Jewish Learning & Culture Events in New York City

Enjoy a Shabbat dinner and hear Shai Davidai discuss his new book on campus anti-Israel activism.

Go behind the scenes of the hit series Heated Rivalry as creator Jacob Tierney discusses adapting Rachel Reid’s bestselling novels.

Nara Smith discusses home cooking, wellness, and her debut cookbook, Homemade .

Thomas Friedman discusses Israel’s future, regional conflicts, and implications for the Jewish world in a conversation with the three-time Pulitzer Prize winner.

An evening with renowned author and columnist Thomas Friedman.

A weekly happy hour at Public Hotel NYC blending drinks, casual conversation, and light Jewish wisdom discussion.

Run a 5K with Nice Jewish Runners, then learn from UpFit pros how strength training prevents injury and boosts running performance. Capped at 30 members.

A hands-on culinary experience exploring the sweet history of the Jewish soda parlor with author Leah Koenig.

Volunteer to prepare sandwiches and bake banana bread for a local food pantry serving Park Slope residents, with music and all supplies provided.

What do Taylor Swift and the poets of ancient Rome have in common? NYU’s David Levene explores love, heartbreak, obsession and betrayal across 2,000 years.

Michael Shannon, Richard Schiff, Jay McInerney and Hemingway family members read from and celebrate 100 years of The Sun Also Rises, exploring its lasting legacy.

Explore the Lower East Side on a guided walk through Jewish history, from infamous gangsters to legendary rabbis, pickles to pushcarts, led by Moshe Mayerfeld.

Lox Club comes to 92NY for dating talk, live matchmaking, drinks and mingling with Jew-ish NYC singles in their 20s and 30s.

Dive into powerful literature alongside community members from BJ and SPSA, discussing books that explore timely social justice themes.

Emmy-winning comedian Sarah Silverman shares an evening of wit and irreverence exploring humor, Jewish identity, and joy in a post-October 7 world.

An intimate weekly evening of Jewish wisdom and discussion for young Jewish women to connect and converse meaningfully.

Workshop on navigating bias, boundaries, and advocacy for Jewish women at work, followed by an hour of networking, cocktails, and conversation.

Kii (Be) Happy Hour – Weekly on Wednesday. The best Jewish learning happens in conversation.No lectures. No preaching. Just thoughtful conve

Join UJA Professional Women at Cocktails & Connections, where we’ll hear from Haley Sacks, also known as Mrs. Dow Jones, about her brand-building journey.