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.