Ongoing Exhibit: 'Albert Einstein, Champion of Social Justice'

As part of our 1,000 Cranes of Peace Project and in partnership with the Princeton Einstein Museum of Science, our Society will host an exhibit honoring Albert Einstein’s lesser-known legacy as a civil-rights advocate and ethical leader.

The exhibit, from Aug. 6 at 7 pm through Sept. 7 at noon, will be on display during the candlelight vigil on Aug. 6, as well as Sunday mornings, except Aug. 31, from 10:30 am to noon.

• Discover Einstein’s deep commitment to racial and social justice.
• Learn about his connection to the Ethical Culture Movement; he was the keynote speaker at its 75th anniversary.
• Explore his complex role in the development of the atomic bomb, including his later regret: “I made one great mistake in my life… when I signed the letter to President Roosevelt recommending that atom bombs be made.”

Our 1,000 Cranes of Peace Project, including this exhibit, the candlelight vigil, and a family workshop on Aug. 24, was inspired by the story of Sadako Sasaki, a young Hiroshima survivor who later died from radiation poisoning.

While in the hospital, she began folding 1,000 origami cranes, based on the Japanese legend that doing so would grant her a wish for healing. Whether or not she reached her goal, Sadako’s cranes have become a global symbol of peace and remembrance—and now, our inspiration.

We invite you to get details on all events in our 1,000 Cranes of Peace Project and to join us!