The Humanities have long been under attack for being “useless” or even “dangerous.” Matthew Miller will discuss the future of Humanities education, why it’s relevant and useful in pursuit of the Good Life. Teaneck NJ and Zoom. Email [email protected] by noon on Friday for the Zoom link.

Not Too Spooky Haunted House! Perfect for kids & fun-loving adults! Wander through a maze of friendly ghosts, wacky witches, games, trick-or-treating & surprises. 🍬👻 🕓 Sat Oct 25 (4–8pm) & Sun Oct 26 (12–4pm) 📍 Ethical Culture Society, 687 Larch Ave, Teaneck 🎟️ $15 at door (kids 2 & under free).

We’ll illuminate the issue of light pollution with an evening of fun and science. Join us for music, telescopes and astronomy, science exhibits, vendor displays, and refreshments. $10 admission; $5 for students. Let’s help bring back the stars!

Come help make and glaze clay bowls. A teen assistant will help the youngest bowl makers. The bowls will be fired and sold as a fundraiser on Nov. 23, with soup. Proceeds dentated to families with a relative at Delaney Hall in Newark. This event is at the meetinghouse, with no Zoom option.

One of the first great kings of Persia used the media of his day to humiliate rivals. Later, a brilliant general used enlightened propaganda on that king’s descendant. Arrogance, magnanimity, betrayal, & retribution unfold in beautiful art. Teaneck NJ & Zoom. www.meetup.com/ethicalfocus...

Sunday, Oct. 5, 12:45 pm: Wait, Who are the Good Guys? Leader Curt Collier will have a monthly Soup Symposium, lively conversations exploring the history of Western philosophy and ideas. Optional soup (including vegetarian choices) and roll will be available for just $6.

After World War II, Albert Camus found a changed world and a changed self. What did Camus discover in that moment of reflection, and how can his insight inspire those of us striving to confront injustice in our own time? Teaneck, NJ or email [email protected] for the zoom link.

Audrey Kindred, president of the National Ethical Service, represents Ethical Culture at the UN, discusses this liaison to the UN and its global goals: to stand up for global peace, including the Rights of the Child. Teaneck NJ & Zoom. Email [email protected] for the link.

A great day out at the Hayden Planetarium.

Open Mic Variety Night, Friday, Sept. 19, 7-9:30 pm, Teaneck NJ: Take to the stage (or not) for entertaining music, poetry, and storytelling. Sign ups at 6:30 pm. Suggested donation: $5. A piano and sound equipment is available; snacks and beverages available for purchase. Join us!

Kathy O’Leary, Pax Christi USA discusses Delaney Hall in Newark, where immigrants are being detained, and what we can do. Teaneck NJ & Zoom. Email [email protected] by noon on Friday for the Zoom link.

Connect with like-minded organizations, explore volunteer opportunities, attend dynamic workshops, engage in ethical actions, and become part of a collective effort to defend democratic values and build a more inclusive future. Teaneck NJ and Zoom. Email [email protected] for the Zoom link.

Reason provides clarity and structure, while feelings reveal values and meaning. Rather than suppressing one for the other, wise decision-making comes from reflecting and letting each inform us. Be part of the conversation! Teaneck NJ & Zoom. Email [email protected] for the link.

Your voice & actions matter. Connect with like-minded organizations, explore volunteer opportunities, attend workshops, and be part of an effort to defend democratic values. Teaneck NJ & Zoom. (Email [email protected] by Fri noon for the Zoom link.)

Hands-on peace workshop & global exchange. - Fold origami cranes - Create “peace packages” for school partners in Mexico & Japan, who'll send packages in return - Reflect on the legacy of the atomic bomb and using science for good - Honor the past & build a peaceful future ethicalfocus.org/cranes/

This conversation, facilitated by Social Action Chair Lisa Schwartz, provides a space for reflection, support, and meaningful conversation in response to growing concern and emotional fatigue in today’s political climate. Teaneck NJ & Zoom. Email [email protected] by Friday for the Zoom link

Super-agers are a diverse bunch; they don’t share a magic diet, exercise regimen or medication. But the one thing that does unite them is “how they view the importance of social relationships”. Come to an Ethical Culture Gathering and meet us friendly folks! www.nytimes.com/2025/08/07/w...

David Sprintzen, scholar of Albert Camus, will discuss his new book. Brunch at 10 am: $12. Reservations recommended. Email [email protected]. Talk at 10:30 am: This talk is free. If you can't make it to Teaneck NJ, email [email protected] by noon on Fri for the Zoom link.

Fun times in #BergenCountyNJ .

Save the date for the Northern NJ Sanctuary Coalition Benefit Dinner. Sunday, October 19, 2025 3:30 pm - 7. $100 per person

HOLD THE DATE Grupo Cajola Invites You Sat, Sept 27, 2025 2 - 5 PM at The Ethical Cultural Society of Bergen County, Teaneck 201 344 9856 Join us for a cultural afternoon including typical food, music & poetry. TICKETS: Includes Food $35 in advance

Many thanks to @everylibrary.bsky.social for the compelling write-up on our campaign to support libraries under threat. We’re proud to be featured, grateful for the spotlight on this vital work, and would be glad to stand alongside others doing the same! medium.com/everylibrary...

Philosopher Massimo Pigliucci continues our Philosopher’s Series. Brunch - 10 am - $12 per person. Email [email protected] to reserve spot. Talk - 10:30 am: Free & open to all in Teaneck NJ. [email protected] by noon Fri for the Zoom link. ethicalfocus.org/philosophers... #Stoicism

Curt Collier is on Governors Island for the National Park Service teaching youth #HistoricPreservation. The gray doors you see are the originals from Teddy Roosevelt’s barn at Sagamore Hill. They had rotted, so they're restoring them using traditional methods-passing on skills, history, & values.

A fun pop culture moment—with a surprising Ethical Culture connection! One of our Sunday School alums brings her thoughtful voice to this smart, engaging discussion: www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRq5...

We kick off Philosophers in Teaneck w/"The Work Ethic". Brunch 10am ($12, RSVP: [email protected]) Talk 10:30am (In Teaneck, NJ & Zoom –[email protected] for link) Next up: Aug 3 – Massimo Pigliucci: Beyond Stoicism Aug 10 – David Sprintzen: Emergence ethicalfocus.org/philosophers-brunch

Flowers with black eyes stare accusingly at me. I am innocent. Monday #haiku (35)

Conversemos offers people with at least basic knowledge of Spanish an opportunity to be immersed in Spanish language and culture. Let’s talk! On Zoom. For the Zoom link, please email Silvia Acosta at [email protected].

Paulo Ribeiro: Using Games and Digital Technology to Teach History - Watch on YouTube www.youtube.com/watch?v=oILA...

Open Mic Variety Night invites members and visitors to the stage for entertaining music, poetry, and storytelling. Sign up at the door, starting at 7 pm, to participate or just show up to appreciate! A piano and sound equipment is available; snacks and beverages available for purchase. Join us!

Humans have always been interested in depicting their histories for education & entertainment. Gaming expert, Paulo Ribeiro, will talk about making immersive tools for historical experiences and how educators are leveraging them. Teaneck NJ & Zoom. Email [email protected] for the link.

Join us at the MLK Jr. pedestrian footbridge on the FDU Campus. Our team will have hands-on activities, about the crucial role of the Hackensack River in our local ecosystem and about the threats posed by climate change. We’d love to see you there! Find out more: ethicalfocus.org/city-of-wate...

Something on your mind? Bring it to this Socrates on Sunday, the summertime version of Socrates Café. The topic for discussion will be chosen by the participants, guided by facilitator Anu Padki. Teaneck NJ & Zoom. Email [email protected] by noon on Friday for the Zoom link.

Group discount tickets to blockbuster Hayden Planetarium show, “Encounters in the Milky Way”. Gather on Sat, Sept. 13, at 10:45 am for the show, followed by a picnic in the park. There're 40 discounted tickets--first-come, first-served. See more & get your ticket ethicalfocus.org/understandin...

Award-winning investigative journalist @juliaangwin.com Julia Angwin on reversing America's slide into authoritarian government. In Teaneck we begin at 10:30 am & join Julia's talk at 11. Or register directly with the American Ethical Union for the Zoom link: aeu.org/2025/05/cour...

“The 1619 Project” is the foundation for a fuller understanding of the inequities that divide our society. Our speaker, Jim White, says we must rally to support fully anti-racist, anti-sexist education. Teaneck NJ. Or email admin@ethicalfocus by Friday noon for the Zoom link.

Across the generations, members sang together, danced together, learned from one another, laughed, and played, including competing in a scavenger hunt that was pure fun––thank you, Rob Eigenbrod––all in the comfortable setting of our annual Community Weekend at Stony Point, NY, June 6-8.

What words of wisdom from your dad have stuck with you all these years? What did you learn from watching him? This Father’s Day, bring a story to share so we can all benefit from the wisdom of our earliest teachers. Teaneck NJ or email [email protected] by noon on Friday for the Zoom link.

The producers of "Zoom, A New Musical," Tony Schwab and David Gopoian, are holding auditions at the meetinghouse on Monday evening, June 9. The musical will be performed on our meetinghouse stage Friday and Saturday, Aug. 8-9.

STREAM TEAM WADES IN AND GETS TO WORK Wading in, turning over rocks, and collecting specimens––all part of studying macro-invertebrates, which are clues to the health and ecology of a stream. Our intrepid citizen scientists, w/Leader Curt Collier, got to work at Trotters Branch stream in Elizabeth.

Terrific article about our sister Society in NYC. www.westsiderag.com/2025/05/28/s...

We celebrate 3 more Sunday School graduates will share presentations on their ethical points of view. Graduates have been working with member-mentors on their projects, the centerpiece of their coming-of-age ceremony. Teaneck NJ or email [email protected] by noon on Friday for the zoom link.

Turning military uniforms into paper can transform grief for veterans and their families. Jan Barry–author, journalist, and veteran–has been honored for his work with the Combat Paper NJ Project. He’ll share his experiences on the front lines of this healing work. Teaneck, NJ & Zoom.

May 18 we celebrate our young members! Three Sunday School graduates will share presentations on their ethical points of view. Graduates have been working with member-mentors on their coming-of-age projects. Teaneck NJ & Zoom -- email [email protected] by noon Friday for the link.

What words of wisdom from your mom ring in your ears? What lessons did you absorb watching her? This Mother’s Day, bring a story to share so we can all learn from the collective wisdom of our earliest and enduring teachers, our mothers. Teaneck NJ & Zoom. [email protected] for the link.

For the past three years, the Ethical Culture Society has been a committed partner of Hudson River Foundation. Eels provide an indicator of river ecosystem health. Monitoring their presence in the Hackensack helps assess the overall condition of the watershed. www.hudsonriver.org/article/eel-...

Join us the 150-year anniversary of Ethical Culture. We'll present the J. Rubenstein Award to Barbara Giarmo of MLK Birthday Committee & Anthony Torres of Bergen County LGBTQ Alliance. Music and a homemade luncheon. Join us in Teaneck NJ or email [email protected] for the Zoom link.