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SUMMARY:Poetry Circle with Elinore Kaplan (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Join Our Monthly Online Poetry Circle \nLove poetry? Bring a favorite poem (or two) to share with fellow poetry lovers—no expertise required! \nEach month\, we gather online to read poems aloud\, listen attentively\, and explore what moves us—a single word\, a striking image\, or the overall feeling of the piece. You’re welcome to share a few sentences about the poet\, too. \nWant to share a poem?Please send it to Elinore at ethicaloutlook@gmail.com by the evening of the previous Sunday. She’ll share it on-screen so we can read it together during the session. \nNot sure if it’s for you? You’re welcome to join as an observer to see what it’s like. \n“Poetry is a deal of joy and pain and wonder\, \nwith a dash of the dictionary.”\n–Khalil Gibran \nJoin Online\nClick to join at start | Zoom ID 838 1778 1084 | Passcode 675527 \n(Photo by Suzy Hazelwood)
URL:https://ethical.nyc/events/poetry-circle-online-9/2025-01-07/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Poetry
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SUMMARY:Midweek Meditation (Online)
DESCRIPTION:A midweek meditation for relaxing body and mind led by Society member Larry Hurst. Begins promptly at 5:00pm. \nNew Participants: Please join 10 minutes early to introduce yourself\, otherwise you will not be allowed to enter. The meeting waiting room will close 5 minutes after the session begins\, with exceptions made only for regular attendees. \nJoin Online\nClick to join at start \n(Photo by Nicollazzi Xiong)
URL:https://ethical.nyc/events/midweek-meditation-4/2025-01-07/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Midweek Meditation
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SUMMARY:Big Apple Knitters Guild
DESCRIPTION:The Big Apple Knitters Guild meets on the second Saturday of every month\, from 1 to 4 PM (unless otherwise specified) from September through June. Our general meetings include: \n\nFeatured Guest Speakers—learn the latest from experts in the knitting world!\nShow and Tell—present your finished projects to an appreciative audience!\nMembers-Only Raffle—win a skein of luxury yarn at our raffle drawing each month!\nBeginners Circle—improve your knitting skills with help from fellow BAKG members!\nCharity Knitting Table—knit for those in need!\nKALs—join a knit-along and complete a project with the help of friends!\n\nCome and join us! At live meetings\, guests are welcome—first visit is free; a nominal guest fee of $5 is charged on subsequent visits. This fee may be applied to annual dues if paid on the meeting day.
URL:https://ethical.nyc/events/big-apple-knitters-guild-2/2025-01-11/
LOCATION:Social Hall (Lower Level)\, 2 W 64th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250111T140000
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SUMMARY:Ethics and the Theater: The Sound Inside
DESCRIPTION:Our long-running staged reading and talkback series continues with Adam Rapp’s The Sound Inside: \nJoin us for a reception 30 minutes before showtime\, and for a post-reading talkback with the cast and director exploring the ethical questions raised by the play. \nEncore performance on Sunday\, January 12 at 1:30pm! \nAbout The Sound Inside\nBella Baird is an accomplished professor at Yale University who prizes her solitude. But when she faces a challenge she cannot tackle alone\, she allies herself with a brilliant and mysterious student. This deeply moving play probes the question of what one person can do for another. \nStarring Luke Hofmaier and Kari Swenson Riely \nNarrated by Maggie Determann \nDirected by Leslie Kincaid Burby Produced by Patricia Bruder Debrovner. \nRSVP\nSuggested Donation: $10 Members / $15 Public \nClick Here to RSVP on Eventbrite
URL:https://ethical.nyc/events/ethics-and-the-theater-the-sound-inside/
LOCATION:Ceremonial Hall (4th Floor)\, 2 W 64th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250112T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250112T123000
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SUMMARY:Sunday Platform with Robert Taylor Jr.: On Creating a Beloved Community (and The Tools for The Journey)
DESCRIPTION:Discover practical tools for building meaningful connections\, fostering self-awareness\, and navigating difference with curiosity and compassion. Rooted in contemplative and breath-centered practices\, we’ll explore techniques rooted in care that are needed for cultivating a beloved community where diversity is celebrated\, and meaningful relationships thrive. \nNOTICE: This presentation will be livestreamed but not recorded. \nAbout Robert Taylor Jr.\nRobert Taylor Jr. (he/him) is an intuitive facilitator and educator committed to supporting individuals’ connections to their bodies\, communities\, and the world around them through a breath-centered mindfulness practice. \nPresently\, he works alongside students and community partners as they endeavor to cultivate a sense of belonging for religious\, spiritual\, secular\, and interfaith communities at NYU as the Assistant Director for MindfulNYU & Global Spiritual Life. In this vein\, he orchestrates holistic wellbeing initiatives and facilitates workshops on a number of issues concerning interfaith dialogue\, mindful leadership\, conflict resolution\, and diversity within religious/spiritual spaces. \nJoin Online\nClick Here to RSVP on Zoom \nMonthly Collection\nCamp Linden \nAbout Sunday Platform\nSunday Platform is our most important and long-standing community event. These gatherings educate\, stimulate personal growth\, inspire reflection and action\, and strengthen our community. Sunday meetings begin with music\, followed by greetings and a talk given by a Society Leader\, member\, or guest.  Platforms cover a variety of topics that reflect current events\, pressing social issues\, and Humanist philosophy. Each Sunday meeting is followed by a luncheon and social hour. \nTo watch previous Sunday Platforms\, visit our Videos page and YouTube channel.
URL:https://ethical.nyc/events/sunday-platform-with-robert-taylor-jr/
LOCATION:Ceremonial Hall (4th Floor)\, 2 W 64th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sunday Platform
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SUMMARY:Young Ethical Explorers
DESCRIPTION:Newcomers are always welcome! \n10:30am: Peace-play on the rooftop playground (weather permitting)\n11:00am: This week’s activity\n12:30pm: Community Lunch\n1:30-2:30pm: Peace-play on the rooftop playground (weather permitting) \nHow to Join\nTo join\, please RSVP to Youth Programs Director Audrey Kindred at ethicalfamilies@nysec.org. For more information about our youth and family programming\, please visit ethical.nyc/youth. \nAbout Young Ethical Explorers\nYoung Ethical Explorers is the New York Society for Ethical Culture’s Humanist Sunday school for ages 3-11. Sessions raise issues of personal identity and integrity\, appreciation and respect for others\, and knowledge of religions\, philosophies\, and social concerns. Topics are explored in an age-appropriate way through discussion\, storytelling\, dramatization\, music\, art\, games\, and field trips. \nRSVP is essential to guarantee your place and for planning purposes. If you are enrolled for the season or are members of Ethical NYC your spot is guaranteed. To RSVP as a guest\, become a member\, or enroll in season\, please contact Audrey at ethicalfamilies@nysec.org. Newcomers and visitors are always welcome!
URL:https://ethical.nyc/events/young-ethical-explorers-10/
LOCATION:Adler Study (514)\, 2 W 64th St.\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theater
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SUMMARY:Ethics and the Theater Encore: The Sound Inside
DESCRIPTION:Our long-running staged reading and talkback series continues with Adam Rapp’s The Sound Inside: \nJoin us for a reception 30 minutes before showtime\, and for a post-reading talkback with the cast and director exploring the ethical questions raised by the play. \nPremiere performance on Saturday\, January 11 at 2:00pm! \nAbout The Sound Inside\nBella Baird is an accomplished professor at Yale University who prizes her solitude. But when she faces a challenge she cannot tackle alone\, she allies herself with a brilliant and mysterious student. This deeply moving play probes the question of what one person can do for another. \nStarring Luke Hofmaier and Kari Swenson Riely \nNarrated by Maggie Determann \nDirected by Leslie Kincaid Burby Produced by Patricia Bruder Debrovner. \nRSVP\nSuggested Donation: $10 Members / $15 Public \nClick Here to RSVP on Eventbrite
URL:https://ethical.nyc/events/ethics-and-the-theater-encore-the-sound-inside/
LOCATION:Ceremonial Hall (4th Floor)\, 2 W 64th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250113T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250113T150000
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SUMMARY:Practical Ethics: How Do We Instill Mere Objects with Emotional Attachments and Totemic Importance?
DESCRIPTION:What is an ethical approach to life and living? We all want to be ethical in our relationships and to do what’s right\, but life offers dilemmas and murky choices. So\, what do you do? \nAt Practical Ethics we explore the ethics of living by diving into these questions together and examining short stories that highlight a related ethical dilemma. Read this month’s story below and join us in-person and online for an engaging conversation! \nThe story we’ll be discussing this month is: \n\n“Property” by Elizabeth McCracken (PDF)\n\nFacilitated by Leader Richard Koral. 2nd Mondays at 2:00pm. \nJoin Online\nClick to join at start | Zoom ID 838 1778 1084 | Passcode 675527
URL:https://ethical.nyc/events/practical-ethics-how-do-we-instill-mere-objects-with-emotional-attachments-and-totemic-importance/
LOCATION:Adler Study (514)\, 2 W 64th St.\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Practical Ethics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250113T170000
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SUMMARY:Say Yes to Science with Dr. Carol Portlock (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Every 2nd and 4th Monday retired oncologist and Society Member Dr. Carol Portlock reviews new and intriguing science in multiple fields\, including those relevant to COVID and beyond. Free and open to the public! \nNEW: These sessions are recorded\, with the video available for 30 days following each session. For access\, please contact Communications Manager Ed Beck at ebeck@nysec.org. \nSuggested readings\nNew sleep apnea therapy…no more CPAP?\nhttps://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/20/well/zepbound-sleep-apnea.html \nSugar and risks of diabetes and heart disease\nhttps://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2025/jan/06/global-health-inequalities-sugary-drinks-diabetes-heart-disease-africa-latin-america-influencers \nCancer caution: Where to draw the line?\nhttps://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/03/well/alcohol-cancer-risk.html \nDrought’s consequences\nhttps://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/30/world/americas/ecuador-hydropower-drought.html\nhttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jan/03/california-klamath-dam-removal \nExamples of contemporary evolution in nature\nhttps://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/jan/06/evolution-species-adapt-response-humanity-tuskless-elephants-natural-world-wildlife-aoe \nA botany success story!\nhttps://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/22/science/archaeology-seeds-gilead-sheba.html \nJoin Online\nClick to join at start | Zoom ID 840 9262 7426 | Passcode 745338
URL:https://ethical.nyc/events/say-yes-to-science-with-dr-carol-portlock-online-11-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Say Yes to Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T174500
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SUMMARY:Midweek Meditation (Online)
DESCRIPTION:A midweek meditation for relaxing body and mind led by Society member Larry Hurst. Begins promptly at 5:00pm. \nNew Participants: Please join 10 minutes early to introduce yourself\, otherwise you will not be allowed to enter. The meeting waiting room will close 5 minutes after the session begins\, with exceptions made only for regular attendees. \nJoin Online\nClick to join at start \n(Photo by Nicollazzi Xiong)
URL:https://ethical.nyc/events/midweek-meditation-4/2025-01-14/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Midweek Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T140000
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SUMMARY:Lunch with the League of Women Voters: The 2025 NY State Budget's Impact on New York City
DESCRIPTION:Join the League of Women Voters of the City of New York to learn more about the 2025 New York State Budget from State Senator Liz Krueger. Lunch and beverages provided! \nAbout Liz Krueger \nLiz Krueger has served in the New York State Senate since 2002. She is currently the Chair of the Senate Finance Committee and a member of the Budget and Revenue and Rules Committees. \nPrior to serving the people of New York\, Senator Krueger was the Associate Director of the Community Food Resource Center (CFR)\, for 15 years\, where she was responsible for directing its efforts to expand access to government programs for low-income New Yorkers. Before joining CFRC\, Liz Krueger was the founding Director of the New York City Food Bank\, building that organization into one that now serves over 1\,100 emergency food programs\, senior centers\, day-care centers\, and other community-based programs serving an estimated 5.4 million meals each year. \nShe is a graduate of Northwestern University\, with a Bachelors degree in Social Policy and Human Development. Senator Krueger also holds a Masters degree from the University of Chicago’s Harris Graduate School of Public Policy. \nTickets\n$20 in advance\, $25 at the door. \nClick here to RSVP on Eventbrite
URL:https://ethical.nyc/events/lunch-with-the-league-of-women-voters-the-2025-ny-state-budgets-impact-on-new-york-city/
LOCATION:Ceremonial Hall (4th Floor)\, 2 W 64th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:League of Women Voters
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T210000
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SUMMARY:Great Literature Discussion: The Island of the Missing Trees by Elif Shafak
DESCRIPTION:Join our twice-monthly online discussions exploring great works together. All are welcome to join and any edition or translation of the book under discussion can be used. See the full list of upcoming books here. \nNotice: This month only has one session\, to give everyone time to work through War and Peace. \nModerated by Ethical NYC member Gunther Tielemans. 1st and 3rd Wednesdays. \nTo join the discussion\, please contact Gunther.
URL:https://ethical.nyc/events/great-literature-discussion-the-island-of-the-missing-trees-by-elif-shafak/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Great Literature Discussions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T180000
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SUMMARY:Storytelling Circle
DESCRIPTION:Free and open to the public online! \nOne of the oldest traditions around the world is storytelling — folk tales\, fairy tales\, historic tales\, family tales. Bring whatever story you choose. Every first and third Thursday of the month we gather ’round the virtual campfire and listen. Our talented storytelling expert Doris Hart moderates. \nRead about Storytelling Circle in Time Magazine! \nJoin Online\nClick to join at start time | Zoom ID 885 4488 0162 | Passcode 089856
URL:https://ethical.nyc/events/storytelling-circle-online-7-4/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Storytelling Circle
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T203000
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SUMMARY:Ethics at Ethical: 'Leading Ethical and Humanist Thinkers: John Dewey\, Pt. I' with David Sprintzen
DESCRIPTION:Online – Free and open to the public! \nA four-part series on thinkers who have influenced the humanistic outlook of Ethical Culture. Since the death of Felix Adler\, Ethical Culture’s founder\, the implicit underlying philosophy animating Ethical Culture has been the thought of John Dewey. This series will explain the basis of Dewey’s ethical thought and how it relates to our social role in democracy. Two sessions will be devoted to the humanism of Albert Camus\, with a nod to existential thought and how it can be used for ethical decision-making. \nRSVP\nClick here to RSVP on Zoom \nAbout David Sprintzen\nDr. David Sprintzen is Professor Emeritus of Philosophy at Long Island University. He is an expert on the thought of John Dewey and published two books on Albert Camus. He is currently completing a book that proposes a philosophical defense of free will. David is a longtime member of the Long Island Ethical Humanist Society. An activist\, David was the founder and\, for 20 years\, the president of the Long Island Progressive Coalition.
URL:https://ethical.nyc/events/ethics-at-ethical-sprintzen-1/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Ethics at Ethical
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250119T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250119T123000
DTSTAMP:20260707T095138
CREATED:20250113T153236Z
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SUMMARY:Young Ethical Explorers
DESCRIPTION:Newcomers are always welcome! \n10:30am: Peace-play on the rooftop playground (weather permitting)\n11:00am: This week’s activity\n12:30pm: Community Lunch\n1:30-2:30pm: Peace-play on the rooftop playground (weather permitting) \nHow to Join\nTo join\, please RSVP to Youth Programs Director Audrey Kindred at ethicalfamilies@nysec.org. For more information about our youth and family programming\, please visit ethical.nyc/youth. \nAbout Young Ethical Explorers\nYoung Ethical Explorers is the New York Society for Ethical Culture’s Humanist Sunday school for ages 3-11. Sessions raise issues of personal identity and integrity\, appreciation and respect for others\, and knowledge of religions\, philosophies\, and social concerns. Topics are explored in an age-appropriate way through discussion\, storytelling\, dramatization\, music\, art\, games\, and field trips. \nRSVP is essential to guarantee your place and for planning purposes. If you are enrolled for the season or are members of Ethical NYC your spot is guaranteed. To RSVP as a guest\, become a member\, or enroll in season\, please contact Audrey at ethicalfamilies@nysec.org. Newcomers and visitors are always welcome!
URL:https://ethical.nyc/events/young-ethical-explorers-11/
LOCATION:Adler Study (514)\, 2 W 64th St.\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth and Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250119T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250119T123000
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SUMMARY:Sunday Platform with Muriel Tillinghast: 'Inside SNCC and The Civil Rights Student Movement: Life and Times in Activism'
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Sunday for a very special presentation by long-time activist Muriel Tillinghast. As a member of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) Ms. Tillinghast was one of three female project directors in the state of Mississippi during “Freedom Summer in 1964. Later\, she headed state operations out of Jackson\, MS and regional administrative work at SNCC headquarters in Atlanta\, GA. \nSince that time\, Muriel Tillinghast has pioneered in domestic violence abuse\, worked at River’s Island and the Brooklyn House of Detention\, built St. Margaret’s House for Trinity Church\, aborted scientific experimentation on a child\, worked in reviving landlord abandoned housing\, tried to save a church and worked in a community garden. She spends a great deal of time doing historical research as is a recognized autodidact in Black and American History. \nFree and Open to The Public\, In-Person and Online! \nAbout Muriel Tillinghast\nMuriel Tillinghast as a member of SNCC was one of three female project directors in the state of Mississippi in 1964 during “Freedom Summer.” As director\, she was responsible for voter registration and other work in three river counties within the second congressional district. At a later point\, Ms. Tillinghast headed state operations out of Jackson\, MS\, subsequent to which she handled regional administrative work at SNCC headquarters in Atlanta\, GA. Government interference and reaction to a published recommendation for a 2-state solution on the issue of Palestine brought about the collapse of the organization. \nSince that time\, Muriel Tillinghast has pioneered in domestic violence abuse\, worked at River’s Island and the Brooklyn House of Detention\, built St. Margaret’s House for Trinity Church\, aborted scientific experimentation on a child\, worked in reviving landlord abandoned housing\, tried to save a church and worked in a community garden. She spends a great deal of time doing historical research as is a recognized autodidact in Black and American History. She and her cat live in Brooklyn\, NY. \n“Few men are willing to brave the disapproval of their fellows\, the censure of their colleagues\, the wrath of their society. Moral courage is a rarer commodity than bravery in battle or great intelligence. Yet it is the one essential vital quality for those who seek to change a world which yields most painfully to change.” -Robert F. Kennedy \nJoin Online\nClick here to RSVP on Zoom \nMusical Guest: Jameel McKanstry\nThis week we’re joined for a special performance by singer-songwriter\, teacher\, and author Jameel McKanstry. \nA native of Tuscaloosa\, AL\, McKanstry earned his Bachelor’s of Music Education Degree specializing in Choral Music from Florida State University. McKanstry relocated to New York City and earned his Master’s Degree in Educational Theatre at New York University. McKanstry teaches in the New York City public school system and is the Songwriting Lead for Music Unlimited Entertainment\, LLC\, a full-service music publishing company.\nMonthly Collection\nCamp Linden \nAbout Sunday Platform\nSunday Platform is our most important and long-standing community event. These gatherings educate\, stimulate personal growth\, inspire reflection and action\, and strengthen our community. Sunday meetings begin with music\, followed by greetings and a talk given by a Society Leader\, member\, or guest.  Platforms cover a variety of topics that reflect current events\, pressing social issues\, and Humanist philosophy. Each Sunday meeting is followed by a luncheon and social hour. \nTo watch previous Sunday Platforms\, visit our Videos page and YouTube channel.
URL:https://ethical.nyc/events/sunday-platform-with-muriel-tillinghast/
LOCATION:Ceremonial Hall (4th Floor)\, 2 W 64th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sunday Platform
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SUMMARY:Free Concert with Every Voice Choirs: Community Singing for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
DESCRIPTION:Join Every Voice Choirs for community singing commemorating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. \nFeaturing the voices of EVC Kids Choir\, Youth Choir\, Concert Choir\, VoiceAbility\, Hunter Singers\, & Cornerstone Choir. This event is open to the public – all are welcome to attend. \nFREE! RSVP\nClick here to RSVP
URL:https://ethical.nyc/events/every-voice-choirs-community-singing-for-martin-luther-king-jr-day/
LOCATION:Adler Hall\, 2 W 64th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250120T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250120T170000
DTSTAMP:20260707T095138
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SUMMARY:Free Community Event: 2nd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Beloved Community Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our second annual free Martin Luther King Jr. Day festival! FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! \nYouth Workshops with Writopia begin at 10:30am! \nDeeds\, Performances\, and Beloved Community Cafe 1:00-5:00pm! \nFeaturing\n\n10:30AM – Morning social justice writing workshops with Writopia Lab (See Details Below)\n1:00pm – Performance of Youth Writings\n1:00-5:00pm – GOOD DEEDS to participate in for all ages\, as well as arts and crafts to create a community peace mural\n2:00pm – Play reading with Author and Playwright Calvin Alexander Ramsey: Belle\, The Last Mule at Gee’s Bend\n3:00pm – Songs of liberation sing-a-long with DuPree and Barry Kornhauser\n4:00pm – Dance performance with Simba Yangala and Kamutshima Dance Troupe\nInternational foods\, snacks\, and refreshments!\n\nRSVP\nFREE! Click Here to RSVP for Workshops and Performances \nMorning Youth Workshops (10:30am) – Ethical Writing Workshops & Staged Readings with Writopia Lab (RSVP Required)\nTeen Journalism ~ Intergenerational Activist Dialogues:  \nOn MLK Day\, High-school students are invited to interview life-long activists about their lives\, deeds and hopes. Intergenerational dialogue will lay the ground for youth to write about an ethical activist and be ignite their own social justice aspirations.  They will be sharing the gems of this experience with an audience on the stage of Adler Hall at 1pm. \nTween Social Justice Litanies \nOn MLK Day\, Middle schoolers will use Dr. King’s inspirations to write their own speeches and litanies of social justice. They will have a chance to amplify their work\, if they choose to\, in a public reading at 1pm in Adler Hall. \nThese free workshops begin at 10:30-12:30\, followed by a reading at 1pm and an invitation to spend the MLK afternoon at ETHICAL NYC with wonderful performances and deeds (and food!) throughout the afternoon. \nOur Partners\nNational Ethical Service • Amnesty USA Groups 9 & 280 • Climate Families NYC • Writopia Lab • NAACP Mid-Manhattan Branch • YVote • Harmony Program • Gandhi-King Season for Nonviolence • Project Peace Lights
URL:https://ethical.nyc/events/martin-luther-king-jr-day-beloved-community-festival/
LOCATION:Ceremonial Hall (4th Floor)\, 2 W 64th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth and Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250121T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250121T174500
DTSTAMP:20260707T095138
CREATED:20250102T145635Z
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SUMMARY:Midweek Meditation (Online)
DESCRIPTION:A midweek meditation for relaxing body and mind led by Society member Larry Hurst. Begins promptly at 5:00pm. \nNew Participants: Please join 10 minutes early to introduce yourself\, otherwise you will not be allowed to enter. The meeting waiting room will close 5 minutes after the session begins\, with exceptions made only for regular attendees. \nJoin Online\nClick to join at start \n(Photo by Nicollazzi Xiong)
URL:https://ethical.nyc/events/midweek-meditation-4/2025-01-21/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Midweek Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T200000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250119T164536Z
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SUMMARY:Speaking of Science with Dr. William Pao: 'Breakthrough: The Quest for Life-Changing Medicines' (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:Free and open to the public in-person and online. Q&A follows! \nPhysician-scientist Dr. William Pao joins us to discuss his new book\, Breakthrough: The Quest for Life-Changing Medicines: \nMeet the doctors\, scientists\, patients and campaigners tackling the world’s worst diseases \nThrough the story of eight revolutionary treatments\, Dr William Pao cuts to the innovative heart of medical science and celebrates the tireless work of those fighting for better care. Behind each of these medicines – whether a potentially life-saving new treatment for cancer\, or something as commonplace as paracetamol – there stands a cast of characters and a wealth of stories. \nBreakthrough documents these journeys and grants a privileged look at the stories behind the medicines that improve – and very often save – our lives. \nJoin In-Person\nRSVP to Join us in-person \nJoin Online\nRSVP to Join on Zoom \nAbout Dr. William Pao\nDr. William Pao\, MD\, PhD\, is a physician-scientist whose career has spanned academia\, industry and biotech. He started his career as a thoracic oncologist\, lab researcher and clinical investigator at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York and then Vanderbilt University in Nashville\, where he also served as the Division Chief of Hematology/Oncology. \nThrough executive leadership positions at Roche and Pfizer\, he oversaw the discovery and development of portfolios of new molecular entities\, many of which have been approved\, to treat a variety of diseases. He currently is CEO and Co-Founder of a cancer biotechnology company.
URL:https://ethical.nyc/events/speaking-of-science-january-2025/
LOCATION:Adler Study (514)\, 2 W 64th St.\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaking of Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250123T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250123T203000
DTSTAMP:20260707T095138
CREATED:20241016T151246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T175053Z
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SUMMARY:Ethics at Ethical: 'Leading Ethical and Humanist Thinkers: John Dewey\, Pt. II' with David Sprintzen
DESCRIPTION:Online – Free and open to the public! \nA four-part series on thinkers who have influenced the humanistic outlook of Ethical Culture. Since the death of Felix Adler\, Ethical Culture’s founder\, the implicit underlying philosophy animating Ethical Culture has been the thought of John Dewey. This series will explain the basis of Dewey’s ethical thought and how it relates to our social role in democracy. Two sessions will be devoted to the humanism of Albert Camus\, with a nod to existential thought and how it can be used for ethical decision-making. \nRSVP\nClick here to RSVP on Zoom \nAbout David Sprintzen\nDr. David Sprintzen is Professor Emeritus of Philosophy at Long Island University. He is an expert on the thought of John Dewey and published two books on Albert Camus. He is currently completing a book that proposes a philosophical defense of free will. David is a longtime member of the Long Island Ethical Humanist Society. An activist\, David was the founder and\, for 20 years\, the president of the Long Island Progressive Coalition.
URL:https://ethical.nyc/events/ethics-at-ethical-leading-ethical-and-humanist-thinkers-john-dewey-albert-camus-and-the-existentialists-pt-ii-with-david-sprintzen/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Ethics at Ethical
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250124T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250124T210000
DTSTAMP:20260707T095138
CREATED:20250102T151236Z
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SUMMARY:Humanist Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Every first and fourth Fridays stop by gathering of NYC’s Humanist\, atheist\, agnostic\, and secularist groups for drinks\, snacks\, and great conversation. We hope to see you there! \nBYOB (no liquor). Snack potluck. Donations warmly encouraged to support this program: Give online here. \n \nGetting Here\n1: 66 St-Lincoln CenterA\, B\, C\, D\, 1: 59 St-Columbus CircleM10: Central Park W/W 64 StM10\, M20: Central Park W/W 63 StM66: W 65 St/Central Park WM5\, M7\, M104: Broadway/W 63 St \nLocation is subject to change for special events. Check website calendars and Meetup pages for various groups for updates and changes. \nThe default room is Ceremonial Hall on the 4th Floor\, subject to change depending on capacity or conflict with rentals. Check for any posted signs. \nWheelchair access: Use the ramp entrance for the Meeting House on West 64th St.\, not the Fieldston School. Press both doorbells if the door is locked. Elevator is directly inside. \nHumanist Happy Hour Partners\nOur friends at various Humanist groups are cross-posting this event. Some groups have after-parties. \nCenter for Inquiry – NYChttps://cfi-nyc.org/https://www.meetup.com/cfinyc/ \nThe City Congregation for Humanistic Judaismhttps://citycongregation.org/events-calendar/ \nGotham Atheistshttps://gothamatheists.org/https://www.meetup.com/GothamAtheists/\nNYC Atheistshttps://nycatheists.org/calendar/https://www.meetup.com/nycatheists/ \nSecular Humanist Society of New Yorkhttps://www.shsny.org/events-calendarhttps://www.meetup.com/shsny-org/
URL:https://ethical.nyc/events/humanist-happy-hour-12/2025-01-24/
LOCATION:Elliott Library (507)\, 2 W 64th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Humanist Happy Hour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250125T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250125T153000
DTSTAMP:20260707T095138
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SUMMARY:Postponed - Fridays for Future: NYC Youth Climate Justice Convergence
DESCRIPTION:Notice: This event has been postponed until Saturday\, March 1. \nThe climate crisis is worsening\, fossil fuels are continuing to expand\, New York City has literally been on fire\, and we have an incoming xenophobic presidency that pledges “drill\, baby\, drill\,” who poses a threat to our human rights across the board\, and a prospect of continual disasters. We are at a tipping point for our movement. \nOn January 25\, days after the upcoming inauguration\, a cross-sectional portion of organizers\, young people\, activists\, and students from across the New York City youth climate justice movement will gather for a critical day-long gathering of trainings\, workshops\, speakers\, and planning. It’s high time we stand up for our future; this is our opportunity! You don’t want to miss it. \nThis is our moment to come together\, learn\, and prepare for what a second Trump administration means for our future and organizing in New York City and how we’re going to fight back. The day will include workshops and presentations from organizers and activists across the movement\, covering all the issues that define our future under attack to paint a picture of what it looks like to fight for climate justice as our country is being taken over nationally by fascism. The presentations and workshops will cover and discuss the state of climate justice\, environmental justice\, and climate action policy in New York City and State\, and how we can get involved in organizing for change here. We will also discuss in depth what our roles are in the movement\, get to know youth organizers and passionate students from across the city\, and get an understanding of how we can organize for change in our school communities. The day will also feature a suite of exciting and well-known speakers. Lunch will be provided. \nWhether you’ve never attended a climate or environmental justice action before or you’ve dedicated years to organizing around it\, this event is for you. \nLet’s learn\, let’s grow\, let’s prepare\, let’s bring this movement together. Another future is possible. \nHosted by Fridays for Future NYC \nRSVP\nNew RSVP link and date TBA! \nFAQ\nIs there an age limit for this event? Our goal with this work is to bring together as many facets of our generation as possible to build power and collectively organize for successful change. So that being said\, this event is geared to any and all who want to engage in youth organizing with a focus on students in High School\, Higher Education\, Middle School\, or other recent graduates of either high school or a higher level. If you’re not sure whether you fit in any of these groups or if this is the space for you feel free to mark those questions when you RSVP!
URL:https://ethical.nyc/events/nyc-youth-climate-justice-convergence/
LOCATION:Social Hall (Lower Level)\, 2 W 64th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250126T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250126T123000
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SUMMARY:Young Ethical Explorers
DESCRIPTION:Newcomers are always welcome! \n10:30am: Peace-play on the rooftop playground (weather permitting)\n11:00am: This week’s activity\n12:30pm: Community Lunch\n1:30-2:30pm: Peace-play on the rooftop playground (weather permitting) \nHow to Join\nTo join\, please RSVP to Youth Programs Director Audrey Kindred at ethicalfamilies@nysec.org. For more information about our youth and family programming\, please visit ethical.nyc/families. \nAbout Young Ethical Explorers\nYoung Ethical Explorers is the New York Society for Ethical Culture’s Humanist Sunday school for ages 3-11. Sessions raise issues of personal identity and integrity\, appreciation and respect for others\, and knowledge of religions\, philosophies\, and social concerns. Topics are explored in an age-appropriate way through discussion\, storytelling\, dramatization\, music\, art\, games\, and field trips. \nRSVP is essential to guarantee your place and for planning purposes. If you are enrolled for the season or are members of Ethical NYC your spot is guaranteed. To RSVP as a guest\, become a member\, or enroll in season\, please contact Audrey at ethicalfamilies@nysec.org. Newcomers and visitors are always welcome!
URL:https://ethical.nyc/events/young-ethical-explorers-12/
LOCATION:Adler Study (514)\, 2 W 64th St.\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth and Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250126T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250126T123000
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SUMMARY:Sunday Platform with Richard Koral: 'Growing\, Becoming and Aging: A Striving for Wholeness in the Later Years of Life'
DESCRIPTION:Join us as Leader Dr. Richard Koral discusses how to flourish as we age. \nAbout Richard Koral\nRichard Koral is Leader at the New York Society for Ethical Culture and the Ethical Humanist Society of Long Island. He attended The Humanist Institute and holds a Doctor of Ministry in Interfaith Pastoral Counseling as well as a J.D. degree. Richard is a long-time member of the Ethical Culture Society of Westchester and served as president of the American Ethical Union\, the national federation of Ethical Societies\, from 2012 to 2015. \nJoin Online\nClick Here to RSVP on Zoom \nMonthly Collection\nCamp Linden \nAbout Sunday Platform\nSunday Platform is our most important and long-standing community event. These gatherings educate\, stimulate personal growth\, inspire reflection and action\, and strengthen our community. Sunday meetings begin with music\, followed by greetings and a talk given by a Society Leader\, member\, or guest.  Platforms cover a variety of topics that reflect current events\, pressing social issues\, and Humanist philosophy. Each Sunday meeting is followed by a luncheon and social hour. \nTo watch previous Sunday Platforms\, visit our Videos page and YouTube channel.
URL:https://ethical.nyc/events/sunday-platform-with-richard-koral-4/
LOCATION:Ceremonial Hall (4th Floor)\, 2 W 64th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sunday Platform
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250126T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250126T140000
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SUMMARY:Young Ethical Explorers Open House
DESCRIPTION:Interested in our youth and family programs? Stop by our online open house for curious parents and children who would like to find out more about Ethical and the season ahead! \nAs a parent\, you recognize a need for your children to develop a moral and ethical compass. The Society’s Young Ethical Explorers and Very Young Ethical Explorers programs focus on developing moral reasoning\, something our children use in myriad ways every day. \nAt YEE\, Children explore ethical ideas through stories\, discussions\, service projects\, field trips\, and art workshops in a safe\, inclusive environment–and we have FUN! \nThrough YEE\, we: \n\nExplore values such as integrity\, honesty\, responsibility\, courage\, and commitment\nAffirm the value and uniqueness of each individual\nLearn about and celebrate of the diversity among people\nInspire social responsibility towards one another\, our communities\, and our shared environment\nDevelop identity as part of a community\nLearn about ethical teachings common to the world’s religions\, with a respectful and curious view of other belief systems\nShare and learn from our family traditions\n\nHow to Join\nTo join\, please RSVP to Youth and Families Programs Coordinator Audrey Kindred at akindred@nysec.org. For more information about our youth and family programming\, please visit ethical.nyc/families. \nAbout Young Ethical Explorers\nYoung Ethical Explorers is the New York Society for Ethical Culture’s Humanist Sunday school for ages 3-11. Sessions raise issues of personal identity and integrity\, appreciation and respect for others\, and knowledge of religions\, philosophies\, and social concerns. Topics are explored in an age-appropriate way through discussion\, storytelling\, dramatization\, music\, art\, games\, and field trips. \nRSVP is essential to guarantee your place and for planning purposes. If you are enrolled for the season or are members of Ethical NYC your spot is guaranteed. To RSVP as a guest\, become a member\, or enroll in season\, please contact Audrey at ethicalfamilies@nysec.org. Newcomers and visitors are always welcome!
URL:https://ethical.nyc/events/young-ethical-explorers-open-house/
LOCATION:Adler Study (514)\, 2 W 64th St.\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Young Ethical Explorers,Youth and Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250126T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250126T160000
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SUMMARY:Theater: David Rothenberg's NAMEDROPPING
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special performance of David Rothenberg’s autobiographical play about his life in the theater business\, Namedropping: \n‘NAMEDROPPING\, Rothenberg’s collection of experiences with names above titles gives us the pleasure of entering a world of glamour…he is unassuming and outgoing\, a man with great charm and warmth\, all of which is apparent in NAMEDROPPING.'”\nNew York Daily News \nRothenberg’s show (NAMEDROPPING) is abut his 50 years in the theatre…a loose and charming evening…his tales of working with Bette Davis and Elizabeth Taylor (among others) is delightfully intimate.”\nThe New Yorker \n“NAMEDROPPPING delivers revealing anecdotes about Richard Burton\, Fay Wray\, Mel Torme\, producer Alexander H Cohen\, George C Scoot (and many others). Anyone who likes show business stories should enjoy this show. Rothenberg has a way with an audience.”\nNew York Times \nDavid is a longtime friend of the Society\, having participated in The Encampment for Citizenship in his youth. The Encampment\, which brings together students “to develop critical thinking skills\, activism skills\, leadership qualities and the courage to work for social justice\,” was founded by Society Leader Dr. Algernon D. Black and civic leader Alice K. Pollitzer in 1946. \nTickets\n$15 Society Members\n$20 Public \nClick Here to Purchase Tickets on Eventbrite
URL:https://ethical.nyc/events/theater-david-rothenbergs-namedropping/
LOCATION:Ceremonial Hall (4th Floor)\, 2 W 64th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250127T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250127T180000
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SUMMARY:Say Yes to Science with Dr. Carol Portlock (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Every 2nd and 4th Monday retired oncologist and Society Member Dr. Carol Portlock reviews new and intriguing science in multiple fields\, including those relevant to COVID and beyond. Free and open to the public! \nNEW: These sessions are recorded\, with the video available for 30 days following each session. For access\, please contact Communications Manager Ed Beck at ebeck@nysec.org. \nSuggested readings\n1.A proposed definition of obesity in the era of GLP-1 medications\nhttps://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/14/health/bmi-obesity-definition.html \n2. Bacterial drug resistance appears to be overcome by an oyster protein\nhttps://www.theguardian.com/science/2025/jan/21/australia-sydney-rock-oyster-blood-drug-resistant-superbug-bacteria-antibiotics \n3. A radiation resistant bacterium may assist in space travel safety\nhttps://www.bbc.com/reel/video/p0khznwy/the-microbe-that-could-protect-humans-from-space-radiation\nhttps://news.northwestern.edu/stories/2024/12/how-conan-the-bacterium-withstands-extreme-radiation/ \n4. Norwegian construction is electric and quiet\nhttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jan/10/oslo-leads-quiet-low-emission-electric-vehicles-building-sites\nhttps://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cg52543v6rmo \n5. Ketamine and its mechanism of action in depression; and a new ketamine nasal spray\nhttps://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2025/01/07/nx-s1-5250210/tiny-fish-on-ketamine-may-show-how-drug-eases-depression\nhttps://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2025/01/21/nx-s1-5269780/fda-allows-standalone-use-of-nasal-spray-antidepressant-spravato-esketamine \n6. New remarkable findings in Pompeii\nhttps://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c15zgvnvk4do \nJoin Online\nClick to join at start | Zoom ID 840 9262 7426 | Passcode 745338
URL:https://ethical.nyc/events/say-yes-to-science-with-dr-carol-portlock-online-12-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Say Yes to Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T170000
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SUMMARY:Midweek Meditation (Online)
DESCRIPTION:A midweek meditation for relaxing body and mind led by Society member Larry Hurst. Begins promptly at 5:00pm. \nNew Participants: Please join 10 minutes early to introduce yourself\, otherwise you will not be allowed to enter. The meeting waiting room will close 5 minutes after the session begins\, with exceptions made only for regular attendees. \nJoin Online\nClick to join at start \n(Photo by Nicollazzi Xiong)
URL:https://ethical.nyc/events/midweek-meditation-4/2025-01-28/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Midweek Meditation
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SUMMARY:Jewish Currents Magazine - Book Launch with Peter Beinart: 'Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza'
DESCRIPTION:Join Jewish Currents Magazine in Adler Hall for the launch of editor-at-large Peter Beinart’s new book\, Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza: A Reckoning. Beinart will be joined in conversation by MSNBC journalist and commentator Ayman Mohyeldin. In-person and online! \nIn Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza\, Beinart considers how a story of persecution and victimhood has come to dominate contemporary Jewish life\, even as Israel is decimating the conditions of life for millions. That narrative\, Beinart argues\, both warps our understanding of Israel and Palestine and erases much of the nuance of Jewish religious tradition. After more than a year of Israel’s bombardment of Gaza—and the deployment of Jewish text and history to justify mass slaughter and starvation—Beinart insists that Jews must tell a new story. After this war\, whose horror will echo for generations\, they must offer a new answer to the question: What does it mean to be a Jew? \nTickets to this event are free for Jewish Currents members. Non-member tickets are available for a suggested donation of $18—or for $36\, get a ticket plus a signed copy of the book. Not in New York\, or unable to attend in-person? Get a virtual ticket: free for members\, or a suggested donation of $9 for non-members. \nWe hope you’ll join Peter Beinart and Ayman Mohyeldin for this special evening. Registration is required and seats are limited. Get your ticket now to guarantee your spot! \nRegister\nClick here to RSVP at Jewish Currents
URL:https://ethical.nyc/events/jewish-currents-peter-beinart-2025/
LOCATION:Adler Hall\, 2 W 64th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
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