Spertus College

Spertus celebrates 90 years of Jewish learning and leadership

Spertus Institute’s award-winning facility now powered exclusively by renewable energy! P4 Kabbalah in Art and Architecture P11

Thanksgiving, meet Hanukkah! Holidays come together for first time since 1888 P28 Spertus and University of Chicago explore the philosophy of Soloveitchik P13

Calendar and News | December 2013 – February 2014 | spertus.edu

Contents calendar of events At Spertus

Matzah to Menorah: A Holiday Jazz Celebration P7 Knead to Know: Challah Baking Made Easy P9 Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik as Philosopher P13 Woof and Drash exhibit P15

Christmas We will close at 3 pm on Tuesday, December 24.

Closed all day Wednesday, December 25.

Weaving the Jewish Experience | Meet Artist Berit Engen P15 MA in Jewish Professional Studies P21 Jewish Studies Degree Programs P23

New Year’s We will close at 3 pm on Tuesday, December 31.

Closed all day on Wednesday, January 1.

On-Site Seminar for Distance Learners P23

We love to hear from you.

To reach Spertus, visit spertus.edu, email us at info@spertus.edu, or call our general line at 312.322.1700 to be directed to the information you need.

Our box office line is open Monday–Thursday, 9:30 am–6 pm, at 312.322.1773.

North Shore Community Kallah P11 A Biblical Approach to Mental Health P12 Online Graduate Courses P23 Special offer to see the Israel Philharmonic P30

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Letter from Spertus President Hal M. Lewis P5 Our Artwork Gets Around P17 New Resources Available from the Asher Library P19 Are you ready for Thanksgivukkah? P29

Thanks to the foresight and philanthropy of many individuals over many years, scholarships are available for people who want to participate in select Spertus public programs. Call 312.322.1743 for details.

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at the Essex Inn 8th Street and Michigan (2 blocks south of Spertus). Enter on 8th between Michigan and Wabash.

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MS in Nonprofit Management P25 Around Town, In the Suburbs, and Online

If you are interested in providing scholarship support, we welcome your generosity. Please contact our development office at 312.322.1758.

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Accessibility Spertus welcomes all visitors and is committed to making its facilities and programs accessible to people with special needs.

Elevator access is available to all areas of the building. Please let the box office know of any special needs or requests when you purchase program tickets.

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Anti-Judaism: The Western Tradition P9 Spertus is closed to the public on Saturdays and these upcoming holidays:

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Spertus is a partner in serving our community, supported by the Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago.

Spertus offers dynamic learning opportunities, rooted in Jewish wisdom and culture and open to all. Graduate programs and workshops train future leaders and engage individuals in exploration of Jewish life. Public programs include films, speakers, seminars, concerts, and exhibits—at the Institute’s Michigan Avenue facility, in the Chicago suburbs, and online.

The windows are fritted (ceramic dots called frits are bonded onto the glass) to control heat gain and glare.

Cleaning products are Green Seal certified.

Paints and building materials are low- or no-VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds).

Food service disposables are made from biodegradable materials (no plastic containers) and no hydrogenated fats are used. In fact, fryer oil is recycled into biofuels.

Our commitment goes well beyond our desire to do the right thing by being a good corporate citizen. Conservation and environmentalism are Jewish imperatives, woven into the fiber of our sacred teachings of tikkun olam (partnering with God to repair the world) and ba’al taschit (prohibitions against wasting). As an institute for Jewish learning and leadership, we are proud to take the lead in this regard. We go to great lengths to live the wisdom of these treasured precepts in everything we do at Spertus.

Coalition on the Environment and Jewish Life, coejl.org Big Green Jewish, a UK-based resource, biggreenjewish.org Chicago’s Green Roof Initiative, artic.edu/webspaces/greeninitiatives The Go Green Initiative for educators, gogreeninitiative.org The Environmental Working Group, ewg.org Hazon, an organization working for healthier, more sustainable communities in the Jewish world and beyond, hazon.org There are, of course, many ways to commemorate an anniversary as auspicious as 90 years of continuous service to the Jewish people.

In the months ahead, I look forward to sharing several other important Spertus initiatives. Our enhanced dedication to sustainability offers us an opportunity to begin our ninth decade by reaffirming our historic commitment to sacred Jewish precepts and stands as an invitation for those who share our values to join us in this effort.

Dr. Hal M. Lewis is President and CEO of Spertus Institute.

Read The Leading Edge, Dr. Hal M. Lewis’ blog about Jewish leadership, at juf.org/news/blogs.aspx.

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Through recycling and composting, Spertus saves approximately 40 tons of waste from entering landfills each year.

More recently, we have taken a number of additional steps designed to enhance our commitment. Key among these was the decision to power our facility entirely with renewable energy, saving 6,200 tons of CO2 from entering the atmosphere over the next three years. See the sidebar for additional examples of our sustainability.

For those wishing to learn more about Judaism and environmentalism, I encourage you to visit the Asher Library at Spertus in person or check out our Environmentalism and Judaism Subject Guide online. As a start, you may find the following websites of interest:

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The Spertus kitchen, managed by Wolfgang Puck Catering, purchases locally and organically whenever possible, using seasonal menus to avoid serving fruits or vegetables that require long-distance transportation.

In conjunction with our 90th anniversary in 2014, I am proud to announce Spertus Green, Spertus Institute’s Environmental Initiative. Issues of sustainability and environmental sensibility have been at the core of Spertus’ ethos since we moved into our new facility in 2007. In recognition, our award-winning building at 610 S. Michigan Avenue was awarded a Silver LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification by the U.S. Green Building Council in 2008.

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A green roof (planted with special vegetation) allows rainwater to evaporate rather than enter the sewer system. It also absorbs air pollution and keeps the building cool in the summer.

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Examples of sustainable design and energy efficiency at Spertus:

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Our award-winning facility is now powered exclusively by renewable energy

Thursday, December 5 at 7 pm

Matzah to Menorah A Holiday Jazz Celebration

Chicago Tribune Jazz Critic Howard Reich asked these questions the last time tenor Alberto Mizrahi and harmonica/piano whiz Howard Levy played together at Spertus—and he answered with a resounding “yes!”

In fact, he suggested we host a repeat performance with a larger ensemble, since “one hardly can imagine a jazzier way to say Happy Hanukkah.”

Hazzan Alberto Mizrahi, of Chicago’s Anshe Emet Synagogue, is one of the world’s leading interpreters of Jewish music. He has appeared with orchestras through the U.S., Europe, and Israel, and has performed with musicians ranging from legendary jazz pianist Dave Brubeck to the great Theodore Bikel.

Eugene Friesen, a graduate of Yale School of Music, is active internationally as a performer, composer, conductor, and teacher.

Hear clips and purchase tickets at spertus.edu/jazz

Glen Velez, a four-time Grammy winner, is the founding father of the modern Frame Drum movement. He is regarded as an influential figure by musicians and audiences worldwide.

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Tickets $35, $25, and $15. All seats reserved.

Buy tickets online at spertus.edu or call 312.322.1773.

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Howard Levy is an acknowledged master of the harmonica, as well as an innovative pianist and composer. Equally at home in jazz, classical, folk, Latin, and world music, he has performed and recorded with artists including Pete Seeger, Paul Simon, Paquito D’Rivera, and his longtime collaborators Béla Fleck & The Flecktones.

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We aim to please, so this year Spertus presents Hazzan Alberto Mizrahi together with jazz ensemble TRIO GLOBO featuring Howard Levy, Eugene Friesen, and Glen Velez for a festive evening designed to see Hanukkah off in style.

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Can a cantor swing?

Can a jazzman play Hebraic chants — on harmonica?

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Knead to Know: Challah Making Made Easy

Anti-Judaism: The Western Tradition

Whether you are new to baking or have years of experience, you’ll find much in this workshop that you “knead” to know!

“[A] magisterial work of intellectual history.”

Sunday, January 12 at 2 pm

Sunday, January 26 at 2 pm

Laura Frankel is Executive Chef for Spertus Kosher Catering and author of the Chosen Bites column in the Jerusalem Post. Earlier this year, in recognition of her dedication to pairing fresh and local food with kosher cooking, she was honored as a culinary innovator at Kosherfest in New York.

Following this workshop, Chef Laura will be glad to sign her cookbooks, Jewish Cooking for All Seasons and Jewish Slow Cooker Recipes, which will be for sale from the Spertus Shop.

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David Nirenberg will talk about his new book, Anti-Judaism: The Western Tradition, critically acclaimed for its wide-ranging explanation of why so much of the world has spent so much energy thinking about Jews and Judaism.

Dr. David Nirenberg is the Deborah R. and Edgar D. Jannotta Professor of Medieval History and Social Thought at the University of Chicago. His research focuses on the ways in which Jewish, Christian, and Islamic societies have interacted with each other over the ages. He is a frequent contributor to publications including The Nation, The New Republic, and the London Review of Books. $18 | $10 for Spertus members | $8 for students Buy tickets online at spertus.edu or call 312.322.1773.

This is the 2014 Horwitz Family Lecture in Jewish History, generously endowed by the Horwitz Charitable Fund.

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$25 | $18 for Spertus members.

Kids aged 10+ welcome. Recipes, helpful tips, and plentiful samples will be provided.

Buy tickets online at spertus.edu or call 312.322.1773.

— Publ isher s W eek ly

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Chef Laura Frankel will demonstrate the process of making fresh, fragrant, delicious challah— from buying the best yeast to serving your beautifully braided bread, warm from the oven.

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Tuesday, February 4 at 7 pm Lakeside Congregation for Reform Judaism 1221 County Line Road, Highland Park

Kabbalah in Art and Architecture

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In partnership with the North Shore Chavurah of Rabbis, Spertus is proud to again co-sponsor Kallah’s free Jewish adult education courses available on the Northshore in February.

David Shyovitz is an Assistant Professor of History at Northwestern University, with a joint appointment at the Crown Center for Jewish and Israel Studies.

Kallah is open to the public at no charge, but advance registration is necessary. Register online at spertus.edu/kallah.

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Alexander Gorlin is a noted architect, design critic, author, and scholar. His internationally recognized firm—Alexander Gorlin Architects—specializes in design for religious institutions. He has taught at the Yale School of Architecture and was a Rome Prize Fellow at the American Academy in Rome.

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Kabbalah is a Jewish mystical tradition that stretches back at least 3,500 years. It views the universe as a vast interconnected system of forces in which the actions of God and mankind reverberate in mysterious ways. In his beautiful new book, Alexander Gorlin explores the resonance of Kabbalah in art and architecture. He’ll be joined by scholar David Shyovitz for a thought-provoking conversation.

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Through March 31

Mayer Kaplan JCC, 5050 Church Street in Skokie

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Spertus Institute is proud to show Jewish arts and culture close to home for those who live in suburban Chicago. That’s why we’re honored to partner with our Northshore colleagues to bring the Voices & Visions poster exhibit to the Mayer Kaplan Jewish Community Center in Skokie. This thought-provoking exhibit, an initiative of the Harold Grinspoon Foundation, consists of striking images in which the words of Jewish luminaries are graphically reinterpreted by renowned artists and designers.

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Detail of Chevalier, 1958, oil on canvas, by Maryan, Spertus Collection

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A Biblical Approach to Mental Health

Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik as Philosopher

This integrative, 12-week, online, continuing education course is offered by Spertus Institute in conjunction with the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine. It is taught by Kalman J. Kaplan, PhD and Paul Cantz, PsyD. Students will compare biblical and classical Greek perspectives on a number of mental health issues and learn the basis for biblical psychotherapy.

Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik has long been recognized as one of the greatest Talmudic scholars and rabbinic thinkers of the 20th century.

What has not been sufficiently appreciated is the significance of his philosophical thinking and the original contributions his writings make to the contemporary philosophical study of religion. This conference will focus on the philosophical dimensions of his work as well as new perspectives opened up by his writings.

Begins February 10

Sunday, February 16 from 12 to 6 pm

Why is this course important?

Nearly 90% of all Americans will contend with at least one significant mental health problem during their adult lives.

Few religious leaders have been trained to provide mental health care, even though more Americans go to clergy for counseling than to psychologists.

Conversely, many psychotherapists are untrained in, and sometimes insensitive to, biblical narratives and religion. In fact, studies have found that 90% of patients believe in God, whereas only 40% of clinical psychologists do.

Panelists Arnold I. Davidson, University of Chicago Paul Franks, Yale University Massimo Giuliani, University of Trento David Shatz, Yeshiva University Shira Weiss, Stern College at Yeshiva University Reuven Ziegler, Yeshivat Har Etzion and Toras HoRav Foundation The conference is co-sponsored by the University of Chicago Center for Jewish Studies, the University of Chicago Divinity School, and Spertus Institute.

Open to the public at no charge, but advance registration is necessary.

Please register online at spertus.edu/Feb16.

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Specifics and registration information at spertus.edu/biblical-health.

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36 CEUs are available for chaplains, LPCs, nurses, pastoral counselors, physicians, psychologists, and social workers. The course can be taken for Spertus Institute graduate credits, and any ACTS student at any consortium member institution can cross-register for 3 semester-hours plus 3 hours of CE credit.

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Through February 23, 2014

Woof and Drash Weaving the Jewish Experience

Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership is pleased to present this debut exhibit of her work. Admission is free.

Meet the Artist

Sunday, February 23 at 2 pm

Boxers, Whitney’s Bat Mitzvah, Kenilworth, IL 1994

Spertus Collection Highlights on View

Above: Oy vey! — Like flowers dropping

by Berit Engen

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Above: The Tea Drinkers (detail) by Yosl Bergner

Exhibits at Spertus are supported in part by the Harry and Sadie Lasky Foundation.

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Exhibit Hours Sunday–Wednesday 10 am–5 pm Thursday 10 am–6 pm Friday 10 am–3 pm Closed to the public Saturdays and Jewish and secular holidays

When you visit Spertus for programs, classes, research, or shopping, view artwork and learn about the unique architecture of the awardwinning Spertus building in a free self-guided tour. Just stop in the Spertus Shop and ask for your complimentary copy.

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Highlights from Spertus Institute’s extensive collections of art and archival materials are on view at Spertus and beyond.

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Join us for an artist-led gallery tour of Woof and Drash. Meet weaver Berit Engen and learn about the process, technique, and inspiration behind her unique tapestries.

No reservations needed. Just come on by!

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Berit Engen began weaving as a child in Norway, and now practices this ancient craft of entwining woof (horizontal threads) with warp (vertical threads) from her home in Oak Park, Illinois. Her miniature tapestries are modern-day commentaries (in Hebrew, drash) on the engaging, joyous, and at times challenging aspects of Jewish living.

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Our Artwork Gets Around

Through February 9

Maryan in Paris On November 5, a selection of paintings from the Spertus collection went on view at the Musee d’art et d’histoire du Judaisme in Paris, France.

These works by Polish-born artist Maryan S. Maryan (1927–1977) are part of a major exhibit of Maryan’s work.

December 12–March 30

Warhol in Milwaukee

Golda Meir, by Andy Warhol

Spertus is fortunate to own a set of the full series, and it is our pleasure to have them exhibited at the Jewish Museum Milwaukee.

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Consisting of ten large-scale, limited-edition, silk-screened prints, Andy Warhol’s Ten Portraits of Jews of the Twentieth Century includes portraits of Sarah Bernhardt, Louis Brandeis, Martin Buber, Albert Einstein, Sigmund Freud, George Gershwin, Franz Kafka, the Marx Brothers, Golda Meir, and Gertrude Stein. All are portrayed through Warhol’s Pop Art lens.

Why did Warhol, a Catholic, create this series? In the 1980s, he received a request from his friend Ronald Feldman to depict Golda Meir for an Israeli art dealer. He decided that not only would he put his signature touch on Meir, he would create portraits of Jewish thinkers, performers, politicians, and writers.

George Gershwin, by Andy Warhol

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Maryan’s paintings can be found in significant collections around the world, including New York’s Museum of Modern Art, the Tel Aviv Museum of Art, and the Centre Pompidou in Paris. The Spertus collection is especially rich in his work because Herman Spertus (one of the brothers for whom the Institute is named) befriended and supported Maryan during the years the artist lived in Chicago and New York.

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Personnage, 1963, by Maryan S. Maryan. Oil on canvas, 60 x 60 inches, Spertus collection

Preserving and presenting the material culture of the Jewish people is fundamental to the mission of Spertus. Our collections include art, artifacts, books, film, maps, and music. These items illustrate, illuminate, and serve as a portal to increased understanding of the diversity of the Jewish experience, making them much too important to keep to ourselves.

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Research and Resources The Asher Library collection at Spertus includes Jewish-interest fiction and non-fiction books, periodicals, films, and music from all over the world. While our primary emphasis is on collections and services for Spertus students and the Jewish community, our library is open to the public and responds to inquiries from around the globe.

For Spertus Students and Members Spertus members receive Asher Library borrowing privileges, interlibrary loan, and access to our online resources including the Feinberg eCollection. See page 31 for information about becoming a Spertus member.

“Education seems to be an elixir that can bring us a healthy body and mind...and even a longer life.”

— Psychologist Margie E. Lachman quoted in the New York Times

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We suggest you stay young by signing up for a Spertus program or class — or by exploring our online subject guides on American Judaism, Environmentalism and Judaism, Chicago Jewish History, and more! Find them at spertus.edu/subject-guides.

Published in August in the U.K. and October in the U.S., The Bloomsbury Companion to Jewish Studies is a comprehensive reference for those working in the field of Jewish Studies.

It was conceptualized and edited

by Dr. Dean P. Bell, Spertus Dean and Chief Academic Officer. Read an interview about the three-year-long process at spertus.edu/bloomsbury.

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Speaking of Books

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Asher Library Hours Sunday 12–4 pm Monday-Thursday 4–6:30 pm The Asher Library is closed Fridays and Saturdays.

We are excited about new resources available through the Feinberg eCollection. These include the newest version of the DBS Torah CD-ROM Library, which offers a significant increase in the number of Hebrew books, as well as online versions of The Encyclopedia of Hebrew Language and Linguistics and The Encyclopedia of Jews in the Islamic World. We will soon add Otzar HaChochma Online, the world’s largest Judaic digital library containing more than 62,000 books scanned in their original format and fully-searchable. Visit the Online Resources page on the Spertus website for the latest information.

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To search the Asher Library catalog, visit spertus.edu/library.

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The Key to a Vibrant Jewish Future

To help our students transform their professional lives, we provide relevant content, enriched by exceptional faculty and mentors who inspire new thinking with real-world application.

Students graduate having grown personally and professionally, having cultivated critical leadership skills, built strong communal links, and gained real insight into how to meet Jewish community needs.

Visit spertus.edu/MAJPS or call Spertus Director of Enrollment Management Stacey Flint at 312.322.1707 to learn what the MAJPS program can do for you and your career.

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Chicago cohorts begin in Spring and Fall 2014.

A place is being reserved for you!

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The Spertus Institute Master of Arts in Jewish Professional Studies (MAJPS) program brings a diverse group of Jewish professionals together to study the cutting-edge issues in contemporary Jewish life, advancing their career opportunities and enhancing the contributions they bring to Jewish organizations and institutions.

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Scholarships Available

It is our pleasure to introduce the future Jewish leaders of Spertus MAJPS Cohort J, who started their studies in September. Clockwise from top left: Brittany Abramovicz, Sarah Cort, Sarah Follmer, Matthew Rissien, Tara Seymour, Deborah Zaluda, Melissa Walny, Alison Terkel, Rebecca Marks, Scott Frankel, Zev Jacobs, Rachel Roth, and Deborah Shub. Not pictured: Daniel Cohen.

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Spertus is pleased to announce the Midcareer Fellowships. With the generous support of an outside donor, scholarships are available to qualified students who begin the MAJPS program this spring.

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5000+ years of Jewish Learning Fresh, contemporary relevance

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Onsite in Chicago and through distance learning

To learn more, visit spertus.edu/academics

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At Spertus Institute, our accredited graduate programs encourage students to grapple with Jewish ideas in the service of personal, professional, and communal advancement. Masters and doctoral programs in Jewish Studies are offered onsite in Chicago and through distance learning.

March 2–6

“The opportunity for independent study has really helped me to focus on what I need to do to become a hospital chaplain.”

Michale Wacks, Distance Learner

Online Graduate Credit Courses Spertus announces the expansion of its online graduate credit course offerings. The following courses are now available for masters and doctoral degree students—as well as non-degree students who meet pre-requisite requirements and wish to enroll in courses for credit.

The Bible and the Ancient Near East The World of the Rabbis From Renaissance to Enlightenment Modern Jewish Experiences Gender and Judaism History of Antisemitism: Antiquity to Late Eighteenth Century History of Antisemitism: Dawn of the Enlightenment to the Present Introduction to Biblical Hebrew I Introduction to Biblical Hebrew II Introduction to Biblical Hebrew III

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Onsite Seminar for Distance Learners The next onsite seminar for distance learning students in the Spertus Jewish Studies masters and doctoral programs will offer core, concentration, and elective courses in various aspects of Jewish history and thought. For course offerings and registration, visit spertus.edu/JewishStudies.

Tuition per course is $1,050. Courses can be started at any time.

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Interested? Contact Dr. Dean Bell, Spertus Dean and Chief Academic Officer, at dbell@spertus.edu.

Learn. Lead. Inspire.

At Spertus Institute, we believe that strong leaders build and sustain strong communities. Whether you’re seeking to effect local change or global impact, the place to start is with the Master of Science in Nonprofit Management (MSNM) program.

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Angelica Guerrero, MSNM student

Join us for an upcoming Information Session Monday, January 13 at 6 pm Monday, February 3 at 6 pm Visit spertus.edu/nonprofit to RSVP or learn more.

For Employers

Tuition and fees paid for accredited higher education (like the graduate and certificate programs at Spertus) may qualify for a deduction of up to $4,000 on your federal taxes, depending on your income. Check with your tax adviser for details.

Spertus offers a free listing service for employers. These listings are available to the nonprofit community as well as Spertus students and alumni. By listing a position, employers are reaching a group of passionate professionals that have committed themselves to a career in nonprofits. More at spertus.edu/nonprofit.

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“This degree is going to let me move up in the nonprofit sector.”

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A pragmatic and relevant education designed for nonprofit leaders Cohort model that promotes collaborative learning and peer support Effective, dynamic faculty with real-world experience and academic distinction 67% of MSNM alumni report promotion or better job within the first year after graduation and 20% go on to start their own nonprofit organizations GMAT/GRE not required

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Through this program, students of all backgrounds have access to Spertus Institute’s world-class faculty and highly applicable curriculum. Courses range from strategic planning to revenue development, providing experiences you can immediately put to use in your current role, plus leadership skills and a network of colleagues to pave the way for career development.

Graduates go on to create change as nonprofit directors, fundraisers, political officials, community advocates, educators, and social entrepreneurs.

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Event spaces available include the 400-seat state-of-the-art Feinberg Theater and Landing Pre-Function space, the Crown Family Great Hall, and Gallery 10 with magnificent views of the Chicago lakefront.

Numerous breakout rooms are also available to support your event.

For more information visit venuesix10.com or call Facility Rental 312.322.1725 or Catering 312.322.1718.

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Venue SIX10, located within Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership, offers exceptional event space on Chicago’s Michigan Avenue.

Partnering with Spertus Kosher Catering/Wolfgang Puck Catering, VenueSIX10 brings together creativity, excellence, great food, and outstanding hospitality. We offer you the perfect place to host nonprofit galas, corporate gatherings, weddings, and other social events.

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The Spertus Shop

Gourmet Gelt for Grownups (hand made in Chicago) $25.00

Are you Ready for Thankgivukkah?

This year Hanukkah begins at sundown on November 27, the day before Thanksgiving. Did it sneak up on you?

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Thanksgivukkah Card Cover: What did the turkey say to the Maccabee? Inside: You think you got problems? $3.95

Marc Chagall Coloring Book $8.95

Chicago’s go-to place for all things Jewish.

Rustic Menorah $58.00

Visit our new online store at shop.spertus.edu to order anytime or call toll-free 888.322.1740.

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Spertus Shop Hours Sunday–Monday 10 am–5 pm Wednesday 10 am–5 pm Thursday 10 am–6 pm Friday 10 am–3 pm Tuesday and Saturday Closed

The Spertus Shop is stocked and ready with driedels, gelt, menorahs, and more, many from independent artists and designers —everything you need to make your Festival of Lights as festive as can be (even when you’re celebrating over turkey dinner).

Hanukkah in Your Pocket $4.00

Free ground shipping on orders over $200.

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Your purchases support Spertus programs, helping foster Jewish culture and education. The Spertus Shop is endowed by George and Mae Bariff.

Michigan Avenue curbside pick-up is available for phone orders. Call in an order and we’ll deliver it to your car window so you don’t have to park!

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Become a Spertus Member Today

For information and an invitation, call Spertus Development Associate Sara Hurwick at 312.322.1779.

Enjoy the Benefits of Jewish Learning and Culture!

Online access to the Feinberg eCollection Library borrowing privileges Discount in the Spertus Shop and online at shop.spertus.edu Discounts on tickets to performances, lectures, author events, and more

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Takes place at Spertus with trolley service direct to the door of Symphony Center.

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Enjoy a pre-concert dinner with remarks from classical music guru Henry Fogel, who served as CSO president for 18 years!

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Photo by Oded Antman.

Recognition as a donor in print and/or online

*Adults over 65 are eligible to receive a Household membership at a discounted rate of $40.

All membership contributions are 100% tax deductible. To become a member, visit donate.spertus.edu/membership. Please call 312.322.1777 or email membership@spertus.edu for more information.

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special offer for spertus members

Monday, March 17

For 45 years, the Israel Philharmonic and Music Director for Life Zubin Mehta have toured the world’s most prestigious concert halls and festivals together, forging an incredible bond unlike any other in classical music.

This dynamic combination returns to Chicago for the first time in over a decade. Hear them for one night only on March 17 at Symphony Center!

Searching for a meaningful way to celebrate a special person or occasion?

Make a contribution in honor or remembrance of someone remarkable in your life. Spertus will send a card acknowledging your tribute to the contact person you designate.

Do you have a special celebration coming up?

Request that donations be made to Spertus in lieu of gifts for your wedding, birthday, anniversary, or bar and bat mitzvah.

You can make a tribute gift online at donate.spertus.edu or call 312.322.1758.

*All tickets are subject to availability. This offer is not retroactive, cannot be combined with any other offer, and does not include box seats.

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Spertus members only save an extra 25%.

Purchase tickets today at cso.org or 312.294.3000 using the promo code SPERTUS.*

Tributes and Memorial Giving Are Special Ways to Express Love and Gratitude

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Zubin Mehta and the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra return to Symphony Center

Do you prefer to receive your Spertus calendar by email? We are glad to accommodate. Let us know at guiltfree@spertus.edu or 312.322.1721.

We’ll even take your name off our list altogether if you prefer (although we hope you’ll stay in touch).

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