Nadav Slovin Performs at the Interfaith Eco Poetry Slam

At the Eco Interfaith Poetry Slam in Jerusalem, Nadav Slovin delivers a thought-provoking spoken-word performance exploring the deep relationship between humanity, animals, and the natural world. Through powerful reflections on environmental responsibility, he challenges audiences to reconsider humanity’s place within the broader ecosystem.

The performance highlights the idea that humans are not separate from nature but are intrinsically connected to all living beings. Nadav argues that creating a more sustainable future requires a shift in perspective—one that recognizes the inherent value of animals, ecosystems, and the planet itself. By fostering greater respect, compassion, and equality toward the natural world, he suggests that society can take meaningful steps toward addressing today’s environmental challenges.

Combining poetry, activism, and spiritual reflection, this inspiring presentation invites viewers to rethink their relationship with the Earth and embrace a more harmonious vision of coexistence.

From his original poem:

But tonight may I request please a bit-different sound.
The one which reveals that day without bound
Heard in ears of owls
from calm latent bowels
of clustered crouched tree-trunks
perched in deep fear
whispering forth their prayer
Gd
Please bring the sun
Gd
Please
Please Gd
Won’t you please bring the sun
It is the cry that I seek from the hearts of the wicked From the blamed and the shamed and the mamed turned insipid
Through our cry, truth overflows
In dependence and need our unity glows
So play me a song that will tear through our heart
Shatter my pain my protective walls apart
Our weakness transformed into shimmering prayer
In union we’ll cry with the bee and the bear

For more from this event, please see this video of Eitan Press’ spoken poetry.