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Dr. Nori Rost Named New Leader of The New York Society for Ethical Culture

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The Board of Trustees of The New York Society for Ethical Culture has named Dr. Nori Rost as the Society’s new Leader. The choice was made after an extensive nationwide…

Green Halloween

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Lean towards GREEN... Wean towards Green....   (This is a letter you are invited to share with others: intended for learning communities of all kinds, conscious schools, teachers, families, ethical…

Families gather at Ethical NYC… COME, LIVE IN PERSON!

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Ethical NYC's  Young Ethical Explorers                        Invites FAMILIES to...                RETURN IN PERSON!!!! We want…

Live & Livestream Sept. 20: “Together We Rise: The Power of Female Leadership to Help Solve the Climate Crisis” for Climate Week NYC

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Live and Livestreamed for Climate Week NYC Click Here to Purchase Tickets and RSVP for Free Livestream Access! All of us alive today will determine the future of life on…

Ethical Recommendations: Tango Shalom

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From Leader Dr. Nori Rost and Ethical Enrichment Committee Chair Deborah Goldstein: This weekend the movie “Tango Shalom” opens in New York City and Los Angeles. Created by the same…

The Long and Winding Road

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By Dr. Nori Rost, Leader As I write this, in the wee hours of July 25th, I am about to begin the last leg of the journey that is taking…

About Our Affinity Groups

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By Larry Hurst Each month you will find within the pages of Ethical Outlook a boxed item headed “Ethical Affliations” with a list of these groups. (See box on right.)…

Ethical Outlook Newsletter – September 2021

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Our September Ethical Outlook newsletter is now available. Click here to explore the great online events we have coming up throughout the month!

VISIT our landmark meeting house for inspiring Sunday gatherings, enriching workshops, youth and family activities, Ethical Action service projects, and world-class entertainment. Then, learn more about joining our community.

Exploring Ethical Humanism: “Evil” (Online)

Why is there evil in the world? As Ethical Humanists we place our faith in people. Why is that faith betrayed? These discussions of Ethical Culture beliefs and practices explore...

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Leader’s Roundtable: Vaccines and Access (Hybrid)

Now that the FDA has approved the Pfizer vaccine for COVID-19, many companies are requiring vaccines for employees and clients. In NYC, a mandate requiring many businesses (restaurants, gyms, movie...

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Young Ethical Explorers: Welcome Weekend and Sing-Along (Online)

Please come 45 minutes early today to sign in at the YEE welcome table. We request and recommend that families make a commitment to come as consistently as possible throughout...

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