How is the Eitz Chayim - Tree of Life - intertwined with Climate Change? How does Maimonides guide us, the perplexed, when things seem hopeless? Climate Change is not just an environmental crisis; it is a medical emergency, an agricultural emergency, an extreme weather emergency, and at its core, a spiritual crisis. It is also an invitation to build, innovate, effect change, and most importantly, awaken our love and compassion. How do we bring our Jewish voice to the table? Barak is a trained Volunteer Climate Reality Leader and Mentor, Member of Temple Beth Hatfiloh in Olympia, longtime leader with the Coalition on the Environment and Jewish Life, and past Board Member and President of the Washington Wilderness Coalition.