long history of offering high-quality remote programming. As experienced Zoom users, we’ve assembled some of our favorite tips and resources.
Coronavirus Update for Spertus Students and Faculty
After careful consideration, we have decided to shift the March Seminar to an online format. Your online learning will take place with your professors and fellow students during the days scheduled for the seminar.
Wexner Field Fellowship Selects Dr. Keren E. Fraiman
Dr. Keren E. Fraiman, Spertus Institute’s Dean and Chief Academic Officer, has been selected for the prestigious Wexner Field Fellowship, presented by the Wexner Foundation and Jim Joseph Foundation.
Spertus Institute Graduation 2019
Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership announces newest graduates of prestigious Master’s and Doctoral programs. Twenty-two learners and leaders now ready to take on Jewish community challenges.