{"title": "Physician-Assisted Suicide: Panel", "start": "2026-11-18T19:00:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-18T20:30:00-05:00", "place": "Yeshiva University - Wilf Campus", "address": "", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["society/health/assisted-suicide", "religion/jewish"], "description": "A panel discussion on physician-assisted suicide, presented by Student Life at Yeshiva University's Wilf Campus. Rabbi Daniel Z. Feldman addresses the halachic issues, while Dr. Beth Popp speaks on the history and current state of the practice in medicine. 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This month's topic is 'A time to be born and a time to die…', based on the story 'The Blight' by Emma Cline, which participants are invited to read beforehand. Attendees can join the engaging conversation to challenge their thinking and sharpen their approach to ethical living.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/practical-ethics-a-time-to-be-born-and-a-time-to-die-54364/", "official_url": "https://ethical.nyc/events/practical-ethics-a-time-to-be-born-and-a-time-to-die/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/f3fc29bd57464f04292e7cf422a64cc1a65820fe516f8692df27da81925ee992-2000.webp"}, {"title": "A Palace in Time Studying the Writings of Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel", "start": "2026-11-14T12:30:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-14T13:30:00-05:00", "place": "Sutton Place Synagogue", "address": "East 51st Street 225, 10022", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["religion/jewish"], "description": "A study session held after Kiddush at Sutton Place Synagogue, in person at SPS. 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Dani Dayan, chairman of Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Remembrance Center, joins Rabbi Cosgrove to discuss the changing landscape of Holocaust education and remembrance at a time when \"never forget\" is more important than ever. Dayan also served as Israel's consul general in New York and as the 2025–2026 International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance Chair for the Israeli Presidency.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/dani-dayan-and-rabbi-cosgrove-in-conversation-54687/", "official_url": "https://pasyn.org/events/2026-27/adult-engagement/november/honoring-kristallnacht-dani-dayan-and-rabbi-cosgrove-in-conversation/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/f735155c03277a53e32221d2ddaf6a9d68fd7650993e55c8fa2fa67f3b5e578a-2000.webp"}, {"title": "An Unorthodox Education", "start": "2026-11-18T13:00:00-05:00", "end": null, "place": "Temple Emanuel", "address": "Benedict Avenue 2000, 10462", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "film", "tags": ["film/documentary", "religion/jewish", "society/education"], "description": "A film screening and panel discussion hosted at Temple Emanuel. The documentary An Unorthodox Education examines the lack of secular education in many Orthodox yeshivas and its impact on students' futures. After the film, director Joe Kolman, YAFFED Executive Director Adina Konikoff, and Rabbi Sarah H. Reines of Temple Emanu-El discuss its themes and the broader conversation around education, opportunity, and religious freedom.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/an-unorthodox-education-114057/", "official_url": "https://emanuelnyc.org/calendar/mens-club-unorthodox-education-film-screening-and-panel-discussion/?occurrence=2026-11-18", "image": "https://noky.io/images/e9d56997d82a8037037c433770299e2e46c7b96114005ba8df57712ecb7b714f-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Pre-Med, Pre-Dent, Pre-Pharm & Pre-Podiatry Information Session", "start": "2026-11-17T18:00:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-17T20:00:00-05:00", "place": "Touro College", "address": "West 31st Street 320, 10001 New York", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["science/medicine", "society/education"], "description": "An in-person information session workshop for students interested in Pre-Med, Pre-Dent, Pre-Pharm and Pre-Podiatry paths. It is hosted by Touro's Lander College of Arts & Sciences, with presenters including Dr. Edward C. Halperin, Chancellor and CEO of New York Medical College, and Rabbi Moshe Krupka, Executive Vice President of Touro University, alongside deans and admissions figures from Touro's dental, pharmacy and podiatry schools. No registration is required.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/pre-med-pre-dent-pre-pharm-pre-podiatry-information-session-57065/", "official_url": "https://www.touro.edu/news--events/events/info-session-med-dent-podiatry-pharm-111726.php", "image": ""}, {"title": "Installation of Cantor David Epstein", "start": "2026-11-06T13:00:00-05:00", "end": null, "place": "Temple Emanu-El", "address": "East 65th Street 1", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "worship", "tags": ["religion/jewish"], "description": "A special Friday evening Shabbat service at which Temple Emanu-El installs David Epstein as its cantor. The congregation hosts guest speaker Cantor Benjie Ellen Schiller, Professor of Liturgy, Worship, and Ritual and Cantorial Arts at Hebrew Union College's Debbie Friedman School of Sacred Music. A festive oneg reception follows the service.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/installation-of-cantor-david-epstein-114011/", "official_url": "https://emanuelnyc.org/calendar/friday-evening-worship-service-with-the-installation-of-cantor-david-epstein/?occurrence=2026-11-06", "image": "https://noky.io/images/e83968454652d8d9ba9793af2083f84faa14892943ded444d81f532c589d1566-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Lessons in Leadership: An Evening with Distinguished Emanu-El Members", "start": "2026-11-12T13:30:00-05:00", "end": null, "place": "Temple Emanu-El", "address": "East 65th Street 1", "price": "$36 for guests; complimentary for temple members", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["society/business"], "description": "Temple Emanu-El hosts a panel evening where accomplished temple members share lessons from their careers. The fall lineup features moderator David Hennes of Ropes and Gray, Emily Essner of Saks, Diana Pessin of BritBox, and Michael Streicker of Sentinel Real Estate. Guests can mingle with the speakers over wine and cheese, with a dessert reception to follow. 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": "Swimming in the Sea of Talmud with Rabbi Dave Levy", "start": "2026-11-11T12:00:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-11T13:00:00-05:00", "place": "Sutton Place Synagogue", "address": "East 51st Street 225, 10022", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "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"}]}