The More Things Change, the More They Stay the Same.

Join Us as We Renew a Celebratory Spertus Tradition Begins at 6:01 pm and continues into the night Free. For more information or to reserve your spot, please call Anne Bustamante at 312.322.1729 or email abustamantes.

*It is a custom to observe Havdalah, the end of Shabbat, 72 minutes after sundown.

Melava Malka, literally, escorting the queen, refers to the Jewish custom of holding a celebration on Saturday night as a way to hold on to the Sabbath a bit longer, to bring its spirit into the week.

At Spertus, experience a Melava Malka with a difference when you join us for an all-ages Saturday night party. Enjoy a spectacular performance of Chicago Chamber Musicians' award-winning ensemble-in-residence Quintet Attacca. Plus food, games, movies, music, and more!

This promises to be an evening of merriment, just like in the good old days at Spertus, but with a new twist.