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“UBUNTU ETHICS AND RESTORATIVE JUSTICE” with Joe Palau, ESNW Member

November 5, 2024 by Robin

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December 1st, 2024

Joe will explore the leading principles of Ubuntu Ethics made famous by Bishop Tutu during the reconciliation process that followed abolishing Apartheid in South Africa in the 1990s. He will compare Ubuntu Ethics to Western Communitarian Ethics and how it supports Restorative Justice for long standing social injustice.

Joe Palau holds a PhD in philosophy from Binghamton University. Joe ran the NYSEC Sunday School program and served as Head of Ethics for the Ethical Culture Fieldston School. As member of the Northern Westchester Society, he served on its Board, and he taught at the Ethical Culture Lay Leadership program in North Carolina.  Today, Joe teaches ethics and first-year philosophy at Southern New Hampshire University. 

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“FINDING CALM IN THE CHAOS: Discovering Health, Happiness and Inner Peace Through Meditation” with Cheryl Smith Alvarez, Certified Teacher of Transcendental Meditation

February 28, 2026 By Robin

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WHEN (AND HOW) TO SAY NO with Graham Parsons, Visiting Professor of Philosophy, Vassar College

February 26, 2026 By Robin

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“ETHICAL CULTURE AT 150” Dr. Richard Koral, Leader, New York Society for Ethical Culture and The Ethical Humanist Society of Long Island

February 20, 2026 By Robin

Watch the full platform here. Sunday, February 22nd at 11:00 AM: It says a great deal about a … [Read More...]

“A MUSICAL AUTOBIOGRAPHY” with with Adam Stockman, Poet, Muscian

February 19, 2026 By Robin

Sunday, March 1st at 11:00 AM: Though it may not connect to any particular ethical topic, Adam … [Read More...]

“ESNW SONG CIRCLE” with Adam Stockman, Poet, Musician

February 17, 2026 By Robin

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