The Institute of Jewish Spirituality and Society
The IJSS trains educators, scholars, and institutional leaders to bring Jewish spiritual wisdom into classrooms, campuses, and public life, shaping how the next generation learns, teaches, and leads.
Discover how Jewish texts, ideas, and traditions can contribute to our understanding of the practice and theory of education.
Explore the range of Jewish literature connected to environmental consciousness and action.
Engage with Jewish teachings that reconnect our minds and bodies to the fullness of the world.
Unlock Jewish spiritual teachings that provide an alternative to mass incarceration.
Advancing scholarship and social transformation, the Institute of Jewish Spirituality and Society applies Jewish spiritual wisdom to today’s most pressing challenges. Through a broad network of professors and thought leaders, we convene conferences and serious conversations that shape understanding and inspire change.
UPCOMING EVENTS
IJSS MARCH 10TH SPECIAL EVENT
Join the Institute of Jewish Spirituality and Society (IJSS) for an unforgettable evening celebrating Jewish wisdom, scholarship, and contemporary culture. Help reintroduce Judaism into academia as a vital force shaping the future of knowledge and values. Enjoy an extraordinary night of cuisine and conversation with acclaimed chefs Michael Solomonov and Yehuda Sichel.
Tuesday, March 10 • 6:30-9:30 pm EST
A Farbrengen with Simcha Levenberg
Join us for a Farbrengen with Rabbi, author, and therapist Simcha Levenberg, exploring the connection between spirituality and mental health. Drawing on Jewish wisdom and therapeutic insight, Simcha offers practical ways spiritual reflection can support emotional wellbeing, resilience, and healing.
Thursday, March 26 • 5 pm PST / 8 pm EST
