Leader’s Blog

Between Times

Between Times

In March of 2020, our Ethical Society, like so many institutions, suddenly shifted how it operated.  It was a crisis, and we had to shift right away, without time for planning.  What followed was a mixture of adaptation and innovation, with individuals and our Society...

The Spirit of Play

The Spirit of Play

Our "ethics matters" theme for June has been "play," although I think of that more as an over-arching theme for June, July, and August.  Like other mammals, we play when we are young -- and sometimes when we are not so young.  What are you doing to keep the spirit of...

Making Life Better

Making Life Better

It happened more than 20 years ago, but I can remember it like it was yesterday.  One of those moments so powerful, yet so simple. I was driving down a city street I’d driven down hundreds of times before. The light was green, and I drove through it.  I think I’m always mindful when I’m driving of what’s going on around me, even when the light is green.

The Story of Love

The Story of Love

I've been thinking a lot about love lately.  Not the kind of intimate partner love (though I'm glad to have that in my life), but the expansive love that is wider than our personal relationships.  The Revolutionary Love conference reminded me again of the power of...

Hate Has No Home Here

Hate Has No Home Here

Writing as the Leader of the Riverdale-Yonkers Society for Ethical Culture, I am saddened at the outbreak of antisemitism over the last few days, as synagogues and Jewish centers were vandalized, including the latest incident Sunday night.  As I write this, it seems...

A Lifetime of Becoming

A Lifetime of Becoming

This week, I thought I'd share some personal reflections on "becoming." Many of you will have your own stories, and maybe (since May is "story" month at RYSEC) you might also consider putting your story of becoming into writing.  Or digital words. You can become...

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