Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership, Chicago

Name: Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership
Address: 610 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, 60605-1901, United States
Telephone: +1 312-322-1700

#365 among attractions in Chicago

Museum, Specialty museum, Academic building, Event space

Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership

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Facts and practical information

Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership is a private educational center in Chicago, Illinois. Spertus offers learning opportunities that are "rooted in Jewish wisdom and culture and open to all" although it is not affiliated with any single branch of Judaism. Graduate programs and workshops "train leaders and engage individuals in exploration of Jewish life." Public programs include films, speakers, seminars, concerts, and exhibits — at the institute's main campus at 610 S. Michigan Avenue, as well as in the Chicago suburbs and online. ()

Coordinates: 41°52'26"N, 87°37'29"W

Address

610 S Michigan AveDowntown (The Loop)Chicago 60605-1901 United States

Contact

+1 312-322-1700

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Day trips

Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Grant Park, Buddy Guy's Legends, Buckingham Fountain, Second Leiter Building.

~1610 ftE
Home to numerous Downtown attractions
Grant Park, Chicago
8 min walk • Grant Park, often referred to as "Chicago's front yard," is a lush urban oasis nestled in the heart of the city's bustling downtown. Spread across 319 acres, it is a verdant retreat that offers locals and tourists alike a respite from the concrete jungle.
~590 ftSW
Nightlife, Dancing
Buddy Guy's Legends, Chicago
3 min walk • Buddy Guy's Legends stands as a testament to the vibrant blues scene in Chicago, United States. This iconic music club was established in 1989 by the legendary blues musician Buddy Guy and has since become one of the most reputable venues for authentic blues music in...
~1730 ftNE
Elaborate rococo landmark from 1927
Buckingham Fountain, Chicago
9 min walk • Buckingham Fountain, a majestic Chicago landmark, is a beacon of grandeur amidst the city's bustling urban landscape. Situated in Grant Park, this fountain is one of the largest in the world and serves as a focal point for both residents and visitors alike.
~1120 ftNW
Shopping, Department store, Chicago school architecture
Second Leiter Building, Chicago
6 min walk • The Second Leiter Building, also known as the Leiter II Building, the Sears Building, One Congress Center, and Robert Morris Center, is located at the southeast corner of South State Street and East Ida B. Wells Drive in Chicago, Illinois.
~810 ftNE
Monuments and statues
The Bowman and The Spearman, Chicago
4 min walk • The Bowman and The Spearman, also known collectively as Equestrian Indians, or simply Indians, are two bronze equestrian sculptures standing as gatekeepers in Congress Plaza, at the intersection of Ida B.
~1790 ftN
Monuments and statues
Fountain of the Great Lakes, Chicago
9 min walk • Fountain of the Great Lakes, or Spirit of the Great Lakes Fountain, is an allegorical sculpture and fountain by Lorado Taft. A bronze work of art, created between 1907 and 1913, the fountain depicts five women arranged so that the water flows in a way that seeks to recall the waterflow through the five Great Lakes of North America.
~730 ftN
Theater, Architecture, Ballet
Auditorium Theatre, Chicago
4 min walk • The Auditorium Theatre is a music and performance venue located inside the Auditorium Building at 50 Ida B. Wells Drive in Chicago, Illinois.
~1640 ftN
Museum, History museum, Walking tours
Chicago Architecture Foundation, Chicago
8 min walk • The Chicago Architecture Center, formerly the Chicago Architecture Foundation, is a nonprofit cultural organization based in Chicago, Illinois, United States, whose mission is to inspire people to discover why design matters.
~260 ftSW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Merle Reskin Theatre, Chicago
2 min walk • The Merle Reskin Theatre is a performing arts venue located in the Loop community area of Chicago, Illinois. Originally named the Blackstone Theatre and now named after Merle Reskin, it was founded in 1910. The Merle Reskin Theatre is now part of DePaul University, and is also used for events and performances of other groups.
~730 ftN
Theater, Art Nouveau architecture, Louis Sullivan
Auditorium Building, Chicago
4 min walk • The Auditorium Building in Chicago is one of the best-known designs of Louis Sullivan and Dankmar Adler. Completed in 1889, the building is located at the northwest corner of South Michigan Avenue and Congress Street.
~800 ftN
Street
Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago
4 min walk • Ida B. Wells Drive is a major east–west street in downtown Chicago, Illinois, in the United States. It runs east from the Jane Byrne Interchange, where it meets Interstate 90, I-94 and I-290. At Wells Street, Ida B.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership open?

Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 6 pm
Friday 10 am - 3 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership?

Nearby attractions include Anchor Graphics, Chicago (2 min walk), Merle Reskin Theatre, Chicago (2 min walk), Historic Michigan Boulevard District, Chicago (4 min walk), Auditorium Theatre, Chicago (4 min walk).

How to get to Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership by public transport?

The nearest stations to Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership:

Bus

Michigan & Balbo • Lines: 1, 3, 4, (N) N4 (2 min walk)
Michigan & Harrison • Lines: 1, 26, 28, 3, 4, J14, (N) N4 (2 min walk)

Metro

Harrison • Lines: Red (4 min walk)
Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren • Lines: Brown, Orange, Pink, Purple (8 min walk)

Train

Van Buren Street (6 min walk)
Museum Campus/11th Street (10 min walk)