Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies
610 South Michigan Ave
Chicago, Illinois 60605 View Map
Chicago, Illinois 60605 View Map
OVERVIEW
Wolfgang Puck Catering at Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies creates the perfect destination for gourmet dining and artful entertaining. With lavish views of Chicago from almost every room, this environmentally sustainable venue features state-of-the-art resources and thoughtful amenities, making it the perfect place for elegant dinners, private receptions, and creative corporate events. Honoring Chicago’s green initiatives, Spertus complies with Silver Level of the US Green Building Council’s LEED Rating System, a voluntary, consensus-based standard for sustainable buildings. Sharing a passion for the environment, Wolfgang Puck’s creative “a la minute” kosher cuisine creates a world-class experience your guests will never forget. Our cuisine begins and ends with the freshest, seasonal ingredients. We are committed to using natural and humanely treated ingredients and purchasing form local purveyors.
EVENT SPACES
TENTH FLOOR LANDMARK ROOM AND OUTDOOR TERRACE
Among the most fabulous intimate spaces in Chicago, the glass enclosed Spertus Landmark Room and adjacent open-air terrace both offer gorgeous panoramic city, park, and lake views. This stunning event space is ideal for private receptions and personal dinners.
CAPACITY: 85 Reception; 60 Seated
CROWN FAMILY GREAT HALL
One-of-a-kind architecture lends this incredible space a jawdropping panoramic view of every Chicago landmark from the Hancock Center to Soldier Field. Floor-to-ceiling windows showcase Navy Pier, Millennium Park, Buckingham Fountain, the Museum Campus, and Lake Michigan. Crown Family Great
Hall is adjacent to Spertus Museum’s innovative core collection gallery. A truly spectacular setting for your event!
CAPACITY: 420 Reception; 250 Seated
SPERTUS LOBBY
Perfect for wedding ceremonies, your guests will enjoy the openness and ease of accessibility in the Spertus Lobby. The magnificent atrium soars three-stories, with a unique white sculptural wall treatment echoing the facets of the building’s glass front. A grand glass and terrazzo staircase extends down from the second-floor mezzanine.
CAPACITY: 280 Reception; 240 Seated
SPERTUS LANDING
The Landing offers beautiful treetop views of Grant Park and convenient location adjacent to the Feinberg Theater, making it the perfect event space for pre- or post-program receptions. This versatile space has an ideal floor plan that can be transformed into all kinds of events - from a classic seated lunch or an elegant four-course dinner to a sophisticated cocktail reception or romantic engagement party.
CAPACITY: 200 Reception; 100 Seated
MEETING ROOMS
A variety of well-equipped meeting rooms, many with stunning Chicago views, are ideal for seminars, symposiums, classes, and conferences. Choose from a variety of menu options to create an energizing and healthy meeting, including a delicious selection of kosher salads and sandwiches. Each space on its own or combined with others creates a smart option for your event. Meeting Rooms accommodate up to 50 people.
CAPACITY: 50 Conference
FEINBERG THEATER
With state-of-the-art acoustics, a proscenium stage, and viewer-friendly tiered seating with a wrap-around
mezzanine and balcony, the Feinberg Theater is perfectly designed for lectures, live performances, and film screenings. Before or after your presentation treat your guests to cocktails and delicious butler-passed hos d’oeuvres in the adjacent Spertus Café. For something creative, have a dinner on the Theater’s stage! Theater Capacity includes 12 Handicapped accessible spots.
CAPACITY: 398 Theater
CAPACITIES
| Square Footage | Reception | Seated | Conference | Theater | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TENTH FLOOR LANDMARK ROOM AND OUTDOOR TERRACE | 1,258 | 85 | 60 | ||
| CROWN FAMILY GREAT HALL | 4,557 | 420 | 250 | ||
| SPERTUS LOBBY | 1,650 | 280 | 240 | ||
| SPERTUS LANDING | 200 | 100 | |||
| MEETING ROOMS | 676 | 50 | |||
| FEINBERG THEATER | 398 |
RAVES & REVIEWS
US EQUITIES 30TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
“Thank you again for everything that you and your staff did to make our event successful, we continue to get compliments on everything.” – US Equities
September 10, 2008






