Zakaria Sadeh is a Muslim Palestinian from the West Bank.  He was born in 1978, ten years into the occupation, and grew up in a Muslim village near Nablus, within close proximity to several Jewish settlements.  From an early age, Zakaria felt comfortable talking to his Jewish neighbors.  He learned their language, and because of […]

Rise Against Hunger (RAH) is a Raleigh-based non-profit dedicated to "ending hunger in our lifetime by providing food and life-changing aid to the world's most vulnerable, and creating a global commitment to mobilize the necessary resources."   It was founded in 1998 by Ray Buchanan, a United Methodist minister, and now has locations in Italy, India, […]

EHST will celebrate our Humanist Happy Hour at The Root Cellar in Chapel Hill (750 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd).  Come join us for dinner and whatever you wish to drink.  There should be plenty of parking available.  The restaurant stops serving at 8 pm, and closes shortly thereafter; however, note that Flyleaf Books is […]

Prof. Pedro Lasch will speak to us about his art, and how social issues inform his work.  Prof. Lasch is a visual artist, and a Duke professor. He is also director of the FHI Social Practice Lab at Duke. Solo exhibitions and presentations include Open Routines (QMA), Black Mirror (Nasher), Abstract Nationalism (Phillips Collection) and […]

Earth Day was first celebrated on April 22, 1970.  The celebration has grown from 50 million participants, to more than a billion people celebrating worldwide.  EHST will celebrate Earth Day with reflections by EHST members, music, and foods to enjoy.   Come celebrate with us!