{"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 conversation focuses on approaches that fit a busy lifestyle.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/jewish-parenting-with-rabbi-ain-56250/", "official_url": "https://www.spsnyc.org/events/j6snf6x4jszrekwal4drwk63g73gw7-3pstf-4737s", "image": "https://noky.io/images/535d04b255e794ff2da615128e3740019c9b5b369a3a8accbb07a1f2d5e332da-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Saturday November 17th – 6.00pm", "start": "2026-11-17T18:00:00-05:00", "end": null, "place": "The Village Underground", "address": "West 3rd Street 130, 10012 New York", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["religion/jewish", "society/antisemitism"], "description": "A live taping of the show Ask Haviv Anything at The Village Underground. 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The novel follows a family across generations and continents, exploring love, faith, history, memory, and identity through wit and Jewish tradition. Readers are welcome to read the book beforehand and join the discussion.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/crs-book-club-in-the-image-by-dara-horn-81162/", "official_url": "https://rodephsholom.org/event/crs-book-club-in-the-image-by-dara-horn/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/6f87066bc6ee59d7be19d45fe73aaa2aa584d9a8468630feb292b60fdb409b00-2000.webp"}, {"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": "2 West 70th Street, 10023 New York", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "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. 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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": "Weekly Torah Study with rotating clergy", "start": "2026-11-06T09:00:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-06T10:00:00-05:00", "place": "Sutton Place Synagogue", "address": "East 51st Street 225, 10022", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["religion/jewish/torah"], "description": "Weekly Torah Study with rotating clergy is a weekly study group held ahead of Shabbat at Sutton Place Synagogue. The group reviews the weekly sedra (Torah reading) to become familiar with foundational laws and stories and to discuss their themes. The session is led by rotating members of the synagogue's clergy and welcomes learners of all backgrounds and levels of familiarity with the text. Hard questions are embraced, and attendees should check the website and weekly emails for off weeks.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/weekly-torah-study-with-rotating-clergy-56243/", "official_url": "https://www.spsnyc.org/events/ayb596dre4ygr2ir8yvjjavgrjslcl-xdh95-w8gex-fx4wa", "image": "https://noky.io/images/9664b792168ecbaf93fb1f5ad1fbb7eff9ad1ba3df29643b1a0d3c848431a1c0-1200.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. Rabbi Ain leads an exploration of the teachings of Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel, one of the foremost theologians of the 20th century, drawing on his seminal work The Sabbath. Together participants think about how to create a palace in time that brings more sanctity and peace to busy lives, as Shabbat is our most commonly observed Jewish holiday.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/a-palace-in-time-studying-the-writings-of-rabbi-abraham-josh-56258/", "official_url": "https://www.spsnyc.org/events/s5w1u9r63xiy83eljrxy7dng3l9v5k", "image": "https://noky.io/images/4cc83b7286181e9408d4bd5f5af99a18d453e4e21a2cd3466289b79de9681a74-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Saturday Morning Torah Study", "start": "2026-11-07T04:15:00-05:00", "end": null, "place": "Temple Emanuel", "address": "Benedict Avenue 2000, 10462", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["religion/jewish/torah"], "description": "Saturday Morning Torah Study is a group study session devoted to the weekly Torah portion. It is held by Temple Emanu-El at its Community House. Participants explore the portion through thoughtful conversation and spirited debate, uncovering timeless wisdom, complex personalities, and enduring themes that continue to shape our lives.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/saturday-morning-torah-study-75649/", "official_url": "https://emanuelnyc.org/calendar/torah-study-2026-2027/?occurrence=2026-10-31", "image": "https://noky.io/images/fb95de511c67aebd266ec90d9a7fdf2348a460ad5153b2eafa4188caf4fd2d1b-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Matt Green", "start": "2026-11-05T12:30:00-05:00", "end": null, "place": "Congregation Beth Elohim", "address": "Garfield Place 274, 11215", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["religion/jewish/torah"], "description": "Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Matt Green is a lunchtime session where participants discuss the parashat hashavua, the weekly Torah portion. It is hosted by Congregation Beth Elohim, and everyone is welcome to join in person in the CBE Boardroom or on Zoom, bringing lunch along. The lunch and learn series is back for 5787.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/lunch-and-learn-with-rabbi-matt-green-52151/", "official_url": "https://cbebk.org/calendar/lunch-and-learn-with-rabbi-matt-green-4/2026-10-29/", "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, "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["religion/jewish/talmud"], "description": "An adult study session on the Talmud held at the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan. The class explores the world of the rabbis by studying the Talmudic section on Chanukah. No previous Talmud or Hebrew knowledge is required.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/the-talmud-what-is-it-and-why-is-it-important-53809/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/721dfa82b74cb7a8e70933d437c5c6be83c3d29eb8edf66306978d920f5f8521-1200.webp"}]}