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THE NEW YORK SOCIETY FOR ETHICAL CULTURE is a Humanist community dedicated to ethical relationships, social justice, and democracy since 1876. We celebrate life’s joys, support each other through life’s challenges, and work together to build a more just world.

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Free October 17: An Introduction to ‘A Sand County Almanac’ with Naturalist Carey Russell

October 14, 2024
In his introduction to the 1987 edition of A Sand County Almanac, Robert Finch writes:…
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Jeffrey Palmer: ‘Earth Keepers: The Land Ethics in Kiowa Storytelling’

October 13, 2024
As our society deals with the existential threat of climate change, it is important to…
Youth & Family

Young Ethical Explorers Welcomes Families to Grow their Goodness

October 13, 2024
ALL ARE WELCOME, free of charge, WITH Registration & RSVP. Families are welcome to become…
Announcements

Ethics at Ethical: Free Online Philosophy Seminar Series Begins October 24

October 12, 2024
FREE Online, Thursdays October-March • 7:30pm EST Explore influential ethical thinking, traditions, and systems from…
Youth & Family

Green Your Halloween October 27: Sustainable Costume Making with Young Ethical Explorers

October 11, 2024
FREE – Art, snacks, and Earth-friendly fun — Newcomers are ALWAYS welcome! It’s an unfortunate…
Ethics in Action

SSB Clothing Drive: Help Those in Need this Fall and Winter!

October 7, 2024
The New York Society for Ethical Culture's Social Service Board is collecting gently used fall/winter…

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Visit our landmark meeting house for inspiring gatherings, enriching workshops, youth and family activities, community service projects, and world-class entertainment.

October Book Club with Carey Russell: An Introduction to ‘A Sand County Almanac’ by Aldo Leopold (Online)

In his introduction to the 1987 edition of A Sand County Almanac, Robert Finch writes: No other single book of American nature writing – with the exception of Walden –...

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17 October 2024 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
18 October 2024 All day

Sunday Platform with Richard Koral: Is There Space for Empathy? (In-Person Only)

Free and open to the public! NOTICE: This week’s Platform will be held in-person only. A recording will be available on our website on Monday morning. Leader Dr. Richard Koral...

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20 October 2024 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Klezmer Concert: Jake Shulman-Ment and Abigale Reisman

Violinists Jake Shulman-Ment and Abigale Reisman are among the most highly regarded klezmer performers of their generation. They are united in their stunning virtuosity, deep backgrounds in klezmer and Yiddish...

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20 October 2024 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Mindful Mondays with Dr. Frank Corigliano: Exploring Psychology, Science, and Ethics

Join Society Member and Clinical Psychologist Dr. Frank J. Corigliano on the first and third Monday of every month for a 45-minute online session exploring participant-driven topics in psychology and...

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21 October 2024 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Jewish Currents Magazine: ‘Volatile Emotions: Naomi Klein and Hala Alyan in Conversation’

Join authors Naomi Klein and Hala Alyan with Jewish Currents editor-in-chief Arielle Angel for a conversation on the psychological and emotional dynamics affecting our respective communities, the movement for Palestinian...

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21 October 2024 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
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Artist in Residence Jody Sperling

Dancer and choreographer Jody Sperling is the Society’s Ecological Artist in Residence.

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