Do I Really Need a Big Truck?
In this video, we reflect on a well-known idea attributed to Mahatma Gandhi: that the world has enough for everyone’s needs, but not for everyone’s greed. This principle is used as a starting point to examine modern consumer culture and how it shapes our choices.
An Environmental Message to Seminaries Around the World
In this video, we explore Pope Francis’ message from Laudato Si’, where he emphasizes that all Christian communities have a vital role to play in ecological education. He calls for seminaries and houses of formation to cultivate “responsible simplicity of life,” gratitude for creation, care for the poor, and protection of the environment.
Family Time with ICSD
For more from ICSD, please see our video: Spirituality, Environmental Issues, and ICSD’s Mission.
Spoken Word Poet Eitan Press at the Interfaith Eco Poetry Slam
A powerful moment from an interfaith poetry gathering, where themes of spirituality, ecology, and human connection come together through spoken word and reflection. The speaker opens by inviting the audience into a shared space of presence and welcome, encouraging even strangers in the room to acknowledge one another with simple eye contact and a gesture of acceptance. This sets the tone for a deeply communal and reflective experience. From there, the poetry turns toward urgent ecological and spiritual questions: the state of the natural world, humanity’s relationship with it, and the deeper emotional and spiritual disconnection that underlies environmental destruction. Blending prayer, activism, and philosophical reflection, the speaker challenges the idea that environmental crisis is only a physical or political problem. Instead, the root is framed as spiritual separation—a loss of connection between people, nature, and the divine. The performance explores how consumer culture, technology, and modern lifestyles can intensify…
Yonatan Neril Performs at the Interfaith Eco Poetry Slam
In this recording from Tmol Shilshom, Rabbi Yonatan Neril—founder and executive director of the Interfaith Center for Sustainable Development—shares a spoken-word piece on the importance of interfaith cooperation in caring for humanity, all living beings, and our shared planet. Drawing on inspiration from Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax and Michael Kagan’s God’s Prayer, the poem highlights the power of diverse religious traditions coming together to address ecological challenges and protect our common home. To hear more of Yonatan Neril’s environmental talks, watch this video on wind energy in conservative U.S. states.
Wind Energy in Red States
An exploration of wind energy infrastructure in Indiana and its role in the broader expansion of renewable energy across the United States. Featuring large-scale wind turbines set in agricultural landscapes, it highlights how modern energy production is increasingly integrated into rural and regional environments.
Thoughts on the Environmental Stewardship of Pope Francis
Speaking from a Vatican conference marking the third anniversary of Laudato Si’, this video highlights the growing collaboration between faith communities and environmental stewardship. The gathering brought together people from around the world, including indigenous leaders from the Amazon and Peru, as well as representatives from Hindu, Buddhist, and other religious traditions, united by a common purpose: protecting our shared home. The message emphasizes that caring for the planet is not about division or conflict, but about working together across cultures and beliefs. By exploring the connection between religion and ecology, faith communities can inspire meaningful action and encourage responsible stewardship of creation. Ultimately, the video reflects on humanity’s role in caring for the Earth, reminding viewers that while the planet will endure, the responsibility lies with us to protect and preserve it for future generations.
Kids, Cars, and Climate
In this thought-provoking talk, the speaker reflects on a simple question from his four-year-old son—“When am I going to get a car?”—and explores what it reveals about society’s deep-rooted assumptions about automobiles. Despite growing up in a household without a car, the child has already absorbed the idea that owning one is an expected part of life. The video examines how consumer culture shapes our values from an early age, from toy vehicles designed for children to the status and convenience associated with car ownership. It questions whether these messages align with the principles of sustainability, moderation, and care for others that many parents hope to instill. With more than a billion cars already on the road and another billion expected in the coming decades, the speaker highlights the environmental consequences of widespread dependence on fossil fuel-powered vehicles and their contribution to climate change and air pollution. Rather than offering…
ICSD Interfaith Eco Poetry Slam at Tmol Shilshom
Experience a unique celebration of creativity and environmental awareness through the Interfaith Eco Poetry Slam, where poets from diverse religious traditions, cultures, and backgrounds come together to explore the connection between faith and ecology. This inspiring mash-up features original performances from participants representing different countries, ethnicities, and spiritual perspectives, each using poetry to reflect on humanity’s relationship with the natural world and our shared responsibility to care for it. The event highlights how art and faith can unite people across differences, fostering dialogue, understanding, and collective action for a more sustainable future. Through powerful spoken word and personal expression, the Interfaith Eco Poetry Slam demonstrates that environmental stewardship is a value shared across many traditions. For viewers interested in exploring more, the collection also includes a featured performance by ICSD founder and executive director Yonatan Neril, offering additional insight into the intersection of spirituality, creativity, and ecological responsibility.