ERTF Movie Screening
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesFollowing the potluck and discussion, stay for a movie screening at 4pm with the members of the Ending Racism Task Force. Title to be announced.
Souls Shot Portrait Project Exhibition
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesTHE PHILADELPHIA ETHICAL SOCIETY presents Souls Shot Portrait Project Exhibition Collier Gallery and Weston Room* May 3 through 29, 2023 Souls Shot Portrait Project pairs fine artists with families and friends of victims of gun violence. The artists create portraits using diverse approaches and emphasize the individuality and uniqueness of the victims portrayed. The exhibition is a truly moving tribute. [...]
The Green and Red Roots of May Day
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesHugh Taft-Morales Leader, Philadelphia Ethical Society May Day brings to mind both maypole dancers and Soviet-era military parades. Most who celebrate May 1 rejoice in nature and the imminence of summer. But others associate the day with the movement for economic justice by socialist and labor organizations. Hugh examines the holiday’s dual origins. What lessons [...]
Under-40 Social Gathering
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin Hugh Taft-Morales in the Leader’s Office for a video, conversation, and appetizers! RSVP to Hugh LeaderHugh@phillyethics.org.
Introduction to Ethical Humanism
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin Hugh in-person and on Zoom for this overview of Ethical Humanism’s history, philosophy, and current community in Philadelphia. In-person at 1906 Rittenhouse Square and on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3917679274
Lunch with Leader Hugh
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesPack your lunch and join Hugh in the Leader’s Office for casual conversation before summer sweeps him away!
Chair Yoga with Oliver Jane Jorgensen
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin our Community Life Coordinator, Oliver Jane, as they teach an hour-long Chair Yoga class at the Society. The class is accessible to all ages and abilities. This is a very gentle Yoga class that utilizes the support of a chair. The practice promotes stress reduction, relaxation, and positive moods. Great for older bodies, stiff bodies, [...]
Game: Peeling the Onion
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin Hugh, facilitator Redwood Kardon, and members of Friends in the City in the Leader’s Office for this get-to-know-you activity. Our lives comprise layers of experiences and stories. Share what you want as we peel those layers together. Great for those new to the Ethical Society! RSVP to Hugh: hughtm@gmail.com Space is limited.
Did Communism Liberate Women? Examples from Eastern Europe
Melissa Feinberg Rutgers University-New Brunswick Usually equated in the West with tyranny, Communism in Eastern Europe was rife with seeming contradictions. The system censored books but also ended illiteracy. Finding bananas in a store was almost impossible; yet the average person had more to eat than ever. Feinberg, chair of the Rutgers-New Brunswick history department, [...]
Lunch with Leader Hugh on Zoom
Bring your own (real) lunch for this virtual gathering. Join Hugh and the Baltimore Ethical Society on Zoom.