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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Sunday Platform Video

Joe Chuman: “An Ethical Blueprint for America in Trying Times”

The founder of Ethical Culture, Felix Adler, believed that ethics should guide and inspire our…

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Ethical NYCNovember 8, 2020

Sunday Platform Video

Nori Rost: “Imagine There’s No Gender: A Story in Three Chapters”

In this platform, we will explore, through songs and words, the dynamics between gender and…

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Ethical NYCNovember 7, 2020

Blog

About Our Committees: Communications

By Elinore Kaplan and Larry Hurst, co-chairs All of our committees and subcommittees have missions,…

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Ethical NYCOctober 28, 2020

Sunday Platform Video

Richard Koral: “The True Cost of Inequality”

Extremes of wealth and poverty are more than merely the range of free market experience.…

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Ethical NYCOctober 25, 2020

Video

Pavlina Tcherneva: “The Case for a Job Guarantee”

One of the most enduring ideas in economics is that unemployment is both unavoidable and…

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Ethical NYCOctober 18, 2020

Upcoming Programs & Events

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

Midweek Meditation (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...

05 November 2024 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm

An Election Hangover (Hybrid – Members Only)

Stop by to celebrate...or commiserate! Members: A Zoom link will be sent to you directly.

06 November 2024 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Great Literature Discussion: The Salt Eaters by Toni Cade Bambara (Online)

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...

06 November 2024 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Justine Fellows: ‘Rwanda: Collaboration & Connection in East Africa’

Free Online! A faculty exchange program through her school and the nonprofit Inspire, Educate, and Empower Rwanda led Justine Fellows to form strong friendships and connection to the land of...

06 November 2024 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Storytelling Circle (Online)

Free and open to the public online! One of the oldest traditions around the world is storytelling — folk tales, fairy tales, historic tales, family tales. Bring whatever story you...

07 November 2024 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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