About us
The Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County, in Teaneck, NJ, was founded in 1953 as a progressive, ethics-centered community and is part of the Ethical Culture movement which was founded in New York City in 1873 by Felix Adler. Ethical Culture puts ethics, human flourishing, social justice and political action at the center of the search for a meaningful life.
Join this Meetup group and, better yet, come for a visit! All our Meetup group meetings are open to the public and include more than just Meetup members. Members participate in social justice and community building projects. There's also plenty of opportunities for fun and games through our community wide celebrations.
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Ethics In Action: Masonry Repairs Volunteer Day
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, 72 McBride Ave Ext, Paterson, NJ 07501, USA, Paterson, NJ, USWe welcome volunteers who would like to learn masonry skills while we repair stone walls at Paterson Great Falls National Historic Site.
Under the leadership of Curt Collier, volunteers will be trained in how to safely mix mortar and apply it to cracks throughout the restoration area. Learn how to work with mortar and apply it using professional techniques.
This activity is appropriate for participants 10 years old and up. Wear durable clothes (no shorts) and sturdy shoes.
We will provide all tools and safety equipment, plus water and snacks; you simply need to bring your lunch.Meet at the visitor center parking lot, 72 McBride Avenue, Paterson, NJ. To volunteer, send an email to info@ethicalfocus.org.
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Acclaimed Pianist Jacqueline Schiller in Concert
Location not specified yetAcclaimed pianist Jacqueline Schiller will present “Echoes Across Time: Two Centuries of Piano.”
This magnificent concert includes pieces from Johann Sebastian Bach, Ludwig van Beethoven, Frédéric Chopin, Franz Schubert, Claude Debussy, and Hector Villa-Lobos.Tickets are $28 in advance and $35 at the door, and seating is limited All proceed from the concert benefit the Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County.
Schiller, from Paramus, is an avid recitalist and chamber musician who has performed with many notable orchestras, including the Metropolitan Orchestra, the New York Philharmonic, the Baroque Orchestra of New Jersey, and the North Jersey Symphony and Philharmonic. She has also performed at St. Martin in the Fields in London.
A graduate of The Juilliard School and Mannes College of Music, Schiller is a founding member of the Alacorde Piano Trio. She enjoys collaborating in chamber music ensembles and has participated in the renowned music festivals of Aspen, Tanglewood, Musicisti Americani in Sulmona, Italy, and the Alfred Summer Institute in Alfred, NY.
See the full concert program and learn more about pianist Jacqueline Schiller.
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Sunday Gathering: Let’s Get Real
Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County, 687 Larch Ave, Teaneck, NJ 07666, USA, Teaneck, NJ, USWhen animals become frustrated, they sometimes engage in displacement activities—behaviors that provide an outlet without solving the problem that caused the frustration. Do humans do something similar?
In this talk, Leader Curt Collier will explore how consumption, overwork, social media, spectatorship, and cultural conflict may sometimes serve as substitutes for things people actually want but struggle to obtain: agency, security, recognition, belonging, and meaningful participation. Rather than simply judging these behaviors, we’ll ask: What might they tell us about the needs that are going unmet—and about how those unmet needs are reflected in our society?
This Gathering is at the meetinghouse and on Zoom. To receive the Zoom link, please email admin@ethicalfocus.org by noon on Friday.
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