Sunday Platform with Richard Koral: Rediscovering Aristotle's Virtue Ethics
2024-02-25 11:00 - 12:15 (America/New_York) | Ceremonial Hall (4th Floor), 2 W 64th St, New York, NY, 10023, United States
Free and open to the public, in-person and online!
Some 2500 years ago, the Greeks formulated ways for bringing an ethical standard into our lives. We still debate their answers and prescriptions as if they are fresh and current. Do they still offer guidance for today’s world of mass media and artificial intelligence? What should guide us as we venture through life today?
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To join by phone (audio only), dial (929) 205-6099 and enter the Zoom ID above.
About Richard Koral
Richard 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.
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About Sunday Platform
Sunday 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.
To watch previous Sunday Platforms, visit our Videos page and YouTube channel.

Earth Rising Circle
2024-02-25 13:00 - 14:00 | Ceremonial Hall (4th Floor), 2 W 64th St, New York, NY, 10023, United States
Join Leader Dr. Nori Rost for a monthly Earth Rising Circle, a gathering space to explore and learn from voices of youth, indigenous wisdom, and inspired readings from poets, naturalists, and elders.
This will be a space we create together to reconnect with origin stories that reflect our most deeply held beliefs, a space to share both the grief of all we have lost and the possibility of saving all that we can and finding joy each day in this very challenging time of being human in a time of climate crisis.
Free and open to the public. 4th Sundays.
(Photo by Markus Spiske)

Cancelled - Say Yes to Science with Dr. Carol Portlock
2024-02-26 17:00 - 18:00
NOTICE: This week’s session has been cancelled. Carol will record a video reviewing the articles below, which will be made available at this listing.
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On 1st and 3rd Mondays at 11am, clinical psychologist Frank Corigliano will continue to address your concerns about managing day-to-day during this trying time.
On 2nd and 4th Mondays at 5pm, retired oncologist Carol Portlock will discuss new and intriguing science in multiple areas, including some relevant to COVID.
Suggested Readings
Dengue in Brazil, a new epidemic
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/10/health/dengue-brazil-americas.html
Measles causes a reset of patient immunity
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20211112-the-people-with-immune-amnesia
Telemedicine found to be safe for remote abortion care
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/15/health/abortion-pills-mail-safety.html
Safety of medical specimens is under question, 23andMe
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/feb/17/23andme-dna-data-security-finance
Tree re-planting found to be an environmentally positive strategy
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/feb/17/us-east-trees-warming-hole-study-climate-crisis
New imaging techniques discover ancient secrets
https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-68221243
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-68247184

Midweek Meditation (Online)
2024-02-27 17:00 - 17:45 | Online
A midweek meditation for relaxing body and mind. Begins promptly at 5:00pm. Larry Hurst and Sondra Stein moderate.
New 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.
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(Photo by Nicollazzi Xiong)

Colloquy: Random Beauty and Wonder (Online)
2024-02-27 18:00 - 19:00 | Online
Every 4th Tuesday, join us to share your reflections on the topic based on quotes, parables, poems, etc. presented by the moderator. There are no right or wrong answers, just your individual response shared in a contemplative atmosphere. Watch Ethical Culture Leader Arthur Dobrin discuss the intent and meaning behind Colloquy, which he developed over 25 years ago.
Host: Leader Dr. Nori Rost
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Speaking of Science with Dr. John Erickson: 'New Treatments for Obesity: What Can(‘t) We Afford?' (Online)
2024-02-28 19:00 - 20:00
Join us for Speaking of Science, our monthly series exploring the intersection of science and ethics.
This month our guest is Dr. John Erickson of the Maine Medical Center and Tufts University School of Medicine who will explore GLP-1 diabetes drugs like Ozempic, Trulicity, Rybelsus, and others, which are being used for weight loss. Q&A follows!
About Dr. John Erickson
John Erickson, MD FACP has been one of the Associate Program Directors for the Maine Medical Center Internal Medicine Residency Program for over 10 years, and a teaching attending for the inpatient medical service and resident clinic since 1990. He continues to practice general internal medicine with InterMed and his academic interests include bedside teaching, the use of simulation for communication, the development and optimization of evaluation systems and strategies to facilitate learning along the continuum of an individual’s career.
Pivotal in the development of the Hospitalist Track, he developed and leads the Coaching Program as well as supervising the Morbidity and Mortality series for medical residents. As an Assistant Clinical Professor for the Tufts University School of Medicine, he serves as a facilitator for the “Healer’s Art” course, has done community advising for first year students and continues to lead 3rd and 4th year sessions during their medicine core lecture series. He is immediate past Governor for the Maine Chapter of the American College of Physicians, which provided an incredible opportunity to meet and collaborate with internists across Maine and around the world.
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To join by phone (audio only), dial (929) 205-6099 and enter the Zoom ID above.

Israel - Palestine Discussion with Leader Dr. Joe Chuman (Members Only)
2024-02-29 19:00 - 20:30 | Adler Study (514), 2 W 64th St., New York, NY, 10023, United States
From Leader Dr. Joe Chuman:
I had the unusual opportunity to visit Israel last week. I traveled with a small group and met with representatives of Israel’s civil society. We also met with academics, journalists, a brother of a man held hostage, and a soldier wounded in Gaza. We also visited a town that was a site of the Hamas massacre.
As many others, I am very disturbed by the massacre of October 7th and the ensuing warfare. I have long believed that journalism provides merely a distillation of the facts. To truly grasp events that are occurring, one needs to be on the ground and get a direct sense of the environment and the people.
I have come back with several conclusions and had experiences that I would like share.
I am planning a discussion with interested members of the Society to discuss what I saw and learned in my trip to Israel.
The discussion will be held on Thursday, February 29th, at 7:00 pm. It will be for members only, in person, and not via Zoom.
If you wish to attend, please register with Maggie at mdetermann@nysec.org in advance.
Many thanks for you interest.
Joe Chuman

Humanist Happy Hour
2024-03-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Ceremonial Hall (4th Floor), 2 W 64th St, New York, NY, 10023, United States
Our Humanist Happy Hour is back! Every month we’re hosting evening gatherings with drinks, snacks, and great conversation.
Looking for Humanist community? Passionate about social justice? Curious about Humanism and the Society? Stop by and say hello–we hope to see you there!
BOYB (no liquor). Snack potluck. Donations warmly encouraged to support this program: Give online here.

Getting Here
Transit:
1: 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
Location is subject to change for special events. Check website calendars and Meetup pages for various groups for updates and changes.
The default room is Ceremonial Hall on the 4th Floor, subject to change depending on capacity or conflict with rentals. Check for any posted signs.
Wheelchair 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.
Humanist Happy Hour Partners
Our friends at various Humanist groups are cross-posting this event. Some groups have after-parties.
Drinking InquisitivelyCenter for Inquiry – NYC Branchhttps://cfi-nyc.org/https://www.meetup.com/cfinyc/
Humanist Happy HourThe City Congregation for Humanistic Judaismhttps://citycongregation.org/events-calendar/
Live DWAGotham Atheistshttps://gothamatheists.org/https://www.meetup.com/GothamAtheists/
NYC Atheists In-Person Meetinghttps://nycatheists.org/calendar/https://www.meetup.com/nycatheists/
Multi-Group Happy Hour at Ethical CultureSecular Humanists Society of New Yorkhttps://www.shsny.org/events-calendarhttps://www.meetup.com/shsny-org/
