{"title": "The Book of Genesis in the Context of the Ancient Near East: Poetic Readings in Biblical Beginnings with Rabbi David Whiman", "start": "2026-11-05T19:00:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-05T20:00:00-05:00", "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/torah", "literature/poetry"], "description": "An in-person evening class series on the Book of Genesis, read through poetics—the study of a literature's conventions and techniques. 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. 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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"}, {"title": "Wednesday Evening Bible Study", "start": "2026-11-04T18:45:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-04T20:30:00-05:00", "place": "Grace Church", "address": "Broadway 802, New York", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["religion/christian/bible-study"], "description": "A Wednesday evening Bible study class held in the reception room after the Eucharist, with light refreshments served. It is offered by Grace Church, which runs classes each Wednesday evening, and this October the group studies the 'Wisdom Literature' of the Bible. Attendees may come for worship and stay for the evening or just come to class. More information is available from the Rev. Eva Suarez.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/wednesday-evening-bible-study-52867/", "official_url": "https://gracechurchnyc.org/event/wednesday-evening-adult-formation/2026-10-28/", "image": ""}, {"title": "Scholars-in-Residence: Professors Lynn & Alexander Kaye", "start": "2026-11-06T16:30:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-07T17:30:00-05:00", "place": "Congregation Sherith Israel", "address": "Central Park West, New York", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["religion/jewish"], "description": "A Scholars-in-Residence weekend at Congregation Shearith Israel, with teaching sessions throughout Shabbat: after the 4:30 pm Evening Services, after Morning Services, and a 4:25 pm Afternoon Class. The teachers are Professors Lynn and Alexander Kaye, both of Brandeis University. Dr. Lynn Kaye is Associate Professor of Rabbinic Literature and Thought and Rabbi Dr. Alexander Kaye directs the Schusterman Center for Israel Studies. Lynn Kaye earlier served the congregation as Director of Jewish Life and Learning and Assistant Congregational Leader between 2007 and 2011.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/scholars-in-residence-professors-lynn-alexander-kaye-52189/", "official_url": "https://www.shearithisrael.org/events/sir2026-nov/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/5b890b4f85385ab184267e9519c733821b913576dea45e1df5d58abee873a84a-1200.webp"}, {"title": "READ HEBREW IN ONE DAY!", "start": "2026-11-01T10:00:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-01T12:00:00-05:00", "place": "Congregation Ezrath Israel", "address": "West 47th Street 339, 10036 New York", "price": "Free of charge", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["religion/jewish"], "description": "READ HEBREW IN ONE DAY! is a free two-hour class in which participants learn to read Hebrew. It takes place at Congregation Ezrath Israel, a synagogue on West 47th Street in Manhattan, and is offered in conjunction with NJOP. Pre-registration is requested.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/read-hebrew-in-one-day-52161/", "official_url": "", "image": ""}, {"title": "Text Talk Adult Formation Class", "start": "2026-11-01T10:30:00-05:00", "end": null, "place": "Church of St. Luke in the Fields", "address": "Hudson Street 487, New York", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["religion/christian/bible-study"], "description": "Text Talk Adult Formation Class is a Bible study gathering where parishioners discuss the day's scripture lessons and ask questions about the epistle and Gospel. It is coordinated by Fr. Andrew Ancona at the Church of St. Luke in the Fields. The class invites attendees from both the 9:15 and 11:15 services to join during coffee hour, since sermons can only cover so much on a Sunday morning. It takes place in the School Dining Room.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/text-talk-adult-formation-class-51874/", "official_url": "https://stlukeinthefields.org/event/24465481-2026-11-01-text-talk-adult-formation-class", "image": "https://noky.io/images/5584921a2e468f3af463781ae7b0a51c7cb8736b9006515b9f5857a42227712f-1200.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": "https://shearithisrael.shulcloud.com/form/book-club-luncheon2026", "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"}]}