The world is on edge. Anti-Semitism is on the rise and Israel is under the constant threat of annihilation from its neighbors. Yet, every day, scientists are discovering cures for diseases that have long plagued mankind. Poverty, disease and illiteracy are in the decline. Which is it? Is the world on the path to inevitable destruction, or are we progressing to something very new and great? In this fascinating work, Rabbi Lawrence Hajioff delves into these questions using Jewish sources that span thousands of years to find answers, clarity and inspiration.

• Ideal for newer learners