Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership

Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership
Other name
Spertus Institute
Former name
Chicago's College of Jewish Studies
TypeGraduate, Private not-for-profit
Established1924
ChairmanHarold Israel
PresidentDr. Dean P. Bell
DeanDr. Keren E. Fraiman
Total staff
38
Students130
Address
610 S Michigan Ave
, ,
60605

41°52′26″N 87°37′29″W / 41.874°N 87.6247°W / 41.874; -87.6247
Websitewww.spertus.edu
Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership

Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership (DBA for Spertus College) is an institution of higher Jewish education headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

It offers learning opportunities that are "rooted in Jewish wisdom and culture and open to all." At its core are graduate degree and certificate programs in which students engage with Jewish ideas in the service of personal growth, community leadership, and professional advancement. These offerings educate Jewish professionals, community leaders, and those pursuing advanced education in Jewish Studies.[1]

Spertus Institute's academic and professional offerings are complemented by public programs, in an array of onsite and online formats.[2][3][4]

Spertus Institute is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.[5]

  1. ^ "About". Spertus Institute.
  2. ^ "Spertus to screen tale of two cultures". Chicago Tribune. November 8, 2012.
  3. ^ "Book marks". Chicago Jewish Star. January 25, 2013.
  4. ^ "Jazz meets Jewish music in a Hanukkah Jam". Chicago Tribune. December 15, 2011.
  5. ^ "Higher Learning Commission". www.hlcommission.org. Retrieved February 15, 2024.