Keep Hope Alive: Our Climate Future

As climate anxiety grows and some commentators argue it’s already too late to reverse course, Rabbi Yonatan Neril offers a different perspective — one rooted in hope rather than despair. In this reflection, he makes the case that it’s never too late to keep working toward a better climate future, drawing strength from three key sources: advocacy, spirituality, and a growing global ecological ethic. Rather than dismissing the severity of the crisis, Rabbi Neril reframes hope not as naive optimism, but as an active spiritual practice — one that fuels continued action rather than resignation. His message offers a counterbalance to climate fatalism, encouraging individuals and communities to stay engaged and motivated even in the face of daunting odds. Viewers interested in exploring related themes can check out a companion video on coronavirus and climate change. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yzo7l1qFtac&t=8s