{"title": "Interfaith Lecture on Demystifying Shariah with Sabeeha and Khalid Rehman", "start": "2026-11-10T13:30:00-05:00", "end": null, "place": "Temple Emanu-El", "address": "East 65th Street 1", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["religion/interfaith"], "description": "An interfaith lecture titled 'Interfaith Lecture on Demystifying Shariah with Sabeeha and Khalid Rehman' held at Temple Emanu-El, with light refreshments and required registration. The speakers are Sabeeha Rehman, an author and speaker on the American Muslim experience known for her memoir Threading My Prayer Rug, and Khalid Rehman, M.D., a retired physician and interfaith activist who has given over 250 talks in 100 U.S. cities. The lecture explains what Shariah is, what it is not, and how its values align with the American values of Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/interfaith-lecture-on-demystifying-shariah-with-sabeeha-and-114037/", "official_url": "https://emanuelnyc.org/calendar/center-for-interfaith-dialogue-interfaith-lecture-on-shariah/?occurrence=2026-11-10", "image": "https://noky.io/images/0521902fc9c1f86c71599e9c1cca3d95fea6426e685e4f6cff4bedae963fa482-1200.webp", "dates": [{"start": "2026-11-10T13:30:00-05:00", "end": null, "place": "Temple Emanu-El", "address": "East 65th Street 1", "tickets": ""}], "similar": [{"title": "Celebrating 30 years of HGI with Fred Schweitzer and Mehnaz Afridi", "start": "2026-11-12T18:00:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-12T20:30:00-05:00", "place": "Manhattan College", "address": "Manhattan College Parkway 4513, 10471 Bronx", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["history/holocaust", "occasion/anniversary", "religion/interfaith"], "description": "A reception and celebration marking 30 years of the Holocaust, Genocide, and Interfaith Education Center at Manhattan College. 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Attendance is complimentary for temple members, guests pay $36, and advance registration is required.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/lessons-in-leadership-an-evening-with-distinguished-emanu-el-114012/", "official_url": "https://emanuelnyc.org/calendar/an-evening-with-distinguished-emanu-el-members/?occurrence=2026-11-12&", "image": "https://noky.io/images/56fab65d26e1396536b9cf85073236ae61a49f837889116e05b7a23aaeb7321f-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Interfaith Shabbat Dinner with Church of St. Paul the Apostle", "start": "2026-11-13T14:00:00-05:00", "end": null, "place": "Temple Emanu-El", "address": "East 65th Street 1", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "worship", "tags": ["religion/jewish/shabbat"], "description": "An interfaith Shabbat dinner welcoming friends from the Church of St. Paul the Apostle for an evening of friendship and table fellowship. Dr. Alyssa Cady, Rabbi Josh Davidson, and Father James DiLuzio lead shabbat services, followed directly by a catered shabbat dinner. Space is limited.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/interfaith-shabbat-dinner-with-church-of-st-paul-the-apostle-114046/", "official_url": "https://emanuelnyc.org/calendar/interfaith-shabbat-dinner-with-church-of-st-paul-the-apostle/?occurrence=2026-11-13", "image": ""}, {"title": "Who Are We Becoming", "start": "2026-11-08T18:30:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-08T20:00:00-05:00", "place": "Congregation Rodeph Sholom", "address": "West 83rd Street 7, 10024 New York", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["religion/jewish", "society/democracy"], "description": "An introductory lecture asking how Jewish tradition can anchor people at a time of deep communal and national soul-searching. It is taught by Rabbanit Nechama Goldman Barash, Education Director of the Pardes Learning Seminar and a master teacher of contemporary halakha and Talmud. The session explores how Torah addresses how humans live together, how leaders are held accountable, and how power is ethically wielded. 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The session lasts half an hour in the early afternoon and takes place on Fridays.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/etiquette-on-the-day-of-jummah-53872/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/2ecef16232ea0f8ae150f6fc4eaef8420270cebcc5862c05986ac66bb2f8d09f-600.webp"}, {"title": "Short Film Screening: Elijah (2024) & Community Discussion", "start": "2026-11-14T15:00:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-14T16:30:00-05:00", "place": "Brooklyn Public Library", "address": "Cadman Plaza West 286, 11201 Brooklyn", "price": "free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "film", "tags": ["film/short-film", "society/identity"], "description": "A free afternoon screening of the short film Elijah (2024), followed by a community discussion. The talk explores identity, family, and acceptance with special guest Jillian Celentano, a licensed clinical social worker, educator, and author. 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