The power of suggestion–“Want to come out for a while?”–spurred Society members Ron and Lisa Schwartz to create cocktail parties in their driveway. Now, hearty souls in warm clothing drop by for some socially distanced fun!Read More
Recent News And Opinion
The Power of our Ethical Culture Way of Life
In his first column as our interim leader, Curt Collier explains why he is on a mission to create caring relationships with others, to create safe places where dialogue can emerge, and where we deeply listen to others. Read More
One Step at a Time–and Watch the Ice!
We are moving forward with vaccinations, with staying connected, and with selecting our interim leader, says Society President Susan Lesh. Hope is alive for getting together in person soon–until then, we have to be careful “on the ice.”
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Political reform and gun-law reform rank high in Social Action survey
The Social Action Committee’s recent survey showed that political reform, gun-law reform, and racial justice are among the most important issues to members. Read More
‘Zoom is Truly a Silver Lining in our Forced Isolation’
Member Lucy Lettis misses being at the meetinghouse with our Ethical Culture family, but she is grateful for the ways that Zoom is able to bring us together–and to even expand our community. Read More
Cold Couldn’t Stop our Sunday School
Our Sunday School students and their parents bundled up on a recent Saturday and headed to Bear Mountain Ice Rink. Ten families joined in the fun! See More Photos
Hope is on the Way
Society President Susan Lesh is feeling optimistic after receiving her first Covid-19 vaccination and as she considers the prospect of our Ethical community gathering in person one day. For now, the Re-opening Task Force continues to monitor virus news and to consider safety protocols.Read More
Society asks Teaneck to Make BLM Mural Permanent
In a letter to Teaneck’s elected leaders on behalf of our Society, Social Action Chair Anne Wallman asks that the Black Lives Matter mural in a parking lot next to Votee Park be changed from temporary to permanent status to promote unity and healing.
Committee Nearly Ready to Recommend Interim Leader Candidates
The members interviewing interim leader candidates believe they are close to recommending one or two candidates for consideration by the Board of Trustees and the Leadership Advisory Committee plans an exit interview with Joe by year-end.Read More
Our Sunday SchoolToddlers through Teens
We provide a sense of belonging in an established community of people actively living according to their ethical ideals.Read More...
You've got FAQsWe have Answers
What is the Ethical Society and the Ethical Movement? Which goals are stressed when developing curriculum? How are parents involved in the classes?Read More...
Youth GroupAges 14 to 22
Our Youth Group is a place for our Sunday school graduates (usually aged 14 to 22) to do good work and hang out.Read More...
Our longest-running Adult Ed program is an official chapter of the Socrates Cafe movement to bring philosophy outside the academic setting. It started in Montclair, NJ to help those of us who are not professional philosophers develop our critical-thinking skills by interacting respectfully and actively with others who share a love of ideas.
Socrates CafeLast Monday, 7pm
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We show all kinds of films, including Indies, Lost Classics and some mainstream Hollywood productions to provoke discussion. Some are pure fluff - but really good fluff! We follow the film with a discussion. But this isn't a classroom and the discussions aren't academic. There is an opportunity to share your reaction with others informally.
Bergen County Film SeriesFirst Friday, 7pm
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Come spend an evening developing any true personal story - 15 minutes or so – about a real event or experience, big or little, that you might like to share with an audience. Workshops are led by members who have MOTH development training. Learn:
How to select a life event, frame the story, develop it, and share it in an entertaining way.
Do Tell! True Stories NightUsually 2nd Friday, 7pm
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iChildhood
In this column, Janet Glass explores the challenges of raising children in a wired world, which requires a new type of awareness from parents.
The Spread of Democracy
Democracy is spreading. This column by our representatives to the UN describes what that means for human rights.
Religion and Religious Violence
Leader Joseph Chuman discusses how religion relates to violence in general and to terror in particular.
The Israel-Palestinian Conflict: Each Side’s Contrasting Narratives
Each side in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has its own narrative. What is important for understanding of both sides is to know what they leave out.
How to Tell the Difference Between Right and Wrong
Let us make up a myth to provide ourselves with moral backbone. As long as we are careful to bear in mind that it is a myth, the overall effect should be positive.
Ethical Dilemmas of Globalization
Some say globalization has created a runaway world. Our UN correspondent looks at the contentious issue of globalization in trade and its effects on the poor as well as the rich.
Darwin’s Challenge to Religion and the Religious Response
Leader Joseph Chuman looks at why creationism is so popular and offers a proper religious response to Darwinism.
Free Will: The Last Great Lie
Robert Gulack assembles all the available evidence, which has piled higher and higher in the last 100 years, to refute the notion of free will.
What to Do When Life Is Not Fair
The antidote to injustice is action. Take unfairness and transform it into a task, says Leader Joseph Chuman.
