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Great Literature Discussion: The Island of the Missing Trees by Elif Shafak
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...
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...
Ethics at Ethical: ‘Leading Ethical and Humanist Thinkers: John Dewey, Pt. I’ with David Sprintzen
Online - Free and open to the public! A four-part series on thinkers who have influenced the humanistic outlook of Ethical Culture. Since the death of Felix Adler, Ethical Culture's...
Young Ethical Explorers
Newcomers are always welcome! 10:30am: Peace-play on the rooftop playground (weather permitting) 11:00am: This week’s activity 12:30pm: Community Lunch 1:30-2:30pm: Peace-play on the rooftop playground (weather permitting) How to Join To join, please RSVP...
Sunday Platform with Muriel Tillinghast: ‘Inside SNCC and The Civil Rights Student Movement: Life and Times in Activism’
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...
Artist in Residence Jody Sperling
Dancer and choreographer Jody Sperling is the Society’s Ecological Artist in Residence.
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