SPERTUS INSTITUTE FOR JEWISH LEARNING AND LEADERSHIPCENTER FOR JEWISH LEADERSHIPACADEMICSPROGRAMS & EVENTSLIBRARY & COLLECTIONSABOUT Spertus Institute provides learning opportunities that are rich and relevant, rooted in Jewish wisdom and culture, and open to all. From our base in Chicago, we serve students and participants worldwide with graduate, certificate, and public programs that build community leadership and engage individuals in exploration of Jewish life.

ONLINE RESOURCES

Online Resources. Catalog of titles held at the Asher Library. Circulation privileges are restricted to Spertus students and members. A collection of databases which provide article citations, full-text articles, and eBooks. A collection of Jewish Studies databases which give full-text access to scholarly journals and an array of classic

Jewish

VISIT SPERTUS

Visit Spertus. In compliance with CDC and City of Chicago recommendations, public offerings are closed. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership presents an array of educational and cultural activities at our award-winning facility at 610 S. Michigan Avenue, directly across

the street from

LIBRARY & COLLECTIONS Library & Collections. Preserving the Material Culture of the Jewish people is fundamental to the mission of Spertus Institute. Our collections — of books, films, music, artworks, artifacts, rare antique maps, and archival items — number more than half a million. Items from our collections are incorporated into our exhibitions,

courses, and

FEINBERG ECOLLECTION Updated annually. JSTOR. The Jewish Studies Archive Collection (JSTOR) features over 50 journals in English, German, French, Dutch, Italian, and Hebrew covering a range of historical and regional aspects of Jewish Studies. There typically is a delay of one to five years

FACULTY | SPERTUS

Dean P. Bell. Spertus Institute President & CEO | Professor of Jewish History. Executive MA in Jewish Professional Studies, Jewish Studies. Rabbi Moshe Berger. Jewish Studies. Gail Berger Darlow. Certificate in Jewish Leadership. Simeon Chavel. Jewish Studies. ARCHITECTURE OF THE SPERTUS BUILDING Environmental stewardship is embodied in the Jewish tenets of bal tashchit or “do not destroy or waste” and tikkun olam or “repair of the world.” Through sustainable design and energy-efficient operations, the new Spertus honors these concepts as well as Chicago’s green initiatives.. The building’s glass façade uses a high-performance coating, a fritted dot pattern, and internal

DEAN P. BELL

Dean P. Bell is the 9th President and CEO of Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership.. In addition, Dr. Bell holds a Spertus Institute faculty appointment as Professor of History. He has served on the faculty at DePaul University, Northwestern University, Hebrew Theological College, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and the University of California, Berkeley.

DISTANCE LEARNING

Distance Learning is currently available for students enrolled in the Spertus Institute Jewish Studies programs:. Master of Arts in Jewish Studies (MAJS) Doctor of Science in Jewish Studies (DSJS) Doctor of Hebrew Letters (DHL) The academic standards and requirements for courses taken through Distance Learning are identical to those for courses taken at Spertus Institute's Chicago campus, only

KEREN E. FRAIMAN

Keren E. Fraiman is Spertus Institute's Dean and Chief Academic Officer. She also holds a faculty appointment as Associate Professor of Israel Studies. She previously served as Director of Research and Evaluation at The iCenter for Israel Education, where she continues to serve on the faculty of the iFellows Masters Concentration in Israel

Education program.

SPERTUS INSTITUTE FOR JEWISH LEARNING AND LEADERSHIPCENTER FOR JEWISH LEADERSHIPACADEMICSPROGRAMS & EVENTSLIBRARY & COLLECTIONSABOUT Spertus Institute provides learning opportunities that are rich and relevant, rooted in Jewish wisdom and culture, and open to all. From our base in Chicago, we serve students and participants worldwide with graduate, certificate, and public programs that build community leadership and engage individuals in exploration of Jewish life.

ONLINE RESOURCES

Online Resources. Catalog of titles held at the Asher Library. Circulation privileges are restricted to Spertus students and members. A collection of databases which provide article citations, full-text articles, and eBooks. A collection of Jewish Studies databases which give full-text access to scholarly journals and an array of classic

Jewish

VISIT SPERTUS

Visit Spertus. In compliance with CDC and City of Chicago recommendations, public offerings are closed. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership presents an array of educational and cultural activities at our award-winning facility at 610 S. Michigan Avenue, directly across

the street from

LIBRARY & COLLECTIONS Library & Collections. Preserving the Material Culture of the Jewish people is fundamental to the mission of Spertus Institute. Our collections — of books, films, music, artworks, artifacts, rare antique maps, and archival items — number more than half a million. Items from our collections are incorporated into our exhibitions,

courses, and

FEINBERG ECOLLECTION Updated annually. JSTOR. The Jewish Studies Archive Collection (JSTOR) features over 50 journals in English, German, French, Dutch, Italian, and Hebrew covering a range of historical and regional aspects of Jewish Studies. There typically is a delay of one to five years

FACULTY | SPERTUS

Dean P. Bell. Spertus Institute President & CEO | Professor of Jewish History. Executive MA in Jewish Professional Studies, Jewish Studies. Rabbi Moshe Berger. Jewish Studies. Gail Berger Darlow. Certificate in Jewish Leadership. Simeon Chavel. Jewish Studies. ARCHITECTURE OF THE SPERTUS BUILDING Environmental stewardship is embodied in the Jewish tenets of bal tashchit or “do not destroy or waste” and tikkun olam or “repair of the world.” Through sustainable design and energy-efficient operations, the new Spertus honors these concepts as well as Chicago’s green initiatives.. The building’s glass façade uses a high-performance coating, a fritted dot pattern, and internal

DEAN P. BELL

Dean P. Bell is the 9th President and CEO of Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership.. In addition, Dr. Bell holds a Spertus Institute faculty appointment as Professor of History. He has served on the faculty at DePaul University, Northwestern University, Hebrew Theological College, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and the University of California, Berkeley.

DISTANCE LEARNING

Distance Learning is currently available for students enrolled in the Spertus Institute Jewish Studies programs:. Master of Arts in Jewish Studies (MAJS) Doctor of Science in Jewish Studies (DSJS) Doctor of Hebrew Letters (DHL) The academic standards and requirements for courses taken through Distance Learning are identical to those for courses taken at Spertus Institute's Chicago campus, only

KEREN E. FRAIMAN

Keren E. Fraiman is Spertus Institute's Dean and Chief Academic Officer. She also holds a faculty appointment as Associate Professor of Israel Studies. She previously served as Director of Research and Evaluation at The iCenter for Israel Education, where she continues to serve on the faculty of the iFellows Masters Concentration in Israel

Education program.

JEWISH STUDIES

Jewish Studies. Jewish Studies Graduate Programs at Spertus Institute are designed for students who seek to explore the breadth of the Jewish experience through advanced scholarship. Taught by skilled and distinguished faculty, courses are offered at our downtown Chicago campus at twice-yearly seminars, as well as through both synchronous

and

ACADEMICS AT SPERTUS INSTITUTE Spertus Institute Graduate and Certificate Programs. Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership offers accredited graduate-level degree and certificate programs in areas that are critical to the Jewish and wider communities — including Jewish Studies, Jewish Professional Studies, and Leadership Training. Spertus Institute cultivates an atmosphere of lively discourse.

EXHIBITIONS

The Three Escapes of Hannah Arendt. This exhibition showcased original illustrations, influences, and artwork from New Yorker cartoonist Ken Krimstein’s page-turning graphic biography of Hannah Arendt, cited as one of the greatest philosophers of the twentieth century. ARCHITECTURE OF THE SPERTUS BUILDING Environmental stewardship is embodied in the Jewish tenets of bal tashchit or “do not destroy or waste” and tikkun olam or “repair of the world.” Through sustainable design and energy-efficient operations, the new Spertus honors these concepts as well as Chicago’s green initiatives.. The building’s glass façade uses a high-performance coating, a fritted dot pattern, and internal

NEWS | SPERTUS

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 BOARD OF TRUSTEES Officers Dr. Sharon L. Silverman, Chairperson Odette Olson, Secretary Bruce Hecktman, Treasurer Peter Bensinger, Jr., Immediate Past Chairperson Dr. Dean Phillip Bell MASTER OF ARTS IN JEWISH STUDIES Spertus Institute's Master of Arts in Jewish Studies (MAJS) is a sequenced, content-specific program that explores the evolving nature of Jewish civilization, the fundamental religious and intellectual outlook of Jews and Judaism, and the contributions of Jewish civilization to human civilization.

JEWISH HOLIDAYS

An Overview of Jewish Holidays. By Rabbi Dr. Byron L. Sherwin. The Jewish liturgical year is replete with various types of holidays: joyous and sad, celebratory and commemorative, holidays primarily observed at home and those primarily observed at the synagogue, community oriented holidays as well as those that focus on individual

introspection.

CRITICAL CONVERSATIONS: JEWS AND RACE Critical Conversations is an annual Spertus Institute program inspired by Judaism’s embrace of civil discourse. The series brings together high-profile experts and activists to debate the most critical issues of the day. This year, in two online events, our trio of presenters will focus on race and justice—and their juncture in Jewish life.

RACHEL HAVRELOCK

Rachel Havrelock is a graduate of the Joint Doctoral Program in Jewish Studies of University of California, Berkeley in partnership with the Graduate Theological Union. She is currently an associate professor of Jewish Studies and English at the University of Illinois at Chicago, where she founded The UIC Freshwater Lab for Water Policy and

Diplomacy.

VISIT SPERTUS

Visit Spertus. In compliance with CDC and City of Chicago recommendations, public offerings are closed. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership presents an array of educational and cultural activities at our award-winning facility at 610 S. Michigan Avenue, directly across

the street from

ONLINE RESOURCES

Online Resources. Catalog of titles held at the Asher Library. Circulation privileges are restricted to Spertus students and members. A collection of databases which provide article citations, full-text articles, and eBooks. A collection of Jewish Studies databases which give full-text access to scholarly journals and an array of classic

Jewish

FACULTY | SPERTUS

Dean P. Bell. Spertus Institute President & CEO | Professor of Jewish History. Executive MA in Jewish Professional Studies, Jewish Studies. Rabbi Moshe Berger. Jewish Studies. Gail Berger Darlow. Certificate in Jewish Leadership. Simeon Chavel. Jewish Studies. FEINBERG ECOLLECTION Updated annually. JSTOR. The Jewish Studies Archive Collection (JSTOR) features over 50 journals in English, German, French, Dutch, Italian, and Hebrew covering a range of historical and regional aspects of Jewish Studies. There typically is a delay of one to five years

STAFF | SPERTUS

Tom Gengler. Collections Assistant. tgengler spertus.edu. Betsy Gomberg. Director of Marketing & Communications. bgomberg spertus.edu. Brooke Herszage. Assistant Director for Mentoring and Programs. bherszage spertus.edu. SPERTUS INSTITUTE FOR JEWISH LEARNING AND LEADERSHIP Spertus Institute provides learning opportunities that are rich and relevant, rooted in Jewish wisdom and culture, and open to all. From our base in Chicago, we serve students and participants worldwide with graduate, certificate, and public programs that build community leadership and engage individuals in exploration of Jewish life.

DISTANCE LEARNING

Distance Learning is currently available for students enrolled in the Spertus Institute Jewish Studies programs:. Master of Arts in Jewish Studies (MAJS) Doctor of Science in Jewish Studies (DSJS) Doctor of Hebrew Letters (DHL) The academic standards and requirements for courses taken through Distance Learning are identical to those for courses taken at Spertus Institute's Chicago campus, only

DEAN P. BELL

Dean P. Bell is the 9th President and CEO of Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership.. In addition, Dr. Bell holds a Spertus Institute faculty appointment as Professor of History. He has served on the faculty at DePaul University, Northwestern University, Hebrew Theological College, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and the University of California, Berkeley.

KEREN E. FRAIMAN

Keren E. Fraiman is Spertus Institute's Dean and Chief Academic Officer. She also holds a faculty appointment as Associate Professor of Israel Studies. She previously served as Director of Research and Evaluation at The iCenter for Israel Education, where she continues to serve on the faculty of the iFellows Masters Concentration in Israel

Education program.

EZRA KOPELOWITZ

Dr. Ezra Kopelowitz is a sociologist whose expertise is in Jewish education, community, and issues of collective Jewish identity. He is the CEO of Research Success Technologies, a company that specializes in research and evaluation for Jewish organizations, and has published widely in areas that touch on Jewish identity, education, and

peoplehood.

VISIT SPERTUS

Visit Spertus. In compliance with CDC and City of Chicago recommendations, public offerings are closed. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership presents an array of educational and cultural activities at our award-winning facility at 610 S. Michigan Avenue, directly across

the street from

ONLINE RESOURCES

Online Resources. Catalog of titles held at the Asher Library. Circulation privileges are restricted to Spertus students and members. A collection of databases which provide article citations, full-text articles, and eBooks. A collection of Jewish Studies databases which give full-text access to scholarly journals and an array of classic

Jewish

FACULTY | SPERTUS

Dean P. Bell. Spertus Institute President & CEO | Professor of Jewish History. Executive MA in Jewish Professional Studies, Jewish Studies. Rabbi Moshe Berger. Jewish Studies. Gail Berger Darlow. Certificate in Jewish Leadership. Simeon Chavel. Jewish Studies. FEINBERG ECOLLECTION Updated annually. JSTOR. The Jewish Studies Archive Collection (JSTOR) features over 50 journals in English, German, French, Dutch, Italian, and Hebrew covering a range of historical and regional aspects of Jewish Studies. There typically is a delay of one to five years

STAFF | SPERTUS

Tom Gengler. Collections Assistant. tgengler spertus.edu. Betsy Gomberg. Director of Marketing & Communications. bgomberg spertus.edu. Brooke Herszage. Assistant Director for Mentoring and Programs. bherszage spertus.edu. SPERTUS INSTITUTE FOR JEWISH LEARNING AND LEADERSHIP Spertus Institute provides learning opportunities that are rich and relevant, rooted in Jewish wisdom and culture, and open to all. From our base in Chicago, we serve students and participants worldwide with graduate, certificate, and public programs that build community leadership and engage individuals in exploration of Jewish life.

DISTANCE LEARNING

Distance Learning is currently available for students enrolled in the Spertus Institute Jewish Studies programs:. Master of Arts in Jewish Studies (MAJS) Doctor of Science in Jewish Studies (DSJS) Doctor of Hebrew Letters (DHL) The academic standards and requirements for courses taken through Distance Learning are identical to those for courses taken at Spertus Institute's Chicago campus, only

DEAN P. BELL

Dean P. Bell is the 9th President and CEO of Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership.. In addition, Dr. Bell holds a Spertus Institute faculty appointment as Professor of History. He has served on the faculty at DePaul University, Northwestern University, Hebrew Theological College, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and the University of California, Berkeley.

KEREN E. FRAIMAN

Keren E. Fraiman is Spertus Institute's Dean and Chief Academic Officer. She also holds a faculty appointment as Associate Professor of Israel Studies. She previously served as Director of Research and Evaluation at The iCenter for Israel Education, where she continues to serve on the faculty of the iFellows Masters Concentration in Israel

Education program.

EZRA KOPELOWITZ

Dr. Ezra Kopelowitz is a sociologist whose expertise is in Jewish education, community, and issues of collective Jewish identity. He is the CEO of Research Success Technologies, a company that specializes in research and evaluation for Jewish organizations, and has published widely in areas that touch on Jewish identity, education, and

peoplehood.

LIBRARY & COLLECTIONS Library & Collections. Preserving the Material Culture of the Jewish people is fundamental to the mission of Spertus Institute. Our collections — of books, films, music, artworks, artifacts, rare antique maps, and archival items — number more than half a million. Items from our collections are incorporated into our exhibitions,

courses, and

ARCHITECTURE OF THE SPERTUS BUILDING Environmental stewardship is embodied in the Jewish tenets of bal tashchit or “do not destroy or waste” and tikkun olam or “repair of the world.” Through sustainable design and energy-efficient operations, the new Spertus honors these concepts as well as Chicago’s green initiatives.. The building’s glass façade uses a high-performance coating, a fritted dot pattern, and internal

STAFF | SPERTUS

Tom Gengler. Collections Assistant. tgengler spertus.edu. Betsy Gomberg. Director of Marketing & Communications. bgomberg spertus.edu. Brooke Herszage. Assistant Director for Mentoring and Programs. bherszage spertus.edu.

NEWS | SPERTUS

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 BOARD OF TRUSTEES Officers Dr. Sharon L. Silverman, Chairperson Odette Olson, Secretary Bruce Hecktman, Treasurer Peter Bensinger, Jr., Immediate Past Chairperson Dr. Dean Phillip Bell MASTER OF ARTS IN JEWISH STUDIES Spertus Institute's Master of Arts in Jewish Studies (MAJS) is a sequenced, content-specific program that explores the evolving nature of Jewish civilization, the fundamental religious and intellectual outlook of Jews and Judaism, and the contributions of Jewish civilization to human civilization. NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT Louis Stromberg was the first Spertus Institute student to graduate from BOTH the Nonprofit Management and Jewish Professional Studies programs. He now is Assistant Director of the B'nai B'rith Perlman Camp, Washington, DC.

JEWISH HOLIDAYS

An Overview of Jewish Holidays. By Rabbi Dr. Byron L. Sherwin. The Jewish liturgical year is replete with various types of holidays: joyous and sad, celebratory and commemorative, holidays primarily observed at home and those primarily observed at the synagogue, community oriented holidays as well as those that focus on individual

introspection.

LEONARD GREENSPOON

Leonard Greenspoon holds the Klutznick Chair in Jewish Civilization at Creighton University, where he is also professor of Classical and Near Eastern Studies and of Theology.. A graduate of Harvard University and a Fulbright Fellow for Classical Studies at the University of Rome, he is the author or editor of more than a dozen books and several hundred articles and book chapters.

RACHEL HAVRELOCK

Rachel Havrelock is a graduate of the Joint Doctoral Program in Jewish Studies of University of California, Berkeley in partnership with the Graduate Theological Union. She is currently an associate professor of Jewish Studies and English at the University of Illinois at Chicago, where she founded The UIC Freshwater Lab for Water Policy and

Diplomacy.

SPERTUS INSTITUTE FOR JEWISH LEARNING AND LEADERSHIPCENTER FOR JEWISH LEADERSHIPACADEMICSPROGRAMS & EVENTSLIBRARY & COLLECTIONSABOUT Spertus Institute provides learning opportunities that are rich and relevant, rooted in Jewish wisdom and culture, and open to all. From our base in Chicago, we serve students and participants worldwide with graduate, certificate, and public programs that build community leadership and engage individuals in exploration of Jewish life.

VISIT SPERTUS

Visit Spertus. In compliance with CDC and City of Chicago recommendations, public offerings are closed. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership presents an array of educational and cultural activities at our award-winning facility at 610 S. Michigan Avenue, directly across

the street from

ONLINE RESOURCES

Online Resources. Catalog of titles held at the Asher Library. Circulation privileges are restricted to Spertus students and members. A collection of databases which provide article citations, full-text articles, and eBooks. A collection of Jewish Studies databases which give full-text access to scholarly journals and an array of classic

Jewish

JEWISH STUDIES

Jewish Studies. Jewish Studies Graduate Programs at Spertus Institute are designed for students who seek to explore the breadth of the Jewish experience through advanced scholarship. Taught by skilled and distinguished faculty, courses are offered at our downtown Chicago campus at twice-yearly seminars, as well as through both synchronous

and

FEINBERG ECOLLECTION Updated annually. JSTOR. The Jewish Studies Archive Collection (JSTOR) features over 50 journals in English, German, French, Dutch, Italian, and Hebrew covering a range of historical and regional aspects of Jewish Studies. There typically is a delay of one to five years

FACULTY | SPERTUS

Dean P. Bell. Spertus Institute President & CEO | Professor of Jewish History. Executive MA in Jewish Professional Studies, Jewish Studies. Rabbi Moshe Berger. Jewish Studies. Gail Berger Darlow. Certificate in Jewish Leadership. Simeon Chavel. Jewish Studies.

DEAN P. BELL

Dean P. Bell is the 9th President and CEO of Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership.. In addition, Dr. Bell holds a Spertus Institute faculty appointment as Professor of History. He has served on the faculty at DePaul University, Northwestern University, Hebrew Theological College, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and the University of California, Berkeley.

DISTANCE LEARNING

Distance Learning is currently available for students enrolled in the Spertus Institute Jewish Studies programs:. Master of Arts in Jewish Studies (MAJS) Doctor of Science in Jewish Studies (DSJS) Doctor of Hebrew Letters (DHL) The academic standards and requirements for courses taken through Distance Learning are identical to those for courses taken at Spertus Institute's Chicago campus, only

KEREN E. FRAIMAN

Keren E. Fraiman is Spertus Institute's Dean and Chief Academic Officer. She also holds a faculty appointment as Associate Professor of Israel Studies. She previously served as Director of Research and Evaluation at The iCenter for Israel Education, where she continues to serve on the faculty of the iFellows Masters Concentration in Israel

Education program.

SPERTUS BOARD OF TRUSTEES Officers Dr. Sharon L. Silverman, Chairperson Odette Olson, Secretary Bruce Hecktman, Treasurer Peter Bensinger, Jr., Immediate Past Chairperson Dr. Dean Phillip Bell SPERTUS INSTITUTE FOR JEWISH LEARNING AND LEADERSHIPCENTER FOR JEWISH LEADERSHIPACADEMICSPROGRAMS & EVENTSLIBRARY & COLLECTIONSABOUT Spertus Institute provides learning opportunities that are rich and relevant, rooted in Jewish wisdom and culture, and open to all. From our base in Chicago, we serve students and participants worldwide with graduate, certificate, and public programs that build community leadership and engage individuals in exploration of Jewish life.

VISIT SPERTUS

Visit Spertus. In compliance with CDC and City of Chicago recommendations, public offerings are closed. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership presents an array of educational and cultural activities at our award-winning facility at 610 S. Michigan Avenue, directly across

the street from

ONLINE RESOURCES

Online Resources. Catalog of titles held at the Asher Library. Circulation privileges are restricted to Spertus students and members. A collection of databases which provide article citations, full-text articles, and eBooks. A collection of Jewish Studies databases which give full-text access to scholarly journals and an array of classic

Jewish

JEWISH STUDIES

Jewish Studies. Jewish Studies Graduate Programs at Spertus Institute are designed for students who seek to explore the breadth of the Jewish experience through advanced scholarship. Taught by skilled and distinguished faculty, courses are offered at our downtown Chicago campus at twice-yearly seminars, as well as through both synchronous

and

FEINBERG ECOLLECTION Updated annually. JSTOR. The Jewish Studies Archive Collection (JSTOR) features over 50 journals in English, German, French, Dutch, Italian, and Hebrew covering a range of historical and regional aspects of Jewish Studies. There typically is a delay of one to five years

FACULTY | SPERTUS

Dean P. Bell. Spertus Institute President & CEO | Professor of Jewish History. Executive MA in Jewish Professional Studies, Jewish Studies. Rabbi Moshe Berger. Jewish Studies. Gail Berger Darlow. Certificate in Jewish Leadership. Simeon Chavel. Jewish Studies.

DEAN P. BELL

Dean P. Bell is the 9th President and CEO of Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership.. In addition, Dr. Bell holds a Spertus Institute faculty appointment as Professor of History. He has served on the faculty at DePaul University, Northwestern University, Hebrew Theological College, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and the University of California, Berkeley.

DISTANCE LEARNING

Distance Learning is currently available for students enrolled in the Spertus Institute Jewish Studies programs:. Master of Arts in Jewish Studies (MAJS) Doctor of Science in Jewish Studies (DSJS) Doctor of Hebrew Letters (DHL) The academic standards and requirements for courses taken through Distance Learning are identical to those for courses taken at Spertus Institute's Chicago campus, only

KEREN E. FRAIMAN

Keren E. Fraiman is Spertus Institute's Dean and Chief Academic Officer. She also holds a faculty appointment as Associate Professor of Israel Studies. She previously served as Director of Research and Evaluation at The iCenter for Israel Education, where she continues to serve on the faculty of the iFellows Masters Concentration in Israel

Education program.

SPERTUS BOARD OF TRUSTEES Officers Dr. Sharon L. Silverman, Chairperson Odette Olson, Secretary Bruce Hecktman, Treasurer Peter Bensinger, Jr., Immediate Past Chairperson Dr. Dean Phillip Bell

VISIT SPERTUS

Visit Spertus. In compliance with CDC and City of Chicago recommendations, public offerings are closed. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership presents an array of educational and cultural activities at our award-winning facility at 610 S. Michigan Avenue, directly across

the street from

ACADEMICS AT SPERTUS INSTITUTE Spertus Institute Graduate and Certificate Programs. Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership offers accredited graduate-level degree and certificate programs in areas that are critical to the Jewish and wider communities — including Jewish Studies, Jewish Professional Studies, and Leadership Training. Spertus Institute cultivates an atmosphere of lively discourse. LIBRARY & COLLECTIONS Library & Collections. Preserving the Material Culture of the Jewish people is fundamental to the mission of Spertus Institute. Our collections — of books, films, music, artworks, artifacts, rare antique maps, and archival items — number more than half a million. Items from our collections are incorporated into our exhibitions,

courses, and

NEWS | SPERTUS

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.

STAFF | SPERTUS

Tom Gengler. Collections Assistant. tgengler spertus.edu. Betsy Gomberg. Director of Marketing & Communications. bgomberg spertus.edu. Brooke Herszage. Assistant Director for Mentoring and Programs. bherszage spertus.edu.

SPERTUS SHOP

As a Spertus student or alumnus, you've already built an educational platform for future opportunities. As you consider any possible next career steps, you may want to check out some of our favorite job and

career resources.

ARCHITECTURE OF THE SPERTUS BUILDING Environmental stewardship is embodied in the Jewish tenets of bal tashchit or “do not destroy or waste” and tikkun olam or “repair of the world.” Through sustainable design and energy-efficient operations, the new Spertus honors these concepts as well as Chicago’s green initiatives.. The building’s glass façade uses a high-performance coating, a fritted dot pattern, and internal SPERTUS BOARD OF TRUSTEES Officers Dr. Sharon L. Silverman, Chairperson Odette Olson, Secretary Bruce Hecktman, Treasurer Peter Bensinger, Jr., Immediate Past Chairperson Dr. Dean Phillip Bell

JEWISH HOLIDAYS

An Overview of Jewish Holidays. By Rabbi Dr. Byron L. Sherwin. The Jewish liturgical year is replete with various types of holidays: joyous and sad, celebratory and commemorative, holidays primarily observed at home and those primarily observed at the synagogue, community oriented holidays as well as those that focus on individual

introspection.

CRITICAL CONVERSATIONS: JEWS AND RACE Critical Conversations is an annual Spertus Institute program inspired by Judaism’s embrace of civil discourse. The series brings together high-profile experts and activists to debate the most critical issues of the day. This year, in two online events, our trio of presenters will focus on race and justice—and their juncture in Jewish life. SPERTUS INSTITUTE FOR JEWISH LEARNING AND LEADERSHIPCENTER FOR JEWISH LEADERSHIPACADEMICSPROGRAMS & EVENTSLIBRARY & COLLECTIONSABOUT Spertus Institute provides learning opportunities that are rich and relevant, rooted in Jewish wisdom and culture, and open to all. From our base in Chicago, we serve students and participants worldwide with graduate, certificate, and public programs that build community leadership and engage individuals in exploration of Jewish life.

VISIT SPERTUS

Visit Spertus. In compliance with CDC and City of Chicago recommendations, public offerings are closed. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership presents an array of educational and cultural activities at our award-winning facility at 610 S. Michigan Avenue, directly across

the street from

ONLINE RESOURCES

Online Resources. Catalog of titles held at the Asher Library. Circulation privileges are restricted to Spertus students and members. A collection of databases which provide article citations, full-text articles, and eBooks. A collection of Jewish Studies databases which give full-text access to scholarly journals and an array of classic

Jewish

JEWISH STUDIES

Jewish Studies. Jewish Studies Graduate Programs at Spertus Institute are designed for students who seek to explore the breadth of the Jewish experience through advanced scholarship. Taught by skilled and distinguished faculty, courses are offered at our downtown Chicago campus at twice-yearly seminars, as well as through both synchronous

and

FEINBERG ECOLLECTION Updated annually. JSTOR. The Jewish Studies Archive Collection (JSTOR) features over 50 journals in English, German, French, Dutch, Italian, and Hebrew covering a range of historical and regional aspects of Jewish Studies. There typically is a delay of one to five years

FACULTY | SPERTUS

Dean P. Bell. Spertus Institute President & CEO | Professor of Jewish History. Executive MA in Jewish Professional Studies, Jewish Studies. Rabbi Moshe Berger. Jewish Studies. Gail Berger Darlow. Certificate in Jewish Leadership. Simeon Chavel. Jewish Studies.

STAFF | SPERTUS

Tom Gengler. Collections Assistant. tgengler spertus.edu. Betsy Gomberg. Director of Marketing & Communications. bgomberg spertus.edu. Brooke Herszage. Assistant Director for Mentoring and Programs. bherszage spertus.edu.

DEAN P. BELL

Dean P. Bell is the 9th President and CEO of Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership.. In addition, Dr. Bell holds a Spertus Institute faculty appointment as Professor of History. He has served on the faculty at DePaul University, Northwestern University, Hebrew Theological College, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and the University of California, Berkeley.

KEREN E. FRAIMAN

Keren E. Fraiman is Spertus Institute's Dean and Chief Academic Officer. She also holds a faculty appointment as Associate Professor of Israel Studies. She previously served as Director of Research and Evaluation at The iCenter for Israel Education, where she continues to serve on the faculty of the iFellows Masters Concentration in Israel

Education program.

SPERTUS BOARD OF TRUSTEES Officers Dr. Sharon L. Silverman, Chairperson Odette Olson, Secretary Bruce Hecktman, Treasurer Peter Bensinger, Jr., Immediate Past Chairperson Dr. Dean Phillip Bell SPERTUS INSTITUTE FOR JEWISH LEARNING AND LEADERSHIPCENTER FOR JEWISH LEADERSHIPACADEMICSPROGRAMS & EVENTSLIBRARY & COLLECTIONSABOUT Spertus Institute provides learning opportunities that are rich and relevant, rooted in Jewish wisdom and culture, and open to all. From our base in Chicago, we serve students and participants worldwide with graduate, certificate, and public programs that build community leadership and engage individuals in exploration of Jewish life.

VISIT SPERTUS

Visit Spertus. In compliance with CDC and City of Chicago recommendations, public offerings are closed. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership presents an array of educational and cultural activities at our award-winning facility at 610 S. Michigan Avenue, directly across

the street from

ONLINE RESOURCES

Online Resources. Catalog of titles held at the Asher Library. Circulation privileges are restricted to Spertus students and members. A collection of databases which provide article citations, full-text articles, and eBooks. A collection of Jewish Studies databases which give full-text access to scholarly journals and an array of classic

Jewish

JEWISH STUDIES

Jewish Studies. Jewish Studies Graduate Programs at Spertus Institute are designed for students who seek to explore the breadth of the Jewish experience through advanced scholarship. Taught by skilled and distinguished faculty, courses are offered at our downtown Chicago campus at twice-yearly seminars, as well as through both synchronous

and

FEINBERG ECOLLECTION Updated annually. JSTOR. The Jewish Studies Archive Collection (JSTOR) features over 50 journals in English, German, French, Dutch, Italian, and Hebrew covering a range of historical and regional aspects of Jewish Studies. There typically is a delay of one to five years

FACULTY | SPERTUS

Dean P. Bell. Spertus Institute President & CEO | Professor of Jewish History. Executive MA in Jewish Professional Studies, Jewish Studies. Rabbi Moshe Berger. Jewish Studies. Gail Berger Darlow. Certificate in Jewish Leadership. Simeon Chavel. Jewish Studies.

STAFF | SPERTUS

Tom Gengler. Collections Assistant. tgengler spertus.edu. Betsy Gomberg. Director of Marketing & Communications. bgomberg spertus.edu. Brooke Herszage. Assistant Director for Mentoring and Programs. bherszage spertus.edu.

DEAN P. BELL

Dean P. Bell is the 9th President and CEO of Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership.. In addition, Dr. Bell holds a Spertus Institute faculty appointment as Professor of History. He has served on the faculty at DePaul University, Northwestern University, Hebrew Theological College, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and the University of California, Berkeley.

KEREN E. FRAIMAN

Keren E. Fraiman is Spertus Institute's Dean and Chief Academic Officer. She also holds a faculty appointment as Associate Professor of Israel Studies. She previously served as Director of Research and Evaluation at The iCenter for Israel Education, where she continues to serve on the faculty of the iFellows Masters Concentration in Israel

Education program.

SPERTUS BOARD OF TRUSTEES Officers Dr. Sharon L. Silverman, Chairperson Odette Olson, Secretary Bruce Hecktman, Treasurer Peter Bensinger, Jr., Immediate Past Chairperson Dr. Dean Phillip Bell ACADEMICS AT SPERTUS INSTITUTE Spertus Institute Graduate and Certificate Programs. Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership offers accredited graduate-level degree and certificate programs in areas that are critical to the Jewish and wider communities — including Jewish Studies, Jewish Professional Studies, and Leadership Training. Spertus Institute cultivates an atmosphere of lively discourse. LIBRARY & COLLECTIONS Library & Collections. Preserving the Material Culture of the Jewish people is fundamental to the mission of Spertus Institute. Our collections — of books, films, music, artworks, artifacts, rare antique maps, and archival items — number more than half a million. Items from our collections are incorporated into our exhibitions,

courses, and

PROGRAMS & EVENTS

MA in Jewish Professional Studies-North America. Wednesday, November 17, 2021 - 12:00 am to 11:59 pm. Pursue your purpose. Grow professionally. Gain the skills to drive positive change in your organization, career, and community. More >. ARCHITECTURE OF THE SPERTUS BUILDING Environmental stewardship is embodied in the Jewish tenets of bal tashchit or “do not destroy or waste” and tikkun olam or “repair of the world.” Through sustainable design and energy-efficient operations, the new Spertus honors these concepts as well as Chicago’s green initiatives.. The building’s glass façade uses a high-performance coating, a fritted dot pattern, and internal

STAFF | SPERTUS

Tom Gengler. Collections Assistant. tgengler spertus.edu. Betsy Gomberg. Director of Marketing & Communications. bgomberg spertus.edu. Brooke Herszage. Assistant Director for Mentoring and Programs. bherszage spertus.edu.

SPERTUS SHOP

As a Spertus student or alumnus, you've already built an educational platform for future opportunities. As you consider any possible next career steps, you may want to check out some of our favorite job and

career resources.

SPERTUS BOARD OF TRUSTEES Officers Dr. Sharon L. Silverman, Chairperson Odette Olson, Secretary Bruce Hecktman, Treasurer Peter Bensinger, Jr., Immediate Past Chairperson Dr. Dean Phillip Bell

JEWISH HOLIDAYS

An Overview of Jewish Holidays. By Rabbi Dr. Byron L. Sherwin. The Jewish liturgical year is replete with various types of holidays: joyous and sad, celebratory and commemorative, holidays primarily observed at home and those primarily observed at the synagogue, community oriented holidays as well as those that focus on individual

introspection.

CRITICAL CONVERSATIONS: JEWS AND RACE Critical Conversations is an annual Spertus Institute program inspired by Judaism’s embrace of civil discourse. The series brings together high-profile experts and activists to debate the most critical issues of the day. This year, in two online events, our trio of presenters will focus on race and justice—and their juncture in Jewish life.

RACHEL HAVRELOCK

Rachel Havrelock is a graduate of the Joint Doctoral Program in Jewish Studies of University of California, Berkeley in partnership with the Graduate Theological Union. She is currently an associate professor of Jewish Studies and English at the University of Illinois at Chicago, where she founded The UIC Freshwater Lab for Water Policy and

Diplomacy.

ONLINE RESOURCES

Online Resources. Catalog of titles held at the Asher Library. Circulation privileges are restricted to Spertus students and members. A collection of databases which provide article citations, full-text articles, and eBooks. A collection of Jewish Studies databases which give full-text access to scholarly journals and an array of classic

Jewish

VISIT SPERTUS

Visit Spertus. In compliance with CDC and City of Chicago recommendations, public offerings are closed. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership presents an array of educational and cultural activities at our award-winning facility at 610 S. Michigan Avenue, directly across

the street from

FEINBERG ECOLLECTION Updated annually. JSTOR. The Jewish Studies Archive Collection (JSTOR) features over 50 journals in English, German, French, Dutch, Italian, and Hebrew covering a range of historical and regional aspects of Jewish Studies. There typically is a delay of one to five years

FACULTY | SPERTUS

Dean P. Bell. Spertus Institute President & CEO | Professor of Jewish History. Executive MA in Jewish Professional Studies, Jewish Studies. Rabbi Moshe Berger. Jewish Studies. Gail Berger Darlow. Certificate in Jewish Leadership. Simeon Chavel. Jewish Studies.

STAFF | SPERTUS

Tom Gengler. Collections Assistant. tgengler spertus.edu. Betsy Gomberg. Director of Marketing & Communications. bgomberg spertus.edu. Brooke Herszage. Assistant Director for Mentoring and Programs. bherszage spertus.edu. SPERTUS INSTITUTE FOR JEWISH LEARNING AND LEADERSHIP Spertus Institute provides learning opportunities that are rich and relevant, rooted in Jewish wisdom and culture, and open to all. From our base in Chicago, we serve students and participants worldwide with graduate, certificate, and public programs that build community leadership and engage individuals in exploration of Jewish life.

DISTANCE LEARNING

Distance Learning is currently available for students enrolled in the Spertus Institute Jewish Studies programs:. Master of Arts in Jewish Studies (MAJS) Doctor of Science in Jewish Studies (DSJS) Doctor of Hebrew Letters (DHL) The academic standards and requirements for courses taken through Distance Learning are identical to those for courses taken at Spertus Institute's Chicago campus, only

DEAN P. BELL

Dean P. Bell is the 9th President and CEO of Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership.. In addition, Dr. Bell holds a Spertus Institute faculty appointment as Professor of History. He has served on the faculty at DePaul University, Northwestern University, Hebrew Theological College, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and the University of California, Berkeley.

KEREN E. FRAIMAN

Keren E. Fraiman is Spertus Institute's Dean and Chief Academic Officer. She also holds a faculty appointment as Associate Professor of Israel Studies. She previously served as Director of Research and Evaluation at The iCenter for Israel Education, where she continues to serve on the faculty of the iFellows Masters Concentration in Israel

Education program.

EZRA KOPELOWITZ

Dr. Ezra Kopelowitz is a sociologist whose expertise is in Jewish education, community, and issues of collective Jewish identity. He is the CEO of Research Success Technologies, a company that specializes in research and evaluation for Jewish organizations, and has published widely in areas that touch on Jewish identity, education, and

peoplehood.

ONLINE RESOURCES

Online Resources. Catalog of titles held at the Asher Library. Circulation privileges are restricted to Spertus students and members. A collection of databases which provide article citations, full-text articles, and eBooks. A collection of Jewish Studies databases which give full-text access to scholarly journals and an array of classic

Jewish

VISIT SPERTUS

Visit Spertus. In compliance with CDC and City of Chicago recommendations, public offerings are closed. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership presents an array of educational and cultural activities at our award-winning facility at 610 S. Michigan Avenue, directly across

the street from

FEINBERG ECOLLECTION Updated annually. JSTOR. The Jewish Studies Archive Collection (JSTOR) features over 50 journals in English, German, French, Dutch, Italian, and Hebrew covering a range of historical and regional aspects of Jewish Studies. There typically is a delay of one to five years

FACULTY | SPERTUS

Dean P. Bell. Spertus Institute President & CEO | Professor of Jewish History. Executive MA in Jewish Professional Studies, Jewish Studies. Rabbi Moshe Berger. Jewish Studies. Gail Berger Darlow. Certificate in Jewish Leadership. Simeon Chavel. Jewish Studies.

STAFF | SPERTUS

Tom Gengler. Collections Assistant. tgengler spertus.edu. Betsy Gomberg. Director of Marketing & Communications. bgomberg spertus.edu. Brooke Herszage. Assistant Director for Mentoring and Programs. bherszage spertus.edu. SPERTUS INSTITUTE FOR JEWISH LEARNING AND LEADERSHIP Spertus Institute provides learning opportunities that are rich and relevant, rooted in Jewish wisdom and culture, and open to all. From our base in Chicago, we serve students and participants worldwide with graduate, certificate, and public programs that build community leadership and engage individuals in exploration of Jewish life.

DISTANCE LEARNING

Distance Learning is currently available for students enrolled in the Spertus Institute Jewish Studies programs:. Master of Arts in Jewish Studies (MAJS) Doctor of Science in Jewish Studies (DSJS) Doctor of Hebrew Letters (DHL) The academic standards and requirements for courses taken through Distance Learning are identical to those for courses taken at Spertus Institute's Chicago campus, only

DEAN P. BELL

Dean P. Bell is the 9th President and CEO of Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership.. In addition, Dr. Bell holds a Spertus Institute faculty appointment as Professor of History. He has served on the faculty at DePaul University, Northwestern University, Hebrew Theological College, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and the University of California, Berkeley.

KEREN E. FRAIMAN

Keren E. Fraiman is Spertus Institute's Dean and Chief Academic Officer. She also holds a faculty appointment as Associate Professor of Israel Studies. She previously served as Director of Research and Evaluation at The iCenter for Israel Education, where she continues to serve on the faculty of the iFellows Masters Concentration in Israel

Education program.

EZRA KOPELOWITZ

Dr. Ezra Kopelowitz is a sociologist whose expertise is in Jewish education, community, and issues of collective Jewish identity. He is the CEO of Research Success Technologies, a company that specializes in research and evaluation for Jewish organizations, and has published widely in areas that touch on Jewish identity, education, and

peoplehood.

VISIT SPERTUS

Visit Spertus. In compliance with CDC and City of Chicago recommendations, public offerings are closed. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership presents an array of educational and cultural activities at our award-winning facility at 610 S. Michigan Avenue, directly across

the street from

LIBRARY & COLLECTIONS Library & Collections. Preserving the Material Culture of the Jewish people is fundamental to the mission of Spertus Institute. Our collections — of books, films, music, artworks, artifacts, rare antique maps, and archival items — number more than half a million. Items from our collections are incorporated into our exhibitions,

courses, and

EXHIBITIONS

The Three Escapes of Hannah Arendt. This exhibition showcased original illustrations, influences, and artwork from New Yorker cartoonist Ken Krimstein’s page-turning graphic biography of Hannah Arendt, cited as one of the greatest philosophers of the twentieth century.

STAFF | SPERTUS

Tom Gengler. Collections Assistant. tgengler spertus.edu. Betsy Gomberg. Director of Marketing & Communications. bgomberg spertus.edu. Brooke Herszage. Assistant Director for Mentoring and Programs. bherszage spertus.edu. MA IN JEWISH PROFESSIONAL STUDIES-NORTH AMERICA MA in Jewish Professional Studies-North America. Wednesday, November 17, 2021 - -. Yes. You can move forward in your career serving the community you love, even in challenging times. Pursue your purpose. Grow professionally. Gain the skills to advance your career and community. Take part in a unique, accredited Master’s program taught

by

ARCHITECTURE OF THE SPERTUS BUILDING Environmental stewardship is embodied in the Jewish tenets of bal tashchit or “do not destroy or waste” and tikkun olam or “repair of the world.” Through sustainable design and energy-efficient operations, the new Spertus honors these concepts as well as Chicago’s green initiatives.. The building’s glass façade uses a high-performance coating, a fritted dot pattern, and internal

JEWISH STUDIES

Jewish Studies. Jewish Studies Graduate Programs at Spertus Institute are designed for students who seek to explore the breadth of the Jewish experience through advanced scholarship. Taught by skilled and distinguished faculty, courses are offered at our downtown Chicago campus at twice-yearly seminars, as well as through both synchronous

and

NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT Louis Stromberg was the first Spertus Institute student to graduate from BOTH the Nonprofit Management and Jewish Professional Studies programs. He now is Assistant Director of the B'nai B'rith Perlman Camp, Washington, DC. MASTER OF ARTS IN JEWISH STUDIES Spertus Institute's Master of Arts in Jewish Studies (MAJS) is a sequenced, content-specific program that explores the evolving nature of Jewish civilization, the fundamental religious and intellectual outlook of Jews and Judaism, and the contributions of Jewish civilization to human civilization.

LEONARD GREENSPOON

Leonard Greenspoon holds the Klutznick Chair in Jewish Civilization at Creighton University, where he is also professor of Classical and Near Eastern Studies and of Theology.. A graduate of Harvard University and a Fulbright Fellow for Classical Studies at the University of Rome, he is the author or editor of more than a dozen books and several hundred articles and book chapters.

ONLINE RESOURCES

Online Resources. Catalog of titles held at the Asher Library. Circulation privileges are restricted to Spertus students and members. A collection of databases which provide article citations, full-text articles, and eBooks. A collection of Jewish Studies databases which give full-text access to scholarly journals and an array of classic

Jewish

VISIT SPERTUS

Visit Spertus. In compliance with CDC and City of Chicago recommendations, public offerings are closed. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership presents an array of educational and cultural activities at our award-winning facility at 610 S. Michigan Avenue, directly across

the street from

FACULTY | SPERTUS

Dean P. Bell. Spertus Institute President & CEO | Professor of Jewish History. Executive MA in Jewish Professional Studies, Jewish Studies. Rabbi Moshe Berger. Jewish Studies. Gail Berger Darlow. Certificate in Jewish Leadership. Simeon Chavel. Jewish Studies. FEINBERG ECOLLECTION Updated annually. JSTOR. The Jewish Studies Archive Collection (JSTOR) features over 50 journals in English, German, French, Dutch, Italian, and Hebrew covering a range of historical and regional aspects of Jewish Studies. There typically is a delay of one to five years LIBRARY & COLLECTIONS Library & Collections. Preserving the Material Culture of the Jewish people is fundamental to the mission of Spertus Institute. Our collections — of books, films, music, artworks, artifacts, rare antique maps, and archival items — number more than half a million. Items from our collections are incorporated into our exhibitions,

courses, and

SPERTUS INSTITUTE FOR JEWISH LEARNING AND LEADERSHIPSPERTUS CHICAGOSPERTUS INSTITUTE CHICAGOSPERTUS MUSEUM CHICAGOSPERTUS COLLEGE OF JUDAICASPERTUS INSTITUTE FOR JEWISH LEARNING AND LEA… Spertus Institute provides learning opportunities that are rich and relevant, rooted in Jewish wisdom and culture, and open to all. From our base in Chicago, we serve students and participants worldwide with graduate, certificate, and public programs that build community leadership and engage individuals in exploration of Jewish life.

JEWISH STUDIES

Jewish Studies. Jewish Studies Graduate Programs at Spertus Institute are designed for students who seek to explore the breadth of the Jewish experience through advanced scholarship. Taught by skilled and distinguished faculty, courses are offered at our downtown Chicago campus at twice-yearly seminars, as well as through both synchronous

and

DEAN P. BELL

Dean P. Bell is the 9th President and CEO of Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership.. In addition, Dr. Bell holds a Spertus Institute faculty appointment as Professor of History. He has served on the faculty at DePaul University, Northwestern University, Hebrew Theological College, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and the University of California, Berkeley.

KEREN E. FRAIMAN

Keren E. Fraiman is Spertus Institute's Dean and Chief Academic Officer. She also holds a faculty appointment as Associate Professor of Israel Studies. She previously served as Director of Research and Evaluation at The iCenter for Israel Education, where she continues to serve on the faculty of the iFellows Masters Concentration in Israel

Education program.

RACHEL HAVRELOCK

Rachel Havrelock is a graduate of the Joint Doctoral Program in Jewish Studies of University of California, Berkeley in partnership with the Graduate Theological Union. She is currently an associate professor of Jewish Studies and English at the University of Illinois at Chicago, where she founded The UIC Freshwater Lab for Water Policy and

Diplomacy.

ONLINE RESOURCES

Online Resources. Catalog of titles held at the Asher Library. Circulation privileges are restricted to Spertus students and members. A collection of databases which provide article citations, full-text articles, and eBooks. A collection of Jewish Studies databases which give full-text access to scholarly journals and an array of classic

Jewish

VISIT SPERTUS

Visit Spertus. In compliance with CDC and City of Chicago recommendations, public offerings are closed. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership presents an array of educational and cultural activities at our award-winning facility at 610 S. Michigan Avenue, directly across

the street from

FACULTY | SPERTUS

Dean P. Bell. Spertus Institute President & CEO | Professor of Jewish History. Executive MA in Jewish Professional Studies, Jewish Studies. Rabbi Moshe Berger. Jewish Studies. Gail Berger Darlow. Certificate in Jewish Leadership. Simeon Chavel. Jewish Studies. FEINBERG ECOLLECTION Updated annually. JSTOR. The Jewish Studies Archive Collection (JSTOR) features over 50 journals in English, German, French, Dutch, Italian, and Hebrew covering a range of historical and regional aspects of Jewish Studies. There typically is a delay of one to five years LIBRARY & COLLECTIONS Library & Collections. Preserving the Material Culture of the Jewish people is fundamental to the mission of Spertus Institute. Our collections — of books, films, music, artworks, artifacts, rare antique maps, and archival items — number more than half a million. Items from our collections are incorporated into our exhibitions,

courses, and

SPERTUS INSTITUTE FOR JEWISH LEARNING AND LEADERSHIPSPERTUS CHICAGOSPERTUS INSTITUTE CHICAGOSPERTUS MUSEUM CHICAGOSPERTUS COLLEGE OF JUDAICASPERTUS INSTITUTE FOR JEWISH LEARNING AND LEA… Spertus Institute provides learning opportunities that are rich and relevant, rooted in Jewish wisdom and culture, and open to all. From our base in Chicago, we serve students and participants worldwide with graduate, certificate, and public programs that build community leadership and engage individuals in exploration of Jewish life.

JEWISH STUDIES

Jewish Studies. Jewish Studies Graduate Programs at Spertus Institute are designed for students who seek to explore the breadth of the Jewish experience through advanced scholarship. Taught by skilled and distinguished faculty, courses are offered at our downtown Chicago campus at twice-yearly seminars, as well as through both synchronous

and

DEAN P. BELL

Dean P. Bell is the 9th President and CEO of Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership.. In addition, Dr. Bell holds a Spertus Institute faculty appointment as Professor of History. He has served on the faculty at DePaul University, Northwestern University, Hebrew Theological College, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and the University of California, Berkeley.

KEREN E. FRAIMAN

Keren E. Fraiman is Spertus Institute's Dean and Chief Academic Officer. She also holds a faculty appointment as Associate Professor of Israel Studies. She previously served as Director of Research and Evaluation at The iCenter for Israel Education, where she continues to serve on the faculty of the iFellows Masters Concentration in Israel

Education program.

RACHEL HAVRELOCK

Rachel Havrelock is a graduate of the Joint Doctoral Program in Jewish Studies of University of California, Berkeley in partnership with the Graduate Theological Union. She is currently an associate professor of Jewish Studies and English at the University of Illinois at Chicago, where she founded The UIC Freshwater Lab for Water Policy and

Diplomacy.

VISIT SPERTUS

Visit Spertus. In compliance with CDC and City of Chicago recommendations, public offerings are closed. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership presents an array of educational and cultural activities at our award-winning facility at 610 S. Michigan Avenue, directly across

the street from

ACADEMICS AT SPERTUS INSTITUTE Spertus Institute Graduate and Certificate Programs. Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership offers accredited graduate-level degree and certificate programs in areas that are critical to the Jewish and wider communities — including Jewish Studies, Jewish Professional Studies, and Leadership Training. Spertus Institute cultivates an atmosphere of lively discourse. LIBRARY & COLLECTIONS Library & Collections. Preserving the Material Culture of the Jewish people is fundamental to the mission of Spertus Institute. Our collections — of books, films, music, artworks, artifacts, rare antique maps, and archival items — number more than half a million. Items from our collections are incorporated into our exhibitions,

courses, and

MA IN JEWISH PROFESSIONAL STUDIES-NORTH AMERICA MA in Jewish Professional Studies-North America. Wednesday, November 17, 2021 - -. Yes. You can move forward in your career serving the community you love, even in challenging times. Pursue your purpose. Grow professionally. Gain the skills to advance your career and community. Take part in a unique, accredited Master’s program taught

by

STAFF | SPERTUS

Tom Gengler. Collections Assistant. tgengler spertus.edu. Betsy Gomberg. Director of Marketing & Communications. bgomberg spertus.edu. Brooke Herszage. Assistant Director for Mentoring and Programs. bherszage spertus.edu.

DISTANCE LEARNING

Distance Learning is currently available for students enrolled in the Spertus Institute Jewish Studies programs:. Master of Arts in Jewish Studies (MAJS) Doctor of Science in Jewish Studies (DSJS) Doctor of Hebrew Letters (DHL) The academic standards and requirements for courses taken through Distance Learning are identical to those for courses taken at Spertus Institute's Chicago campus, only NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT Louis Stromberg was the first Spertus Institute student to graduate from BOTH the Nonprofit Management and Jewish Professional Studies programs. He now is Assistant Director of the B'nai B'rith Perlman Camp, Washington, DC.

JEWISH HOLIDAYS

An Overview of Jewish Holidays. By Rabbi Dr. Byron L. Sherwin. The Jewish liturgical year is replete with various types of holidays: joyous and sad, celebratory and commemorative, holidays primarily observed at home and those primarily observed at the synagogue, community oriented holidays as well as those that focus on individual

introspection.

JOSHUA SHANES

Joshua Shanes is an Associate Professor and Associate Director of Jewish Studies at the College of Charleston. His research focuses on Central and East European Jewry in the 19th and 20th centuries, specifically turn-of-the-century Galicia and the rise of Zionism as a counter-movement to the traditional Jewish establishment.

EZRA KOPELOWITZ

Dr. Ezra Kopelowitz is a sociologist whose expertise is in Jewish education, community, and issues of collective Jewish identity. He is the CEO of Research Success Technologies, a company that specializes in research and evaluation for Jewish organizations, and has published widely in areas that touch on Jewish identity, education, and

peoplehood.

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