{"title": "Advanced Modern Hebrew Reading Course", "start": "2026-10-29T10:00:00-04:00", "end": "2026-10-29T11:00:00-04:00", "place": "Brooklyn Heights Synagogue", "address": "Remsen Street 131, 11201 Brooklyn", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["society/languages/language-learning/hebrew"], "description": "An in-person course on reading modern Hebrew, with a Zoom option for those who cannot attend. Rabbi Serge Lippe leads it on Thursday mornings, beginning with a simplified Hebrew version of Devorah Omer's 'HaB'chor l'Bait Eliezer ben Yehudah' [Three Days and A Child]. 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The sessions serve as an introduction for those new to this foundational text, as well as an opportunity to refine and develop skills for those with some experience. 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Participants do close reading and open discussion, aiming to get acquainted with the earliest ancestors through their writings about the world, God, the Jewish people, and moral values.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/chevrah-torah-5784-with-rabbi-david-kline-on-zoom-52157/", "official_url": "https://cbebk.org/calendar/chevrah-torah-5784-with-rabbi-david-kline-on-zoom/2026-10-31/", "image": ""}, {"title": "The Talmud: What Is It and Why Is It Important?", "start": "2026-10-20T19:30:00-04:00", "end": "2026-11-16T20:30:00-05:00", "place": "Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan", "address": "Amsterdam Avenue 334, 10023 New York", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "https://www.mmjccm.org/events/the-five-books-live-podcast", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["religion/jewish/talmud"], "description": "An adult study session on the Talmud held at the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan. 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It is led by Rabbi David Whiman and hosted by Sutton Place Synagogue. The course explores how Genesis was shaped by Ancient Near Eastern literature yet took that inheritance in a new, revolutionary direction, reading the Torah without 2000 years of Rabbinic commentary. No knowledge of Hebrew is required.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/the-book-of-genesis-in-the-context-of-the-ancient-near-east-56242/", "official_url": "https://www.spsnyc.org/events/poea54ie4k36g3lc6gq7p0twtvoeyf-st2tg-bp235", "image": "https://noky.io/images/5f0452643f9b80516968f87ad9c37ca5d652d59f9b8131d2ed86c81fec215e4d-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Hevruta Club 2026-27 | Israeli Hug Center at Rodeph Sholom", "start": "2026-10-29T18:00:00-04:00", "end": "2026-10-29T20:00:00-04:00", "place": "Congregation Rodeph Sholom", "address": "West 83rd Street 7, 10024 New York", "price": "$10 per month, paid as a single $100 annual payment for 2026-27; scholarships available", "price_from": "100.00", "price_to": "100.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["community"], "description": "Hevruta Club 2026-27 is a series of meetings for Hebrew-speaking adults aged 60 plus, held at the Israeli Hug Center at Congregation Rodeph Sholom on the Upper West Side. It is a group for adults seeking community and a meeting place for Israelis living in the city, offering a chance to get acquainted, talk, share, consult, exchange experiences and spend quality time together. It meets every Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Participation and membership cost $10 per month, paid as a single annual payment of $100 for the 2026-27 activity year, with scholarships available if needed.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/hevruta-club-2026-27-israeli-hug-center-at-rodeph-sholom-52180/", "official_url": "https://rodephsholom.org/event/hevruta-club-2026-27-israeli-hug-center-at-rodeph-sholom/2026-10-29/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/006420906bbe012f1c077d48c5cbdb140e971b89989906c171c035fc51b6d8ff-600.webp"}, {"title": "Book Group", "start": "2026-11-10T19:00:00-05:00", "end": null, "place": "Brooklyn Heights Synagogue", "address": "Remsen Street 131, 11201 Brooklyn", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["religion/jewish", "literature"], "description": "Book Group is a monthly gathering for a lively conversation about books. Brooklyn Heights Synagogue (BHS) brings its members together to explore books of Jewish interest across a range of topics, perspectives, and genres. All are welcome to participate regularly or simply join when a particular book catches their interest, though the group is for BHS members only and no RSVP is needed. The next meeting will discuss The Anatomy of Exile by Zeeva Bukai.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/book-group-51653/", "official_url": "https://www.bhsbrooklyn.org/bhs-events/book-group", "image": "https://noky.io/images/935989bbab9d2b918d019053986ac2eea9e7215f322e82f69dbc6af8f3a24eae-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Israeli Election 101", "start": "2026-10-29T19:00:00-04:00", "end": null, "place": "Park Avenue Synagogue", "address": "East 87th Street 50, 10128", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["society/politics/elections"], "description": "Israeli Election 101 is a three-session class taught online. Teacher Dagan Shimoni leads it during election season. Participants learn about the structure of the Israeli government, who's who, and what's at stake as Israelis cast their votes.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/israeli-election-101-67036/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/05918f195f4db3d56cb584eea2b7203d5350638571d434040469a94554b30da1-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Book Club Community Shabbat Luncheon with Dr. Shaina Trapedo", "start": "2026-10-31T11:30:00-04:00", "end": "2026-10-31T14:00:00-04:00", "place": "Congregation Sherith Israel", "address": "Central Park West, New York", "price": "Member adult: Early bird $48 | Regular $52; Non-member adult: Early bird $49 | Regular $54; Youth – ", "price_from": "28.00", "price_to": "54.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["religion/jewish", "literature"], "description": "A community Shabbat luncheon at Congregation Sherith Israel titled 'Between the Wars: Jewish Characters in 1920s & 1930s American Literature'. It is hosted by the congregation's Book Club and features insights and guided discussion by Professor Shaina Trapedo of Yeshiva University, following morning services. Book club members and non-members alike are welcome, with a list of 22 selected books offered for optional reading, including works by Anzia Yezierska, Willa Cather, and F. Scott Fitzgerald; Professor Trapedo is expected to give special attention to William Faulkner's 'Absalom, Absalom'. Dr. Trapedo directs honors programs at Stern College and Yeshiva College, teaches English at Stern College, and is a resident scholar at Yeshiva University's Straus Center for Torah and Western Thought.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/book-club-community-shabbat-luncheon-with-dr-shaina-trapedo-52187/", "official_url": "https://www.shearithisrael.org/events/book-club-luncheon2026/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/2bbd6bdb097f18cd75cc0c42cc797a0c9e37d00be793c3f83db677e2e8ff8445-1200.webp"}, {"title": "BHS Israel Trip 2027: Info Sessions Nov 8 & 12", "start": "2026-11-08T16:00:00-05:00", "end": null, "place": "Brooklyn Heights Synagogue", "address": "Remsen Street 131, 11201 Brooklyn", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["religion/jewish"], "description": "An informational session about an upcoming congregational journey to Israel in the summer of 2027, with a second session later that week. Brooklyn Heights Synagogue invites its members to travel with Rabbi Serge Lippe, Deborah Speyer, Trustee Yael Hantman, and Eric Hantman together with their families and fellow members. The fast-paced trip is meant to deepen connection to Israel and the congregation through sacred sites, modern cities, learning, and service, especially for families with kids approaching B'Mitzvah age. It is open to BHS members only, and attendees can RSVP by e-mail.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/bhs-israel-trip-2027-info-sessions-nov-8-12-51651/", "official_url": "https://www.bhsbrooklyn.org/bhs-events/bhs-israel-trip-2027-info-sessions", "image": "https://noky.io/images/06a12daed8ee32f227f4105e7038e52b6ba87dfb20677b5e386ce68c7249b32e-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Torah Study on Zoom with Rabbi Barbara and RTPV", "start": "2026-11-10T19:30:00-05:00", "end": null, "place": "Temple Beth-El of City Island", "address": "City Island Avenue 480, 10464", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "worship", "tags": ["religion/jewish"], "description": "A Torah study session held on Zoom, taking a close look at the Parasha of the week. It is led by Rabbi Barbara together with the Reform Temple of Putnam Valley and takes place on the second Tuesday of every month.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/torah-study-on-zoom-with-rabbi-barbara-and-rtpv-56298/", "official_url": "https://yourshulbythesea.org/events/torah-study-on-zoom-with-rabbi-barbara-and-rtpv/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/8034f44e379d672b5dabc8d0b61c5827b7fc12974f8fa6944361ccde74fb7abb-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Swimming in the Sea of Talmud with Rabbi Dave Levy", "start": "2026-11-04T12:00:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-04T13:00:00-05:00", "place": "Sutton Place Synagogue", "address": "East 51st Street 225, 10022", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["religion/jewish/talmud"], "description": "Swimming in the Sea of Talmud with Rabbi Dave Levy is a weekly study session held in person at Sutton Place Synagogue. Rabbi Dave Levy leads an exploration of the Talmud using the book \"Swimming in the Sea of Talmud\" by Rabbis Gershon Schwartz z\"l and Michael Katz, examining its ethical, moral, and legal teachings. The series takes place Wednesdays at noon, beginning October 7. No experience or bathing suits are necessary.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/swimming-in-the-sea-of-talmud-with-rabbi-dave-levy-56248/", "official_url": "https://www.spsnyc.org/events/jvj06yu4kcyg3gn419w7xzqq0w4mqq-3x589-cjntx-3pf8g", "image": "https://noky.io/images/1599cf626e89d215b5614eb56355d953398664c913bb7a50a38f7d542ed8e628-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Torah Study with the Clergy", "start": "2026-10-31T11:00:00-04:00", "end": "2026-10-31T11:30:00-04:00", "place": "Congregation Rodeph Sholom", "address": "West 83rd Street 7, 10024 New York", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["religion/jewish/torah"], "description": "Torah Study with the Clergy is a half-hour study session exploring the week's Torah portion. Congregation Rodeph Sholom's clergy lead it together with fellow congregants, delving into layers of meaning in the sacred text and uncovering insights that resonate in modern lives. The session begins shortly after the ReSoul service, offering a seamless transition into deeper engagement with Jewish wisdom.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/torah-study-with-the-clergy-52186/", "official_url": "https://rodephsholom.org/event/torah-study-with-the-clergy/2026-10-31/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/030a8757d00f65238d545a1c404cc66733ddf4310998d0e23d8918284732b763-2000.webp"}]}