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 the intersection of Jewish wisdom, scholarship, and contemporary culture.
This is our opportunity to change the conversation, to reintroduce Judaism into academia as an essential contributor to the future of human knowledge and values.
Your participation supports IJSS’s mission to advance scholarship and social transformation by bringing Jewish spiritual wisdom to bear on today’s most pressing challenges. IJSS is changing campuses, from the inside. It will be an extraordinary evening of cuisine and cause - supporting IJSS alongside chefs Michael Solomonov and Yehuda Sichel.
Coming SOON:
A Farbrengen with Simcha Levenberg
A heartfelt evening of inspiration and connection is on the way. Join us for a Farbrengen with guest Simcha Levenberg, whose warm teaching style and grounded spiritual insight have made him a sought‑after voice in communities across the country.
Known for blending relatable storytelling with deep Chassidic wisdom, Simcha creates an atmosphere where reflection feels natural and connection feels effortless.
Thursday, March 26 • 5pm PST / 8pm EST
