Ethical Humanist Society of Long Island

Our EHSLI Summer Sundays Continue for one more week
Join us Sunday 9/124 at 11:00am -Hybrid Meeting
Guest Speaker: EHSLI Board President Richard DiCecio
Discussion: Back to the Future

COVID interrupted our daily lives for over two years… zoom and other electronic devices enabled us to have some semblance of connection to our loved ones and friends and for many, it allowed them to work, socialize, be intellectually challenged, and to be entertained and amused!! What were we, at EHSLI, doing before COVID? Some of those activities have resumed. Platforms, fund raiser talks, and most recently, the once-a-month Coffee House for example. This Sunday I hope to elicit your ideas for ‘Back to Future’. What activities from our past would you like to see us resume? What new ideas did you or your group come up with. How could you see yourself having a role in making your ideas happen. All this while being in a group of members new and ‘old’.

Join us in person at 38 Old Country Road
Or, Stay Home and Stay Connected
To join our meeting via Zoom, please click on this link or cut and paste it into your browser:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87199821900

Our EHSLI Summer Sundays Continue!
Join us Sunday 8/18/24 at 11:00am
Guest Speaker: Steven Seider
Discussion: The Doctor/Patient Relationship: What An Ethical Humanist Should Know

Steven Seiden received his undergraduate degree from Harvard and his medical degree from NYU School of Medicine. After completing his residency at Mt. Sinai Hospital in Manhattan and his cardiology fellowship at Montefiore Hospital in the Bronx, he practiced cardiology on Long Island for nearly 40 years.

He served as the director of the CCU at South Nassau Hospital for 20 years and is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. Additionally, he has been an attending physician at St. Francis Hospital, North Shore University Hospital, and NYU Long Island Hospital.

His current interests include evidence-based medicine, cognitive bias in medical decision-making, and the critical appraisal of medical literature.

The Our Times Coffehouse 🎉 Season Opening Celebration with a rare appearance by Grammy Award Winning Songwriter 🎶 JULIE GOLD 🎶 !

WHEN: Friday, September 6th
TIME: 7:00pm Doors Open,
7:30 Open mic, 8:30 Julie Gold
WHERE: EHLSI 38 Old Country Road, Garden City
Sugg DONATION: $25, includes Performance& Season Opener Celebration 🎉

Yes, THAT Julie Gold, the Greenwich Village Fast Folk songwriting legend, whose “From a Distance,” as recorded by Bette Midler, won the Grammy for Song of the Year in 1991 and has been played on the radio close to 5 million times!

Besides the Divine Miss M, the song has been recorded by Nancy Griffith, Jewel, Cliff Richard, The African Children’s Choir, Judy Collins, The Byrds and Donna Summer.

Other artists who have recorded Julie Gold songs include Patti LaBelle, Patti LuPone, Lea Salonga, Andrea Marcovicci, Carol Woods, Sinead O’Connor and Kathie Lee Gifford, and her jingle “We’re 4 New York” was used by WNBC TV for years.

She’s also written books enjoyed by children and adults.

Through it all, she is still a down-to-Earth songwriter from Philadelphia with great stories to tell, songs to sing, who hasn’t let it all go to her head. She doesn’t do concerts as often as she used to, so don’t miss this opportunity!

Still not convinced?
Check her out at JulieGold.com

🚨 REMINDER 🚨
Immediately following our Colloquy guest speakers, volunteers from Nassau County ACLU and Planned Parenthood will speak to us about the New York State Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) AKA PROPOSITION 1 that will be on the ballot on November 5th.

The speakers will educate us about how we can get involved in this important effort to prohibit discrimination and protect our rights to reproductive freedom in New York.

Join Us this Sunday, 8/11/24 at 11am for EHSLI’s COLLOQUY GROUP Summer Session!

GUEST SPEAKERS:
Duffy Spencer, Rich DiCecio, Ginger Handler & Elayne Gersten will explore their personal insights & experiences on the theme of forgiveness.

WHAT IS COLLOQUY?
A Colloquy is a structured, yet open, conversation format that encourages deep reflection and dialogue among its participants.

THIS INTERACTIVE SESSION will allow for meaningful exchanges, and participants are invited to contribute their own reflections and engage in the discussion.

Attention NON PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS!
Office Rental Space Available SEPTEMBER 1st

Join us at 11:00am August 4th for our EHSLI Summer Sundays!
David Alexander is our guest who will speak about Tai Chi Chuan.

Speaking about Tai Chi Chuan

Tai Chi Chuan is a practice with a 700 year history. More important, scientific research has shown its significant benefits for regulation of blood pressure and cholesterol, fall prevention, and brain health.

As a form of moving meditation, the inner focus of Tai Chi Chuan movement helps clear the mind and body for more well-being, energy, and joyfulness.

David Alexander has had a lifelong involvement with Tai Chi Chuan. His teaching methods enhance health and well-being, and are based on the dynamic energy that is central to Tai Chi Chuan. He received his teaching certification and advanced diploma from the renowned Grandmaster William C.C. Chen, and continued to practice and assistant teach alongside GM Chen for over 40 years, while also running his own teaching practice in Long Island, NY.

https://www.insightandenergy.com/

Join us in person at 38 Old Country Road

Or, Stay Home and Stay Connected

To join our meeting via Zoom, please click on this link or cut and paste it into your browser:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87199821900

Meeting ID: 871 9982 1900
Dial-in: 1 929 436 2866 US (New York)

The meeting starts promptly at 11:00
please join the Zoom by 10:55

Join Us for Our ☀️ Summer Sundays ☀️ at
11:00am with this week’s guest speaker:
Dr. Duffy Spencer !

☀️ EHSLI SUMMER SUNDAYS ARE HERE
☀️ Join Us Sunday 7.28.24 at 11am
☀️ Hybrid: In Person in the Comfort of Your Home
☀️ Guest Speaker: Dr. Duffy Spencer

So What Do I Know About Relationships?

Relationships are central to our lives, yet sometimes healthy and happy relationships elude us.

What goes wrong?

How can we avoid common pitfalls?

Duffy Spencer joined the EHLI in 1970 as a college student. She considers it to be one of the best decision of her life. She led Long Island Society’s National Ethical Youth Organization (now known as YES, the Young Ethical Society) for two years. She also served as an Ethical Leader in Training from 1980 to 1982.

Duffy holds a Ph.D in Sociology, a Masters in Education and a Masters in Mental Health Counseling. She is a Psychotherapist in private practice and works with individuals and couples on Trauma, Recovery and creating excellent relationships to one’s self and others.

To join our meeting via Zoom, please click on this link or cut and paste it into your browser:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87199821900

Meeting ID: 871 9982 1900

Please join by 11, the meeting will be closed at 11:10

☀️ EHSLI SUMMER SUNDAYS ARE HERE !
☀️ Join Us Sunday 7.21.24 at 11am
☀️ Hybrid: In Person in the Comfort of Your Home
☀️ Guest Speaker: David Israel

This weeks topic is “Politics is Not a Dirty Word”.

David Israel brings us his observations drawn from 30+ years as a political action leader for teachers in Nassau County, Albany & Washington. He will also share lessons learned about bringing people together to support a common cause.

After college David became a public school English teacher for five years in Attleboro, Massachusetts, followed by 42 years in East Williston, New York.

For nearly 40 years, David Israel was the president of the East Williston Teachers Association. Of those 40, nearly 30 of those years he led political action for the New York State United Teachers in Nassau County and headed its Vote-Cope operation.

During my his few years of service, David was the elected representative of the North Nassau region NYSUT’s Board of Directors.

David Israel founded and led one of the earliest benefit trust funds and also founded and led a scholarship foundation for young people aspiring to be public school teachers.

To join our meeting via Zoom, please click on this link or cut and paste it into your browser:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87199821900

Meeting ID: 871 9982 1900

Please join by 11, the meeting will be closed at 11:10

TWO (2) OFFICE SPACES FOR RENT
AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER
(Only Non-Profit Organizations Need Apply)
Located at 38 Old Country Rd., Garden City, NY

• Two Individual Offices of 238 sq. ft. each
• Long Term Leasing individually or together
• Conference Room Available Holds 50
• Large Auditorium Available for Larger Events
• Reasonable Rates
• Free Parking, Ample Space
• Walking Distance from the Nassau County Seat,
LIRR & Winthrop Hospital

For More Info Click Here
➡️ https://ehsli.org/rental-space/office-space/

📱 516-741-7304
📧 [email protected]

☀️ EHSLI SUMMER SUNDAYS ARE HERE
☀️ Join Us Sunday 7.28.24 at 11am
☀️ Hybrid: In Person in the Comfort of Your Home
☀️ Guest Speaker: Dr. Duffy Spencer

So What Do I Know About Relationships?

Relationships are central to our lives, yet sometimes healthy and happy relationships elude us.

What goes wrong?

How can we avoid common pitfalls?

Duffy Spencer joined the EHLI in 1970 as a college student. She considers it to be one of the best decision of her life. She led Long Island Society’s National Ethical Youth Organization (now known as YES, the Young Ethical Society) for two years. She also served as an Ethical Leader in Training from 1980 to 1982.

Duffy holds a Ph.D in Sociology, a Masters in Education and a Masters in Mental Health Counseling. She is a Psychotherapist in private practice and works with individuals and couples on Trauma, Recovery and creating excellent relationships to one’s self and others.

To join our meeting via Zoom, please click on this link or cut and paste it into your browser:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87199821900

Meeting ID: 871 9982 1900

Please join by 11, the meeting will be closed at 11:10

Ethical Humanist Leader Hugh Taft-Morales has an exciting new podcast series: In Good We Trust. Several times a month he offers 8-10 minute explorations of the ethical challenges we all face.

In Good We Trust: a podcast about being human also on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music or visit the Philadelphia Ethical Society website.

In Good We Trust a podcast about being human

TWO (2) OFFICE SPACES FOR RENT
(Only Non-Profit Organizations Need Apply)
Located at 38 Old Country Rd., Garden City, NY

• Two Individual Offices of 238 sq. ft. each
• Long Term Leasing individually or together
• Conference Room Available Holds 50
• Large Auditorium Available for Larger Events
• Reasonable Rates
• Free Parking, Ample Space
• Walking Distance from the Nassau County Seat,
LIRR & Winthrop Hospital

For More Info Click Here
➡️ https://ehsli.org/rental-space/office-space/

📱 516-741-7304
📧 [email protected]

TWO OFFICE SPACES AVAILABLE AT EHSLI!

Great office spaces available Old Country Rd, Garden City, for long term leasing, separately or both together.

Available are: two individual offices (230 sq ft each)
A conference room for meetings up to 50 people
Large auditorium that can be used for larger events
Reasonable rates
Ample free parking
Short walk from the Nassau County Seat, Winthrop University Hospital and the Mineola train station.
Non-profit organization only to apply
More Info Call: 516-741-7304

Congratulations to EHSLI youth group alumni Ryan Dobrin! Ryan is Associate Director of Merrily We Roll Along, which won a Tony Award for best revival of a musical. He is holding the Tony of (and being kissed by) Jonathan Groff who won the award for Best Lead Actor in a Musical.

Join us this Sunday at 11:00 am for our weekly !

Arthur Dobrin is Leader Emeritus of the Ethical Humanist Society of Long Island and Professor Emeritus at Hofstra University, where he continues to teach applied ethics in the areas of business and media.

Arthur is the author, coauthor, and/or editor of more than twenty books, including most recently The Lost Art of Happiness, This Red Land & Where We Started.

Arthur received a BA in History from CCNY, MA in Human Relations from NYU and DSW in Social Welfare from Adelphi University.

Arthur and his wife Lyn were Peace Corps volunteers in Kenya.

Little 2 year old Zoe Gutierrez, from Westbury, reads Goodnight Moon as her mommy shops at Ethical Friends of Children.

📸 used with permission

Join Us & Our Guest Speaker Gershon Baskin This Sunday at 11:00 for our Hybrid .

Gershon Baskin, Ph.D., serves as the Middle East Director of ICO – International Communities Organization, a British NGO dedicated to conflict resolution in regions with failed peace processes. Additionally, he directs the Holy Land Bond, an impact investment fund promoting reconciliation in Israel and Palestine. Notably, Dr. Baskin facilitated a secret direct back channel between Israel and Hamas, leading to the successful negotiation for the release of abducted Israeli soldier Gilead Schalit.

From 2012 to 2020, he served as Country Manager for Palestine at Gigawatt Global, focusing on developing solar energy projects. Dr. Baskin co-founded the Israel/Palestine Center for Research and Information (IPCRI) from 1988 to 2011, fostering joint Israeli-Palestinian initiatives.

During Yitzhak Rabin’s Premiership, Dr. Baskin advised on the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. He is a prolific columnist, contributing to various publications such as the Jerusalem Post, the Times of Israel, and AlQuds Newspaper.

Dr. Baskin holds a Ph.D. in International Affairs from the University of Greenwich, focusing on Jerusalem’s future. He authored “Jerusalem of Peace” and “In Pursuit of Peace in Israel and Palestine,” receiving international acclaim. Recipient of several peace prizes, including the Leading Peace Activist award from the Luxembourg Peace Foundation in 2023, Dr. Baskin continues his dedication to peace-building efforts.

One Week From Today!!!
Will You Be There ?!

📣 OUR TIMES COFFEEHOUSE & EHSLI PRESENT
🎶 🎶 MAD AGNES 🎶🎶

Friday, June 14th 7:00 PM

Suggested Donation $20 (cash at the door)
Open Mic 7:30 Mad Agnes performance 8:30
38 Old Country Road, Garden City, NY

Mad Agnes is what happens when 3 incredibly creative, talented, classically trained musicians devote themselves to folk music.

It ain’t your typical 3-chord songs!

Mad Agnes has won hearts on two continents with their signature intricate harmonies and compelling songwriting. The genre-bending trio—Margo Hennebach, Adrienne Jones and Mark Saunders—weaves contemporary folk with a nod to Celtic, an element of vocal improv and top-notch arrangements into an exciting, inclusive performance.

Lately using only one microphone, early-radio style, they transport and tickle audiences using guitars, mandolin, percussion, an inventive keyboard and three-part harmonies as tight as jeans from the dryer.

Their 5th and most recent album, Likely Story – An Eclectic Collection of Songs for the Soul, hit the Top-10 on the Folk Alliance International Radio Chart this past February.

“You don´t have to be gay to be a supporter – you just have to be a human.”

~ Daniel Radcliffe

EHSLI is your ally. Welcome to 2024!
You are always welcome here.
❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🖤🤍🤎

Join Us Tomorrow, Sunday 6/2 at 11:00 for our Weekly !

Our Guest Speaker Hugh Taft-Morales serves as the Leader of the Philadelphia Ethical Society and the Baltimore Ethical Society, and he is a member of the Ethical Action Committee of the American Ethical Union (AEU).

Hugh taught philosophy and history for twenty-five years in Washington, D.C., before transitioning into Ethical Culture Leadership. In April 2009, he graduated from the Humanist Institute and became certified as an Ethical Culture Leader by the AEU in 2010.

Born and raised in Connecticut, Taft-Morales graduated with a B.A. cm laude in American History from Yale University in 1979, and he earned an M.A. in Philosophy from the University of Kent at Canterbury, England, in 1986. He resides in Takoma Park, Maryland, with his wife, Maureen, who works as a Specialist in Latin America for the Congressional Research Service. They have three wonderful adult children – Sean, Maya, and Justin. Hugh’s hobbies include yoga, singing, and playing guitar.

📣 HAVE YOU MARKED YOUR CALENDARS FOR MAD AGNES YET !?📣

Join Us June 14th !

📣 OUR TIMES COFFEEHOUSE & EHSLI PRESENT
🎶 🎶 MAD AGNES 🎶🎶

Friday, June 14th 7:00 PM

Suggested Donation $20 (cash at the door)
Open Mic 7:30 Mad Agnes performance 8:30
38 Old Country Road, Garden City, NY

Mad Agnes is what happens when 3 incredibly creative, talented, classically trained musicians devote themselves to folk music.

It ain’t your typical 3-chord songs!

Mad Agnes has won hearts on two continents with their signature intricate harmonies and compelling songwriting. The genre-bending trio—Margo Hennebach, Adrienne Jones and Mark Saunders—weaves contemporary folk with a nod to Celtic, an element of vocal improv and top-notch arrangements into an exciting, inclusive performance.

Lately using only one microphone, early-radio style, they transport and tickle audiences using guitars, mandolin, percussion, an inventive keyboard and three-part harmonies as tight as jeans from the dryer.

Their 5th and most recent album, Likely Story – An Eclectic Collection of Songs for the Soul, hit the Top-10 on the Folk Alliance International Radio Chart this past February.

On Saturday EHSLI had volunteers from the Rotary Club helping us in the garden today weeding and planting native plants. They had given us a grant to purchase the plants and today was Rotary Day of Service!

Thank you for all your hard work!

Join Us for Our at 11:00am

Russell Neufeld is a graduate of the LIEHS Sunday school, a lifetime public defender and death penalty abolitionist. He was the attorney-in-charge of the New York Legal Aid Society’s Capital Division, Criminal Defense Division and Criminal Practice.

EHSLI members were in Albany lobbying for public banking yesterday.

Join Our Fabulous FUNdraiser Zoom Event!
Music Appreciation with Mel Haber
When: Monday, May 20th
Time: 7:00pm SHARP!
Where: Zoom
How: Details Below

OPERA’S MOST FAMOUS MELODIES

Monday, May 20th NEW DATE
7:00-8:30
see below for information on signing up

Many people have the idea that opera involves overweight singers standing on stage and bellowing loud noises in a boring, sleep inducing production. That may be true, to some extent, when the singing, staging and conducting is poor to mediocre.

Mel Haber would like to demonstrate, on the other hand, that opera singing can be beautiful and exciting if the singers are wonderful and the music melodic.

Come to this program to see and hear videos of great singers singing the most popular of arias, duets, quartets, and sextets.

Because so many people like to compare singers, Mel is going to include three arias each sung by two different singers. After hearing each aria, we will get to discuss which singer we liked better and why.

You don’t have to know anything about opera, nor do you ever have to have gone to an opera to appreciate this program. You are welcome even if you have a negative opinion of the opera you have heard so far.

Some of the music you will hear is so famous that it’s likely you will recognize and enjoy many of the arias and duets that will be played.

SIGN UP:
The suggested contribution amount is
$25 per Zoom window.
Your contribution will benefit
The Ethical Humanist Society of Long Island

To make your $25 contribution via credit card, please click on this link:
https://www.ehsli.org/social-action/give/
Click on the donate button, & choose Special Events from the menu.
Then, email: [email protected] and let us know your email address for the Zoom link.

If you prefer, mail a check payable to The Ethical Humanist Society of Long Island to 38 Old Country Road, Garden City, NY. 11530. Please include your email address.

Questions? Contact the office at: [email protected] or 516-741-7304

The Zoom link will be sent when the contribution is received

📣 OUR TIMES COFFEEHOUSE & EHSLI PRESENT
🎶 🎶 MAD AGNES 🎶🎶

Friday, June 14th 7:00 PM

Suggested Donation $20 (cash at the door)
Open Mic 7:30 Mad Agnes performance 8:30
38 Old Country Road, Garden City, NY

Mad Agnes is what happens when 3 incredibly creative, talented, classically trained musicians devote themselves to folk music.

It ain’t your typical 3-chord songs!

Mad Agnes has won hearts on two continents with their signature intricate harmonies and compelling songwriting. The genre-bending trio—Margo Hennebach, Adrienne Jones and Mark Saunders—weaves contemporary folk with a nod to Celtic, an element of vocal improv and top-notch arrangements into an exciting, inclusive performance.

Lately using only one microphone, early-radio style, they transport and tickle audiences using guitars, mandolin, percussion, an inventive keyboard and three-part harmonies as tight as jeans from the dryer.

Their 5th and most recent album, Likely Story – An Eclectic Collection of Songs for the Soul, hit the Top-10 on the Folk Alliance International Radio Chart this past February.

On Sunday EHSLI celebrated Founder’s Day by honoring member Lorraine Agostino.

Our Times Coffeehouse is back at The Ethical Humanist Society of LI. Friday’s show featuring folk songwriting legend Christine Lavin was a great success. Join us on June 14th with Mad Agnes.

EHSLI supports New Hour For Women’s Progect Dignity for a 4th year!

Thanks to all who helped with our self-care bags which will be distributed to women returning to the community after incarceration.

Special thanks to The Weill Fund and to members Susan Feifer and Helene Rudin for their dedication to this wonderful project.