Guide Category: Colleges
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The International School at Bar-Ilan University
The International School at Bar-Ilan University, Israel offers studies taught in English at all levels: bachelors, masters and PhD. Our school hosts students from five continents and more than 20 countries, in a multi-national, multi-cultural environment of academic excellence. Our programs are very affordable, and recognized worldwide.
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A Taste of Judaism
Curious about Judaism? A Taste of Judaism is designed for you. These three free weekly sessions focus on the modern Jewish take on spirituality, values, and community. Sessions are dynamic and interactive; the teachers are engaging and accessible and are open to all of your questions and concerns. Whether you are simply curious about Judaism or are looking to take your next steps on your Jewish journey, you have come to the right place! All are welcome. Program offered at several locations across Chicago and suburbs in the fall, winter, and spring.
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Community Service Division
Adult education for Jewish men and women.
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Venue SIX10
610 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago IL 60605 [email protected] http://www.venuesix10.com VenueSIX10 offers extensive event options, including Spertus Kosher Catering featuring Cuisine by Wolfgang Puck. None true
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Asher Library
Spertus Institute’s Asher Library offers more than 110,000 volumes of Jewish-interest fiction and non-fiction, a wide-ranging collection of journals, the Targ Music Collection of international and historic Jewish recordings, and a well-stocked film library. Computer workstations provide access to Spertus Institute's Feinberg eCollection and other exclusive online resources, and a comfortable space is available for viewing or listening to selections from the a/v collections. The library is open to the public Sunday 12-4 pm, Monday 10 am-6 pm, and Wednesday 10 am-4 pm. Spertus students and members may borrow books, DVDs, CDs, and enjoy at-home access to a rich array of online resources, including ebooks, reference sources, and full-text databases providing instant access to over 77,000 classic Jewish texts and some 9,000 journals.
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Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership
Offers learning opportunities that are rooted in Jewish wisdom and culture and open to all. Offerings are designed to enable personal growth, train future leaders, and engage individuals in exploration of Jewish life. Graduate programs and professional workshops are offered in the Chicago area, in select locations across North America, in Israel, and through distance learning. Public programs including films, speakers, seminars, concerts, and exhibits are offered at the Institute's Michigan Avenue facility, in the Chicago suburbs, and online.
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Saul Silber Memorial Library
An academic research library with over 65,000 items on Judaica; reading room open to the public; membership required for circulation privileges. Includes rabbinics, halakha, and Jewish history.
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Blitstein Institute for Women
Bressler School of Advanced Hebrew Studies and Kanter School of Liberal Arts and Sciences, accredited college offers bachelor of arts degree in Judaic studies; additional majors in accounting, psychology, certification in computers and education; pre-prof
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Jewish University of America Graduate School
Programs for master's and doctoral degrees, open to Orthodox men.
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Hebrew Seminary
The mission of Hebrew Seminary is to train women and men as rabbis and Jewish educators to serve all Jewish communities, including the deaf community. Hebrew Seminary has been an inclusive and egalitarian community for the study and practice of Judaism since our founding in 1992. Our program encourages the highest commitment to traditional scholarship, such as Talmud, Bible, and Hebrew, as well as the spiritual discipline of Kabbalah. This teaches our students to be scholars, educators, and leaders, as well as spiritual guides who can hear and share the voice of God with members of their communities.