PEACE with Penny SEASON 3: Penny S. Tee Interviews Rabbi Yonatan Neril

A powerful episode of PEACE with Penny featuring Rabbi Yonatan Neril, founder and executive director of the Interfaith Center for Sustainable Development (ICSD). In this insightful interview, host Penny S. Tee speaks with Rabbi Neril about the urgent environmental and humanitarian challenges facing the world, including the war in Ukraine, nuclear threats, climate change, ecological destruction, and the role of interfaith cooperation in protecting the planet.

Rabbi Yonatan Neril is a globally recognized environmental leader, rabbi, and co-author of Eco Bible. Through his work with ICSD, he brings together Jewish, Muslim, and Christian communities to promote sustainability, environmental responsibility, and peace across the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and North America.

Recorded in March 2022 during the early stages of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, this conversation explores the environmental consequences of war, including the dangers posed by nuclear reactors in conflict zones and the long-term ecological impact of military violence. Rabbi Neril shares his concerns about global instability, environmental crises, and humanity’s shared responsibility to care for creation.

What You’ll Learn in This Interview

In this episode, viewers will discover:

• The environmental impact of war and armed conflict
• Concerns surrounding nuclear reactors in Ukraine
• Climate change and global ecological challenges
• How faith communities work together for sustainability
• Interfaith dialogue between Jews, Muslims, and Christians
• The mission of the Interfaith Center for Sustainable Development (ICSD)
• Religious perspectives on environmental stewardship
• Global cooperation for peace and ecological protection
• The connection between spirituality, ecology, and social responsibility

This meaningful discussion highlights how environmental issues affect every nation and every community in our interconnected world. From rising energy prices to the risks of nuclear disaster, the interview underscores why global peace and environmental sustainability must go hand in hand.