{"title": "Practical Ethics: A Time to Be Born and a Time to Die", "start": "2026-11-09T14:00:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-09T15:00:00-05:00", "place": "New York Society for Ethical Culture Hall", "address": "West 64th Street 2, New York", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["literature/short-story", "society/ethics"], "description": "Practical Ethics is a discussion series that explores everyday moral dilemmas, such as white lies and tough choices about loyalty, honesty, and fairness, through lively conversations about short stories. It is facilitated by Ethical Culture Leader Richard Koral and takes place both in person and online on Zoom. 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. 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Sessions explore personal identity and integrity, appreciation and respect for others, and knowledge of religions, philosophies, and social concerns. 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The conversation will be moderated by Pamela Paul, a writer at large for The Wall Street Journal and former longtime editor of the New York Times Book Review, author of 10 books including the picture book \"The Path.\" RSVP to Rachel Parker at rparker@penguinrandomhouse.com.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/every-story-is-a-love-story-book-launch-53338/", "official_url": "https://www.judson.org/calendar/every-story-is-a-love-story-book-launch-11-2-26", "image": "https://noky.io/images/729d002e3c37ebdc4735bac5aa150cc8fb9d0edb9023dc292141951430768513-2000.webp"}, {"title": "The Future of Corrections in New York City", "start": "2026-11-12T16:00:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-12T17:30:00-05:00", "place": "John Jay College of Criminal Justice", "address": "524 West 59th Street, L.64.00 New Building, New York, NY 10019", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-future-of-corrections-in-new-york-city-tickets-2003711711668?aff=oddtdtcreator", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["society/prisons"], "description": "A conversation in the Leaders of Justice Series at John Jay College of Criminal Justice. NYC Department of Correction Commissioner Stanley Richards speaks with John Jay President Karol V. Mason about the future of corrections in New York City. Refreshments will be served, and the talk is cosponsored by the Office of External Affairs, the Future of Public Safety Initiative, and CEEDS. The event is described as non-partisan and educational, with views expressed being those of the speakers.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/the-future-of-corrections-in-new-york-city-79236/", "official_url": "https://www.jjay.cuny.edu/news-events/events/future-corrections-new-york-city", "image": ""}, {"title": "Torat Chesed: From Inspiration to Impact", "start": "2026-11-03T19:00:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-03T20:00:00-05:00", "place": "Yeshiva University - Wilf Campus", "address": "", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://yeshiva.campusgroups.com/web/rsvp_boot?id=379093", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["religion/jewish"], "description": "Torat Chesed: From Inspiration to Impact is a conversation with four organizational leaders: Dr. Aimee Baron, Chantal Belzberg, Marie Rosenthal, and Elana Silber, whose organizations are I Was Supposed to Have a Baby, OneFamily Together, Achoteinu, and Sharsheret. It is hosted by the Pava Center's Volunteering and Chesed group, co-hosted with the Office of Torah and Spiritual Life. A light dinner will be served.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/torat-chesed-from-inspiration-to-impact-57578/", "official_url": "https://yeshiva.campusgroups.com/web/rsvp_boot?id=379093", "image": "https://noky.io/images/942468ec5a99e27ee51fc6284dafebbf0098e185b92c7a3b956bea8da51692a3-1200.webp"}]}