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Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies is a center for Jewish learning and culture, open to people of all backgrounds. Spertus offers graduate programs in areas that are critical to the Jewish and wider communities—including Jewish studies, leadership training, and nonprofit management. Recognizing that learning is sparked by many points of entry, programming at Spertus also includes public lectures, seminars, exhibits, concerts, and films. Programs are held at Spertus' innovative Michigan Avenue facility and at locations around Chicago and the suburbs.

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The State of American Jewish Belief Revisited: At the Edge of a Crisis or at a New Threshold? Part II

This second part of "The State of American Jewish Belief Revisited: At the Edge of a Crisis or at a New Threshold?" symposium features presentations by Dr. Arnold M. Eisen, Dr. Rachel Adler, and Rabbi Dr. Arthur Green.

The State of American Jewish Belief Revisited: At the Edge of a Crisis or at a New Threshold? Part V

This final installment of "The State of American Jewish Belief Revisited: At the Edge of a Crisis or at a New Threshold?" includes a panel discussion led by Richard Rosengarten, associate professor of religion and literature in the Divinity School at the University of Chicago.

The State of American Jewish Belief Revisited: At the Edge of a Crisis or at a New Threshold? Part I

Recent studies point to declining synagogue membership and denominational identification as signs of a crisis in American Judaism. This symposium focuses attention on theological dimensions of the perceived crisis.

The State of American Jewish Belief Revisited: At the Edge of a Crisis or at a New Threshold? Part III

This third installment of the "The State of American Jewish Belief Revisited: At the Edge of a Crisis or at a New Threshold?" symposium includes a panel discussion led by Michael Fishbane, Nathan Cummings Professor of Jewish Studies in the Divinity School at the University of Chicago.

The State of American Jewish Belief Revisited: At the Edge of a Crisis or at a New Threshold? Part IV

This fourth audio installment of the "The State of American Jewish Belief Revisited: At the Edge of a Crisis or at a New Threshold?" sympsium features presentations by Rabbi Saul Berman, Dr. Riv-Ellen Prell, and Josef Stern, presenting remarks prepared by Rabbi Dr. David Ellenson.

North Shore Community Kallah: Arab-Israelis and Hebrew Culture

In partnership with the North Shore Chavurah of Rabbis, Spertus is proud to again co-sponsor Kallah, a series of free lectures and courses that take place on Chicago’s North Shore.At this session, Dr. Todd Hasak-Lowy speaks about Arab-Israelis and Hebrew culture.

North Shore Community Kallah: Arabs in a Jewish State, Between Integration & Alienation

In partnership with the North Shore Chavurah of Rabbis, Spertus is proud to again co-sponsor Kallah, a series of free lectures and courses that take place on Chicago’s North Shore.At this session, Dr.

Author Shalom Auslander & Moment Magazine's Memoir Awards

Spertus was very pleased to partner with Moment magazine and writer Shalom Auslander for the award ceremony of Moment magazine’s memoir writing contest.At this special event, attendees enjoyed a reading by the contest’s winner, Hillel F.

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