Socrates Café is a movement to bring philosophy outside the academic setting. Topics are suggested by those present, and one subject is selected by group consensus. In the process, the group is exposed to a wide range of ideas, alternative views, and mental stretching, thereby refining critical thinking abilities. Socrates Cafe is currently on Zoom. […]
This meeting will be held via Zoom, rather than in person. The Zoom link will be in the Weekly Announcements email and posted on the members-only Facebook page. In addition, the link can be obtained by emailing [email protected] Mindfulness at Midday uses a secular and evidence-based series of mindfulness protocols, such as the ones developed […]
Join us for a screening of the documentary "Contradictions: A Question of Faith," by filmmaker Jeremiah Camara. The documentary looks at the saturation of churches in African-American communities co-existing with poverty and powerlessness. Camara, once a member of a large Black church in Cincinnati, Ohio, his hometown, came to believe that most churches were preaching […]
Author and filmmaker Jeremiah Camara will discuss the role of religion in both helping and holding back Black Americans in their push for equity and inclusion. Camara is author of the books "Holy Lockdown: Does the Church Limit Black Progress?" and "New Doubting Thomas: The Bible, Black Folks & Blind Belief." Jeremiah is a creator […]
This meeting will be held via Zoom, rather than in person. The Zoom link will be in the Weekly Announcements email and posted on the members-only Facebook page. In addition, the link can be obtained by emailing [email protected] Mindfulness at Midday uses a secular and evidence-based series of mindfulness protocols, such as the ones developed […]
Our speaker, Lori Lipman Brown, will discuss recent judicial and legislative actions that increase religion's influence on civil law. Lori, who served as the first director of the Secular Coalition for America (2005-2009) and is on its board of directors, is giving the final talk in our speaker series, Is Separation of Church & State […]
Here, folx gather to increase their understanding of concepts in our culture where a diversity of opinion exists and to have their voices heard. The group engages in thoughtful and respectful but challenging conversations around difficult issues. The meeting, facilitated by member Dwight Panozzo, PhD, LCSW, is on Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85437556349
This meeting will be held via Zoom, rather than in person. The Zoom link will be in the Weekly Announcements email and posted on the members-only Facebook page. In addition, the link can be obtained by emailing [email protected] Mindfulness at Midday uses a secular and evidence-based series of mindfulness protocols, such as the ones developed […]
About 19 percent of Americans claim Hispanic heritage, but only 2 percent of scientists are Latinas (only 4 percent are Hispanic males). That percentage drops when you consider the number of Latinas in environmental science. Despite the challenges facing young women of color who want to be scientists, many have succeeded. This morning, environmental scientist […]
This meeting will be held via Zoom, rather than in person. The Zoom link will be in the Weekly Announcements email and posted on the members-only Facebook page. In addition, the link can be obtained by emailing [email protected] Mindfulness at Midday uses a secular and evidence-based series of mindfulness protocols, such as the ones developed […]
Come to the cabaret where science is the star! Using comedy, game-show formats, skits, and other non-traditional teaching formats, young adults will take the stage to share scientific knowledge with other youth and audience members of all ages. Think Saturday Night Live! This is a fun opportunity for fans of science to join together, advance […]
Society member David Bland will moderate a discussion with Jeremy Lentz, executive director of the Teaneck International Film Festival (TIFF), and film historian Richard Koszarski. During the program, the Society will present the Jack Rubenstein Ethical Recognition Award to the Teaneck International Film Festival for its work to create space for narratives that highlight different […]
Socrates Café is a movement to bring philosophy outside the academic setting. Topics are suggested by those present, and one subject is selected by group consensus. In the process, the group is exposed to a wide range of ideas, alternative views, and mental stretching, thereby refining critical thinking abilities. Socrates Cafe is currently on Zoom. […]
This meeting will be held via Zoom, rather than in person. The Zoom link will be in the Weekly Announcements email and posted on the members-only Facebook page. In addition, the link can be obtained by emailing [email protected] Mindfulness at Midday uses a secular and evidence-based series of mindfulness protocols, such as the ones developed […]
