Elkan Spiller on Serge Benhayon, Judaism and Anti-Semitism

Serge Benhayon | Universal Medicine
Serge Benhayon

There is no secret that Serge Benhayon’s family has a Jewish heritage. From his last name alone, which is of Moroccan Jewish origin, one can easily assume that this is the case.

Although he does not practice Judaism, Serge Benhayon has often presented and shared the fact of his Jewish heritage, something that he has never been ashamed of or tried to hide.

To illustrate Serge Benhayon’s openness to people of all cultures and religions and to share that he has no particular affiliation with any one religion Serge has shared on several occasions the personal story that: he was circumcised (brit milah) by a Mohel, baptised by a priest and has heritage in the Islamic faith through his Moroccan descendants. Whilst remaining fully respectful to the core tenets of these principles, he does not practice nor follow any of these religious faiths today, instead living the religion (relationship) of his inner-heart, expressed for all as the Way of the Livingness.

Elkan Spiller, a first generation descendant of Nazi Anti-Semitism testifies on the false accusation about Serge Benhayon being Anti-Semitic:

“Firstly, I write in English and it not being my native tongue but one of the many languages I speak like German, French, Hebrew and Yiddish.

“Secondly, to say or write that Serge Benhayon is Anti-Semitic is totally absurd and ridiculous. It is like saying the pope is cheating on his wife.

“Serge Benhayon himself was born and raised within a very old Jewish family, Moroccan and Russian backgrounds. I never heard him speak pejoratively about his Jewish background.

L'CHAIM! Director Elkan Spiller
L’CHAIM! Director Elkan Spiller

“About me:

Born as a Jew in Germany I was very sensitive about Anti-Semitism all my life. My grandparents were both killed in Auschwitz; as we all know, just because they were Jews. And my father is a survivor of the Buchenwald Concentration Camp. I am a direct descendant of the highest and vilest form of Anti-Semitism.

“Education:

I have a Masters in Communication in Social and Economic Contexts.

At my studies in Berlin I wrote a masters thesis on the subject of unconscious Anti-Semitism in German Media/TV. In order to achieve this very unique study I analyzed a TV documentary and more than 50 newspaper articles and exposed the hidden Anti-Semitic terminology.

Having written a masters that featured and exposed the unconscious Anti-Semitism that was still prevailing up until 1992 in Germany, and with my family’s direct history with the Nazi Concentration Camps, it can be said with very certain authority that I know what I am talking about when it comes to Anti-Semitism, or more colloquially: I can smell it from far away and never hold back when it comes to exposing it.

Michael Benhayon | Music Compuser for L'CHAIM! To Life!
Michael Benhayon | Music Composer for L’CHAIM! To Life!

“In addition, and no less, I am a filmmaker and made the documentary “L’Chaim! – To Life!”, a film about the outcome of the Holocaust and its effects on the ensuing generations. Serge Benhayon supported me in making this documentary and gave a lot of input. I even use a quote of his about the extended impact of war which rightly signatures the end of the film, and his son Michael Benhayon composed the music.

The film has made its mark at various Film Festivals of which Serge Benhayon and his wife Miranda Benhayon and daughter Natalie Benhayon supported by attending the world premiere in Munich.

Most recently, “L’Chaim! – To Life!” won the audience award for best documentary at the Film Festival in Mainz, Germany.

Miranda Benhayon, Simone Delarome, Serge Benhayon & Elkan Spiller | Filmfest, Mainz, Germany 2014
Miranda Benhayon, Simone Delorme, Serge Benhayon & Elkan Spiller at the Filmfest, Munich, Germany 2014
Natalie Benhayon attended the Film Festival in support of porting “L’Chaim! – To Life!”
Natalie Benhayon, supporting “L’Chaim! – To Life!”

“I know Serge Benhayon and his work Universal Medicine for 5 years. I have witnessed and experienced him personally in hundreds of hours of Universal Medicine talks, workshops, courses, and in private sessions.

I have never heard even one word that was Anti-Semitic, racist, sexist or discriminating, and he is never imposing only ever presenting on our right to listen to our inner most and express our truth.

“All Serge Benhayon does (which is a lot) is offering his knowledge about a way of living that helps us counteract our self-inflicted ailments. It is a simple and universal embracing teaching that gets you into your own power by taking responsibility for your choices so that at some point you can be in real service for other people too. (Any government should know about these teachings, they would save billions of dollars for their Health systems).

“I’ve seen many world teachers in my life but Serge Benhayon lives what he talks. You can see and feel the result of his livingness in his family and it is fascinating to see how the self-formed Universal Medicine student body has changed and improved their health, look and entire life to the point that now many are able to help other people.

“The real question here is what is wrong with the person who makes such false accusations and what is the hidden agenda to harm Serge Benhayon?”

268 thoughts on “Elkan Spiller on Serge Benhayon, Judaism and Anti-Semitism

  1. If the whole world came to know that what Serge Benhayon presents “is a simple and universal embracing teaching that gets you into your own power by taking responsibility for your choices so that at some point you can be in real service for other people too”, life as we know it would change immeasurably. But while there are those who have their own self-serving agenda to discredit him by telling the most horrendous of lies, humanity misses out on wisdom that has the potential to change their lives.

  2. The statement that “the governments should listen as it would save our health systems billions” ought not to be taken lightly. It is not a flippant claim but a very real and worth considering potential.

  3. If anyone would be able to sniff out even the most minute trace of anti-Semitism, it would obviously be you Elkan, based on your family background and research into the very subtle nuances of this world problem. Why would Serge Benhayon fully endorse your cinematic work that exposes these anti-Semitic tendencies anyways? The whole argument against Serge Benhayon is baseless, as I have never heard a word of judgement or ridicule emerge from his mouth, but anyone can make absurd slanderous claims and get away with it, it seems.

    1. Even worse Michael anyone can take their absurd and slanderous claims and print them repeatedly on the internet and call is Freedom of Speech when it’s actually just freedom to abuse, and worse again they can take their lies to a sensationalist hungry media with corrupted journalistic practices and have their lies printed in newspapers and online on news sites as if it’s ‘the truth’.

  4. It shows such a lack of responsibility and accountability when words are thrown around cheaply without consideration for their truth or ripple effect. What is worth considering is if this has been pre-meditated and those considerations are the reason for using the words.

  5. I love what you share here, Elkan and your testimonial with regards to Serge Benhayon given your background and understanding of what anti-semitism gives a real context here … here is someone who knows this, and has experienced the horrific outcomes of it in his own family. This is not someone who could stand by and allow anti-semitism to be.

  6. Thank you Elkan for sharing your experience, I absolutely know Serge Benhayon does not in all the times I have attended his many talks had any anti talk about any ethnic background, he has always treated all of mankind with love and respect as he sees us all as equal brothers.

  7. Elkan I read your blog with much interest, I was unaware of Serge Benhayon’s heritage and truthfully I have no interest of a person’s background. I’ts how they treat another person that is of importance to me. What Serge presents is to the all no matter what religion, skin colour, sexuality and so forth, I see him as neutral to all.

    I have to say I never heard of this word ‘anti-semitism’ before and had to look it up in the dictionary!…..He’s far from this and has bought many people together with a simple word that doesn’t cause any form of separatism – Love.

  8. It’s true…any government willing to listen to Serge Benhayon could save a fortune on their health care costs. Equally, we can all save ourselves a lot of unnecessary pain and suffering by heeding his words.

  9. Serge Benhayon has reflected to myself and many others that the way we live is less than is possible for us to live from on a daily basis – why do we shy away from living in the fullness of love that Serge talks and walks 24/7?

  10. Thank you Elkan , I have had the same experience with Serge Benhayon in what he lives and presences. As they say in Ireland ” he has not a bad word to say about anyone.”

  11. To ask: “what is the hidden agenda to harm Serge Benhayon?” is a very important question because it opens up the discussion on why there is resistance to brotherhood.

  12. “It is like saying the pope is cheating on his wife.” I love that line and yes, that is how ridiculous the accusations are. It doesn’t take much digging at all to see and feel what Serge presents so anyone saying Serge is anti-Semitic either hasn’t done their homework (which to me is unacceptable in journalism) or they have an agenda.

  13. Thank you Elkan Spiller for brilliantly exposing these lies about Serge Benhayon, when someone such as you speaks with truth and authority these lies get totally debased showing how ridiculous and calculated these false accusations truly are.

  14. Indeed Elkan what is the hidden agenda to the false accusations that are being made to Serge Benhayon. Could it be that there are ideals and beliefs held in society that are not true and do not want to be exposed in the illusionary way of manipulating mankind and do not want to give up the power of separating people instead?

  15. To make a false statement about someone it only requires a bit of imagination and malice. It is fairly easy. Of course, such statement may not be, as in this case, a true reflection of anything, except the imagination and malice of its source.

    1. Hi Eduardo, indeed it are the ideals and beliefs held by the source that sources the false accusations with ease. Bbt that does not say that these manipulations hold any power as the source they are from is void of love, the true power in this world we live in.

  16. It has been the case through the ages, that it is he who holds the purest message, he who will inspire us back to the truth about ourselves, the truth about God, he who can unite us all as opposed to divide us, who will be attacked. There are many forces at play who want to hold on to the appalling status quo the world is in today.

  17. And I know you Elkan and thus know you would not hold back anything if you would sense anti-semitism.

  18. Amazing blog Elkan, it almost brought tears to my eyes. There is just no words to describe the unwavering support you (and we all) have received from the Benhayon family – what an absolute blessing.

  19. I love how the this blog reads, its very straight down the line and I think any intelligent person would be hard pressed to challenge what has been presented. Its great how you redirect the question in the last paragraph too, it really is a good question….why are a few people trying to ruin Serge Benhayons reputation with lies and innuendo? What do they gain and at what point are their characters going to go under the microscope? When do their motives get questioned by the media or the public?

    1. We have walked past this keyboard cowardice for so long we have accepted it as a ‘normal’ part of online behaviour, but it shouldn’t be and we should stand up and call for decency and respect to always be at the forefront of any ideological or political disagreements. How sad is it that when we feel like we are not getting the outcome we want we head to personal insults and cheap irresponsible comments.

  20. I too have never met a man who meets people with such openess, love and understanding- I have learnt much about life from him- a true inspiration of how to live without judgement.

  21. Beautiful declaration of truth that Serge Benhayon lives by. Blasting the lies for what they are, just plain old school bullying. Serge lives by the truth that we are all one, and that it is us that create the separation.

  22. Serge Benhayon’s take on mainstream religions is clear: they are not the truth that many people think they are. As such, he knows that their foundations are not solid. Only a religion based on the absolute truth, that people feel at ease with it to the bones, can be a solid one. This does not make you an anti anything. Just a holder of truth.

  23. Elkan, I have to say I just love anything written and shared by people who have either first-hand experience or a true unbiased and loving authority on what they are sharing.

  24. Serge Benhayon is the living, breathing, walking, talking reflection of absolute equality. Every one of us held in absolute equality, regardless of our beliefs, actions, thoughts, words and deeds – no judgement, only absolute Love.

  25. There is so much racism and prejudice of anyone and everyone, between men and women, old and young. And yet here is Serge Benhayon who lives absolute love for all without prejudice and he is the one being accused. Elkan it’s wonderful you have expressed so clearly how absurd the accusation that Serge Benhayon is making anti-Semitic comments and how you are so well placed to clear this up having your family and yourself suffer at the horrors of such prejudice and hatred. The accusations surely must be an attempted smoke screen to hide the fact that there is this man, Serge Benhayon, who is clearly showing the world what it is to live without prejudice. That these stories are entertained shows there are those invested in prejudice still.

  26. The thing I find sad is that there is real anti semitic behavior happening in our world today, yet it is not reported with the exposure it needs to be for us all to wake up and stop it in its tracks. Is it simply a distraction to plaster such lies about a man who is anything but, a way to incite our world more, a way to encourage the very behavior one says they are trying to stamp out?

    1. Yes, and this allows us to continue to engage in all of those ill behaviours because it is all swept under the rug.

  27. Absolutely Elkan, it is absurd to accuse Serge Benhayon of this. I didn’t know all these facts you speak of about Serge but in 15 years of listening and watching him present I have also never heard a disparaging comment about people let alone their religions. There is the truth and that is all Serge is interested in.

  28. Thank you Elkan, this is a great line about Serge (and others) living from ” the religion (relationship) of his inner-heart, expressed for all as The Way of The Livingness.” It’s very simple, and does not involve beliefs because the truth in full is available to every one of us via our inner heart.

  29. Religion – relationship from the Inner Heart, what a beautiful simple definition of religion, our innermost core in connection with everything. That´s what is being experienced when meeting Serge Benhayon and those who live from their Inner Heart and that is what the teachings of The Ageless Wisdom as presented by Universal Medicine, offer and inspire. There is nothing in the Inner Heart but the knowing of oneness, equalness and brotherhood, but never is there any inkling of racism, anti-Semitism, supremacy, discrimination or anything else.

    1. I love that simple definition – so often when we make things complicated we lose all sense of the truth and essence of what they are. I have found the simpler things can be explained the more sense of the essence of them I get to feel and understand. And when I find things complicated I now ask myself what am I trying to get out of it?

    2. Yes, and what I love about the student body is just that people from all backgrounds not only get along but have real, honest and loving relationships. People from a German background and Jewish background, black, white, muslim, christian, etc. etc. It doesn’t matter, we are all the same!

  30. Elkan I really appreciate your dedication to truth and also your dedication in exposing racism, as we have seen over the last year with both Brexit and the election for presidency in America anti-semitic, racism, sexism and discrimination is still something that unfortunately currently very much still exists in the world today. It seems the past has not been truly exposed enough and healed for you have shown this both in your masters, film and this blog that this still runs continuously and unconsciously through media, tv and everyday life affecting many. I have known Serge Benhayon for over 10 years. He is the most deeply caring, loving man I have ever met, who holds every single person as an equal and deeply caring of humanity and it is this truth and love he holds and lives every moment of his life. To say Serge is anti-semitic, racist or sexist is just, oh my goodness, completely ludicrous. I agree instead the spotlight should be spun around and placed on the person or people that say he is any of these things and instead their integrity, health and well-being need to be questioned. Let us not tolerate this kind of abuse or lie anymore.

  31. There’s never a reason to criticise or judge or comment on another’s choice of beliefs, it’s a simple basic human right to believe what you choose, whether it be true or not, and I’ve not met anyone greater at displaying equalness and allowing everyone choose what they want to choose than Serge Benhayon. I agree any allegations against him are ridiculous considering his respect of heritage, religion and human free will.

  32. “To say or write that Serge Benhayon is Anti-Semitic is totally absurd and ridiculous. It is like saying the pope is cheating on his wife” – that’s exactly it. It’s absurd and ridiculous because of his Jewish heritage, but because The Way Serge lives is the very thing that exposes the illusionary differences and divisions we see and have accepted in this realm of life, and the supremacist energy we have allowed to rein as a result.

  33. In the 10 years I have known Serge Benhayon I have never felt any judgment from him whatsoever towards anyone, Serge treats everyone equally and he has an amazing love for the whole of humanity, to say Serge is anti-Semitic is absolute rubbish.

  34. I love the universality of what I have learnt through being inspired by Serge Benhayon and the way he lives. There is no us and them, no me and you, we all come from love, we will all return to love. As such there is no room for anti anything and anyone who through such accusations has an agenda way beyond telling the truth. It is such a shame and a disservice to those who look for truth to be influenced by highly charged expressions designed to take us off on a reaction without looking at the deliverer’s motive.

  35. As an adopted person, I don’t know where I hail from heritage-wise. This is extremely freeing and has allowed me to be remain arms-length from identifying with a particular religion or ethnicity – I don’t even identify with the country in which I was born and live. We’re all global citizens – nay, universal citizens.

  36. The thing is, we think we’re of a certain lineage, and we might well be in a particular lifetime. But the truth is we’ve all been many things – Jew, Muslim, Christian, French, Japanese, Nepalese, African, English and so on and on. It’s foolish therefore to point a finger at another brother wearing a different kind of karmic suit for the purpose of their development and or service in that one lifetime.

  37. Well said and very true Elkan, the amount of lies that have been spun about Serge Benhyaon and his family are driven from a hidden agenda by a group of disgruntled people fixated on destroying Serge Benhayon and his business Universal Medicine. It seems there is no end to the lies and false allegations they can hurl hoping like mud something will stick.

  38. Anyone who truly willing to understand the principles of the Ageless Wisdom Teachings as presented and lived by Serge Benhayon, would know without a doubt that any such claim of ‘Anti-Semitism’ is completely contrary to and a corruption of what is actually presented. For what is presented is a way that we all can come to know within ourselves, through the qualities of equality, respect and love for Brotherhood, of living harmoniously together regardless of our colour, race or culture. When we understand who we are within first is love, we know and can then honor that we are all equal in love.

  39. Thankyou Elkan for helping to set the record straight and thus correcting the lies and restoring the truth of what Serge Benhayon presents. Those that fabricate such lies are those who struggle with taking responsibility for the choices they have made that have led them so far from truth and from the simple fact that we create our circumstances by virtue of the way we move and whether these movements come from the love that we are or come from all that is not of this love.

  40. Something we can easily forget is that the sun is always shining behind the clouds. No matter how much mud is hurled at Serge Benhayon it will never dull his light because his unconditional love shines for all equally – including the mud-throwers.

  41. Thank you for sharing Elkan. My family and I are currently visiting Morocco and the Moroccan people are some of the most generous we’ve ever met; everywhere we’ve stayed and in almost every interaction my family has been welcomed as their family, and they have been outstandingly kind and open-hearted. Serge Benhayon has this same trait – he treats everyone with absolute respect and love as if they were his own family, so to say he is anti-Semitic is absurd and ridiculous.

  42. Don’t you love when things are said, sensationalised and twisted without research these days, the name for that is journalism. Then you run off with the story and think that it’s the actual account of what happened. Then you have the truth show up that shows everything that was said was pretty much rubbish, well they got the names right. Here is another example and claim that was made about Serge Benhayon and yet the truth of the matter was completely the opposite. When will we stop falling for the punchy headline or dramatic claim and go back to how it use to be, you get the real story straight from the ‘horses mouth’. Dig a little deeper into all the dramatic claims made about Serge Benhayon and Universal Medicine and you will see the truth or you can run off with the circus. I never really went for the circus, too many clowns.

    1. Just because something has been written down or printed does not make it truth. Even research studies can easily be falsified. The question is how willing are we to read between the lines and actually get to the truth or do we simply just accept things at face value because it is easier to do? It does not take much to get to the truth we just have to be willing and open to seeing it in full.

      1. We play around with all manner of facts and figures these days. Usually it will come down to your perception of how things are if you don’t do some homework yourself. As we are saying “read between the lines” and what do you see, most people will see it but then be tagged by doubt or by the dramatic headline. I love the truth because it is the only thing that happened at the time and when you hear it or feel it you are at rest or settled within your body. It doesn’t charge you to do anything but allows you to make your next move. I remember in my old job people would tell you all manner of things but as has also been said before you don’t just “run off with the circus” you’d take you time and listen to everything. You would always get a great sense of the truth. With a little more investigation you would uncover the whole thing, if you cared enough that is. The world has lost it’s way with truth and it’s no ones fault, it’s all our responsibility. The next time someone gives you a story or you read one, don’t just run off with it, do some research, ask more questions and if something still doesn’t look straight then you aren’t at the truth of it yet. Do this part and it supports the whole part, for us all to start not only seeing the truth but living it.

      2. So well expressed Ray, thank you for sharing – I totally know what you mean about the truth when you say: ‘when you hear it or feel it you are at rest or settled within your body’. I know for me anything less than the truth leaves agitation in my body, whereas truth brings a content and complete feeling. It may seem a subtle difference with words but when felt fully in the body it seems like worlds apart, even with the smallest untruth/ white lie there is a massive difference.

      3. We have become use to feeling the untruths or numb to feeling the truth at this point. We are living in a way where anxiety is common place and hence when you are presented with something it just adds to the multitude of feelings you are already feeling but not acknowledging or dealing with. It may sound complex but it is simple, if at any point you don’t feel something is ‘right’ then stop and at least acknowledge that and take care how you share it next. This awareness will support you to see it more deeply. This is an ongoing process that you apply to everything. If you don’t want to be asleep when bigger things arise then wake up to the little things.

      4. Words to my heart Ray. It is not always about saying something to another person but seeing things for what they truly are, if the space is there for it then call it out to the other if not then simply calling it out in your head reduces the power it has. I know for me the more I do this and the more I choose to be aware the more I see and so the more I understand life, and the less anxious or worried I become about things.

      5. What is the biggest way we can ‘talk’ about something? Words are great yes but from young I have always been moved by someone living something in front of me. We have a saying that’s apt for this, “actions speak louder then words” is how I remember it and it’s so true. Most of us can say all manner of things but less are able to back up what they ‘say’ with consistent action. From experience, if you want to pull someone up on something be clear in what you see and live that clarity in your every day, we are all watching and this always has a massive impact.

      6. I know exactly you mean Ray – it is a little bit like your dad saying not to drink or smoke when they drink or smoke. So live what we know is true and then no words will be needed.

      7. We can say all manner of things to people and or children and it’s not that we don’t care, its the opposite actually that we do deeply care. Our intention maybe for others not to follow our mistakes or into what we consider harmful ways because of how it feels to us at the time. But we don’t see life as a series of constant movements, we see parts or where we have arrived at different points and some we ‘like’ and keep and others we ‘don’t like’ and try to loose them or forget about them. We try and have more points or moments in our life we like or we carry these as a memory of how it can be but rarely do we apply how we moved to that point across everything else. Instead we have a don’t do this list that is long and usually detailed and a do list that is usually pretty general and short. What we are saying here is that there is no list, no like or dislike, no start and stop, it’s all the same point. So if at one point you are telling someone not to do something but doing it yourself you, by movement are actually showing them the way to walk to the very thing you don’t want them to do. It may sound complicated but everything as has been said is a movement and the only way to lead someone out of something is to lead that way yourself first and then this gives them sight of steps to walk in.

      8. I fully agree – it is leading by example rather than words. So often when we are in something no words can actually help us but rather the reflection of love. I know for me being held by absolute love without any judgement ignites the love within me. Whereas being told something without that basis from the person comes across as words and I usually resist it.

  43. Unless we live in the utmost respect for another who chooses to practice or follow the religions we have today there will never be brotherhood on earth. Serge Benhayon continually inspires me to live in a way where I embrace everyone no matter what religion they belong to.

  44. Elkan, I feel privileged to read this article, the horror your family has endured, that you, yourself have been intimately privy to is one of the greatest horrors on earth. Yet, you feel it and hold it as a part of you, whilst letting your commitment to mankind guide you in sharing as you have through your film “L’Chaim! – To Life!”. A guide to us all on how our own personal integrity cannot be ‘damaged’ by life. If we are not living from our own integrity, it is a choice we have made, not something thrust upon us.

  45. What’s more, he presents it with a level of love, equality, transparency and understanding that is sorely missing in our religions. Until we fully embrace that we are ALL EQUAL sons of God, the world’s conflicts will continue.

  46. Serge Benhayon has taught me more about religion than any church, vicar, tutor, RE class, newspaper or commentator. He presents an absolute truth that the whole world needs to hear. Our current landscape of religion is a million miles from truth and the decimation caused by the hands of the world’s religions is testament to that.

  47. Serge Benhayon is truly a Universal Man, and through the lived example of his equal love for all, redefines what it is to hold all in love that truly reflects the Divine.

  48. Elkan, your documentary “L’Chaim! – To Life!” is well worth viewing and no surprise to me that it won the audience award for best documentary at the Film Festival in Mainz, Germany.
    War has long-lasting detrimental effects in many ways, which this documentary clearly exposes.

  49. A beautiful testimony for Serge Benhayon. “I have never heard even one word that was Anti-Semitic, racist, sexist or discriminating, and he is never imposing only ever presenting on our right to listen to our inner most and express our truth.” Me also – in all the nine plus years I have regularly attended Universal Medicine events in the UK and Vietnam all I hear Serge present is to listen carefully to our inner heart and to our body – and act accordingly. Serge speaks truth, which not everyone wants to hear. .

  50. I have known Serge Benhayon for 7 years now. I have heard him speaking in countless occasions. I have never ever heard any pejorative comment towards Juddaism from him. Having said that, and coming from a Jewish background myself too, he does not shy away from the truth regarding institutionalised religion. These truths, the world needs to hear.

  51. Evil thinks it can hide but not for long. Serge Benhayon exposes things that some don’t want exposed and then you get the retaliation, but we need to get behind what is true and bring truth to the fore as you have done here Elkan.

  52. I can absolutely second the notion that “I have never heard even one word that was Anti-Semitic, racist, sexist or discriminating, and he is never imposing only ever presenting on our right to listen to our inner most and express our truth.”. Thank you Elkan for this blog and for your documentary.

  53. Elkan, thank you for writing this article outlining all that is true about Serge Benhayon. He is a true teacher and philosopher, bringing us all back to the wisdom we all know deep inside. It is love that he brings, and in that is no speck of anti-semitism or any other critisiscm or discrimination for any religion or anything for that matter.

  54. Thanks again Elkan for sharing your story and also that of Serge Benhayon, who is definitely not racist to any race or person. It takes a lot of love to accept all people for who they are, and Serge is definitely leading the way in that area.

  55. “To say or write that Serge Benhayon is Anti-Semitic is totally absurd and ridiculous. It is like saying the pope is cheating on his wife”. I love this analogy and it is so true. Serge Benhayon holds all people equally, irrespective of who they are. This is as obvious as daylight.

  56. ““Secondly, to say or write that Serge Benhayon is Anti-Semitic is totally absurd and ridiculous. It is like saying the pope is cheating on his wife.” Absolutely Elkan it is absurd, end of story.

  57. Indeed Elkan, when your religion is the lived outplay of your inner-heart, there can be no racism, prejudice or judgment, only the openness of seeing all as one.

    1. Well expressed lucindag. Serge Benhayon is bringing back the truth to religion and lives it in full from connection to the inner heart where separation in any form is impossible.

  58. Any separation through culture, religion or ethnicity or anything else that divides for that matter is something that can never ever offer any true good for humanity. Only love can.

  59. “. . . to say or write that Serge Benhayon is Anti-Semitic is totally absurd and ridiculous. It is like saying the pope is cheating on his wife.” I love how you have so openly expressed what you know to be true Elkan, which proves how fictitious these attacks on Serge are. I have also never heard Serge say one word that was racist, sexist or discriminating. He embraces religion in its truest sense and he does not judge anyone for their beliefs about anything or the way they choose to live.

  60. So gorgeous Elkan, a celebration of truth and brotherhood in all that you write and stand for. As is the case with Serge Benhayon, an extraordinary man with a love for humanity that is so immense it leaves some whose hurts run so deep questioning if this love is for real — which it absolutely is.

  61. “All Serge Benhayon does (which is a lot) is offering a way of living that helps us counteract our self-inflicted ailments.” If we all lived like this governments could, as you say Elkan, “save billions of dollars for their Health systems.” There are thousands of people throughout the world whose health and wellbeing has dramatically improved from putting into practice The Way of The Livingness and as they undo old habits they no longer create problems or issues, so life becomes joyful and free. Why would anyone in their right mind want to try to undermine such an offering?

  62. Thank you for the absolute authority with which you debunk the myth that Serge Benhayon could be in any way anti-semitic. As you say the real question is what is the hidden agenda behind those who choose to make these totally false claims as a way of attacking him and all he stands so solidly for.

  63. Serge is the least judgmental person I know, so to suggest that he is anti-semitic is simply absurd. Ask anyone who knows him, be that his best friend or the bank manager, and they will all testify to his absolute integrity.

  64. For someone to accuse Serge Benhayon of being anti Semitic must come from a reaction and a separatism. Serge Benhayon is pro religion in the entire sense of the word – and has brought me an understanding of what religion is when it is coming from equality and unity.

  65. “Secondly, to say or write that Serge Benhayon is Anti-Semitic is totally absurd and ridiculous. It is like saying the pope is cheating on his wife.” I chuckled at this – absolutely spot on!

  66. Thank you Elkan for sharing all you know from a lived experience. I have been a student of Universal Medicine for 10 years and all that Serge Benhayon presents is not anti anything but pro choosing The Way of The Livingness that lives in harmony with all.

  67. It is actually quite hilarious to hear that Serge Benhayon was accused of being anti-semitic! It is a complete joke! But at the same time for someone to be serious about such an accusation, shows how some people can twist or misunderstand things in a way that suits their agenda. The non-hilarious part in this is the fact that such misrepresentations can cause much damage to someone’s reputation and that is what the intent is with the rumours. Hence why such rumours need to be exposed for what they are – they need to be cut and stopped. It is not ok to spread lies, and certainly not about people. And they have picked the wrong person to spread lies about!

  68. You speak with an authority and knowing of Anti-Semitism in your body from your lived experience that cannot be argued or denied, so I cannot help but repeat your question and wonder what agenda someone would have to have to make false claims like this when the truth of the opposite is undeniable.

  69. I absolutely agree Elkan, the health ministries of every government of every country could benefit from listening to the presentations of Serge Benhayon. They are in crisis because peoples health is reaching or has reached crisis levels, and yet we are seemingly powerless to stop the trend – or are we? Serge presents how we can reclaim responsibility for our health and for how our well-being impacts on so many others. It’s not rocket science, but it would save billions

  70. “It is a simple and universal embracing teaching that gets you into your own power by taking responsibility for your choices so that at some point you can be in real service for other people too.” – This is a great summary of the presentations by Serge Benhayon and what Universal Medicine truly is about.

  71. You dont have to spend very much time with Serge Benhayon at all to realise he does not ever engage in racism or sexism or any kind of discrimination. Quite the opposite.

  72. I enjoyed this blog and now have your documentary to look forward to as well!!
    I one-hundred percent agree with your points about Serge Benhayon, he has never been racist, sexist or denigrating to other religions in my presence and I have been attending talks for 12 years. Serge has however been refreshingly honest about the depth of the lies we have collectively allowed in institutionalised Religion and the separation that can be caused by over identifying with our race or cultural back ground. This is not to say that you don’t honour from which you came but rather Serge presents and reminds that we are all the same and all equal no matter what our heritage may be. Presented is the concept that the energy behind thick culture and religious beliefs was possibly put in place as a way to divide us, Serge reminds us of our brotherhood on earth, he reminds us we all have the same blood, no mater what country we were born, we all have the same heart, not matter what religion we were raised with, imagine if we all knew this to our core, our World Wars possible could have been avoided. I am grateful that we have a world class teacher like Serge Benhayon presenting and reminding humanity of these truths on a daily basis.

  73. How common is it that when we don’t understand or like something that we attack! Those who attack Serge Benhayon and Universal Medicine are actually also attacking themselves. When someone is presenting some challenging truths we all have a choice: we can take heed or we can ignore what we have heard and been shown. The problem is that no matter how much we defend our positions and try to block out what we are hearing and seeing, the reality is that there is still a part of us that registers the honesty and truth of what is right there in front of us. No one, especially Serge, is suggesting that everyone blindly follow Serge but if we are willing to be open minded, there is an enormous amount to consider about how our choices impact on the lives we are living. These considerations apply universally regardless of our backgrounds.

  74. It is true Elkan, when you spend a short time with Serge Benhayon it is easy to feel the love he lives. Love does not separate its love according to faith, colour or race, it just loves. It is the polar opposite to love that can define someone by their race, creed or colour and that is clearly what we have here.

  75. That is absolutely the real question Elkan, why would someone try to vindicate a man who contributes to humanity in the most amazing ways, tirelessly, lovingly, in a way that few of us would think is actually possible. Is it because the reflection Serge Benhayon offers brings up how far we have walked away from this true way of living? Is it that he rocks, simply by his presence, the comfortable stupor some of us have chosen to live in and it’s not so pleasant to have exposed back to us what we’ve actually chosen? And then it’s easier to shoot and blame and try and destroy that point of light that’s shining on us — because that way we don’t have to take responsibility for the lie we have chosen to create and live.

  76. This is a powerful blog Elkan coming from someone who has a background that has developed a finely tuned radar to detect when something isn’t the real deal, especially around anti-semitism. The corrupt power growing from the discontent of one person who drew in others who weren’t prepared to be discerning themselves has led to a momentum where lies and irresponsibility abound. However, stronger than this has been the way Serge Benhayon and his family have stood in the face of these attacks and the group force of the student body and others who personally know and support this family, knowing that such allegations are lies. I know that in the end truth will prevail but what does it say about the detractors in the first place that allegations of this nature were even raised?

  77. This is a great blog Elkan, it is crazy to see how all those lies that are created about Serge Benhayon have totally no foundation to stand on. And as you so rightly say you are definitely the one to debase this one in full, there is nothing in Serge that even comes close to ridiculing anyone.

  78. “Secondly, to say or write that Serge Benhayon is Anti-Semitic is totally absurd and ridiculous. It is like saying the pope is cheating on his wife.” – it is that ridiculous. It says far more truth about the minds that are trying to concoct and peddle these lies than it does about Serge Benhayon. These are not stable or even coherent or make any sort of sense but then it also exposed just how much non-sense the world has been built to support.

  79. A totally credible and substantiated testimony to the integrity and work of Serge Benhayon.

  80. Thank you Elkan for very clearly sharing your experience and setting the record straight.

  81. Elkan I loved reading your blog and the lineage of Serge Benhayon. I was not aware of the film that you made and will look it up and watch it. Serge is a testament to his workshops and presentations and the way he lives every day. He does an enormous amount and the love and support he offers everyone surpasses anything I have ever witnessed.

  82. I love that Serge Benhayon has such a mix of cultures in his ancestry, and also that he is totally respectful of any choices that people make when it comes to their religious beliefs and culture. His religion, the Way of the Livingness is one that applies to all of us, no-one is excluded for any reason except by their own choice.

    1. And if The Way of The Livingness is not your personal choice, you just walk away – no questions asked, no problem; unless you want to create problems, spread lies and make up whatever you think is going to give you some satisfaction and quell the jealousy.

      1. Absolutely Gabriele, where did this ‘entitlement’ to abuse, something you don’t agree with, actually come from?

  83. Great question Elkan why would anyone want to do something like that? Thank you for writing this blog, I find it incredibly sad that so many articles have had to be written to counter lies but boy oh boy am I pleased you have.

  84. To make false accusations to create doubt in people’s minds when they feel the truth – This is a crime against humanity of the highest order!

  85. I have never met anyone who is so totally free of any prejudices and judgements like Serge Benhayon. He sees people for who and what they are and not for what they do on the surface. His integrity and loving understanding and support of everybody he meets is absolute to an extent that lI have never encountered in anyone else.

    1. I will second that Michael — it makes the flagrant accusation of anti-semitism even more ridiculous. If it wasn’t so deliberately vindictive and downright evil it would be a pathetic and ridiculous joke.

    1. And additionally, Serge Benhayon does not have any ounce of self-need or drive in any of what he presents, supporting him to have to open hearted view and approach he takes to all of life

  86. Elkan, so beautifully shared – and I love how you have said that to accuse Serge Benhyon of antisemitism is on a par with accusing the pope of cheating on his wife! It is ridiculous to that point! For someone to make such a statement about Serge Benhayon, something so blatantly and obviously invented as a lie, it goes to show that they are grasping at anything they can to attempt to throw mud at a man who holds so much integrity and love for humanity that no mud can stick to him.

      1. Spot on Amelia – it is sad indeed when someone turns to utter lies and falsities to try to bring down another. Especially when this ‘other’ is someone who has offered so many others the opportunity to change their lives and live more of the love that they are. Serge Benhayon has been there as support for thousands of people, he holds such integrity and wisdom and warmth in his heart – you would have to be really lost or disconnected to not see or feel this.

  87. Thank you Elkan for your informative and truthful blog on the anti – semitism levelled against Serge Benhayon and Universal Medicine. Those who know anything about the teaching of The Way of The Livingness would know how ridiculous these claims are, and know absolutely nothing at all of the teachings of Serge Benhayon or the man himself.

  88. “The real question here is what is wrong with the person who makes such false accusations and what is the hidden agenda to harm Serge Benhayon?”
    I very much agree on this Elkan, and not only what is wrong with that person but how come that we in our so called modern world let such deeply harming false accusations stand without trial?

  89. Elkan thank you for standing up and exposing the false accusations and lies made about Serge Benhayon. By stating and presenting the truth with such absoluteness and rightful authority you have clearly showed how it not possible that Serge Benhayon is Anti-Semitic. A great question you ask in the end, as when someone uses lies and falsities to attack another in this way, there is clearly always a sinister game and agenda at play, especially when the truth is obviously there for all to see.

  90. Why are lies believed and truth has to be proved? There is something seriously amiss here in how we are living as a community. The absurd thing is that what Serge presents is for everyone, there is no bias or prejudice but a true openness, warmth and love of humanity that is possible for all of us live in this life but many prefer to ignore or make up lies that continue to support a way of living that is despicable by nature and keep us all entrenched in dogmas that are no longer true.

  91. Deborahmckay – I don’t think there is any sane person out there who would’t agree – her malicious and grossly offensive intentions are so crystal clear.

  92. Elkan these are powerful and clear words about your experience with Serge Benhayon which I share with you as I too be a part of the student body and have experienced on my own body the power of taking my responsibility for my health. I too have never heard Serge Benhayon speaking about anti-semetism – all the accusations are pure lies. Elkan I very much like your film “L’Chaim! – To Life!” and I hope this film will be seen one day in every class room around the world so that everybody can see that a war is not over when there is freedom.

  93. Elkin it is great that you have exposed such ludicrousy and can do so from such awareness and authority on the subject. It is a shame that false accusations need addressing due to the media not doing their homework on a truly remarkable man who’s reputation they are happy to tarnish to sell a sensational and emotion stirring story based on lies. Thank you for setting the record straight.

  94. “I know what I am talking about when it comes to Anti-Semitism, or more colloquially: I can smell it from far away and never hold back when it comes to exposing it.” Elkan this is so true. If you have lived and felt the truth then a lie is easily exposed. The people who choose not to feel the truth are lost in the illusion and they can go either way with agreeing with the truth or the lie. Either way these people are the ones that get hurt the most because if they start to protect or invest in their choice without living and feeling their choice then they need to create more lies to support the first lie. Whereas the person who lied knows they have lied and the person who has lived and felt the truth can, as you have said “smell it from far away”.

  95. Elkan, what you ask is a very important question:
    “The real question here is what is wrong with the person who makes such false accusations and what is the hidden agenda to harm Serge Benhayon?”
    Most of our comments on the blog sites are personal experience and about life itself. But life also encompasses also a bigger picture – how we relate to each other on a social, religious, economic, national and international level. How we relate to each other globally. Our global relationship is actually a sum of the relationship to ourselves and those around us. We are all interwoven and influence more than we believe. Serge Benhayon teaches internationally and the participants of his presentations and workshops are spread worldwide and are from all different cultural, national and religious backgrounds. How does it come that they all agree on what is presented? May it be that there is a deep truth in what Serge offers?

  96. Who better than yourself Elkan, a man of such wisdom and understandings on these matters, to expose yet again, the insidious ease with which false lies and claims can be made. Like you, I will always stand for truth.

  97. A wonderfully strong blog, authoritatively saying it how it is. Elkan, if there was anyone to put the record straight on false claims of anti-semitism, it’s obviously you. Well done.

  98. Hi Elkan, yes that is indeed a question -what is wrong with someone that writes absolute lies about Serge Benhayon, one of which about antisemitism you have put to rest with absolute clarity in this blog. It was very interesting to read how and why your radar was so finely tuned to anti-Semitic behaviour and how closely you have worked with Serge on your film, “L’Chaim! – To Life!” Congratulations with it’s success and on this blog and speaking clearly and powerfully as you have.

  99. Thanks Elkan , Serge Benhayon is definety not anti sematic . Just another part of the abusive smear campaign by a few cyber bullies with there own personal vendetta as the agenda here.

  100. Ok so I had to use the dictionary to find out what Anti-Semitism meant…
    Glad I did I had no idea, although you would have thought if I’ve been attending Universal Medicne events for 7 years – a great friend of mine who is Jewish, then this would have come within them in that time period yeah. If there was any chance this was being presented by Serge Benhayon the people attending would have been up in arms.

  101. A great testament, Elkan, to the veracity and equal-ness with which Serge treats everyone. He holds no one greater or lesser than another, whatever their colour, creed, gender, age or nationality.

    1. Yes Jonathan, this is the beauty of Universal Medicine, it is all encompassing. Serge Benhayon does not discriminate between ‘them and us’. We are all on the journey back to ourselves.

  102. “I’ve seen many world teachers in my life but Serge Benhayon lives what he talks.” I totally agree Elkan, I have also seen many different co-called world teachers but none with the integrity and love that Serge lives. I have observed Serge for over 11 years now and like you, ‘I have never heard even one word that was Anti-Semitic, racist, sexist or discriminating’. Quite the opposite, Serge is never imposing or judgmental on any one, he only ever encourages us ‘to listen to our inner most and express our truth’.

  103. To accuse Serge Benhayon of anti-Semitism is truly insane, as you correctly point out. It is an act of desperation and abysmal lostness, looking for the next best thing to pin on someone who is minding his own business and doesn’t have an anti-anything fibre in his body, but who doesn’t hold back exposing what is not of truth. Which some obviously can’t stomach, so they try to bring the person down. Thank you for setting the record straight.

  104. Yes Ariana, and a much needed step it is. People need examples on how to stand up for truth and love. No more cowering to the bullies!

  105. I was raised Jewish, my family are quite devout and in fifteen years of close association with Serge Benhayon have I never experienced him, or any Universal Medicine teachings, as anti-Semitic in any way whatsoever. These accusations are uneducated and empty.

    1. These accusations are intended to create turmoil and disturbance in the student body, but because we as a student body have not only improved our health, but also our clarity of thought and action, we as a student body do see what is behind these accusations and are taking proper action to make an end to these baseless expressions of slander.

  106. “The real question here is what is wrong with the person who makes such false accusations and what is the hidden agenda to harm Serge Benhayon?”

    Good Question… Because maybe that person has chosen to avoid love in his life too many times before. And now it is easier and non exposing for him to hate rather than to change.

  107. Great question to finish off with Elkan, what is the hidden agenda of those bringing forth the false accusations of Serge Benhayon being anti-Semitic? How far from the truth are their accusations? Very far indeed and as usual based on no facts whatsoever.

  108. The lies about Serge Benhayon being anti-Semitic, discriminating or sexist are so opposite to the truth of what he teaches and lives: equalness and love.

  109. The claims made against Serge Benhayon are absurd as what is being said against him is that far from the truth it isn’t funny. I have never seen anyone hold everyone as equally as Serge does, it is a pleasure to witness.

  110. I agree Elkin… The real question arising from the anti-semitic accusations against Serge Benhayon is what is wrong with the people making these claims?
    Serge has taught us all to discern for ourselves through the connection with our heart or inner-most the truth regarding all teachings or religions: whether it is Judaism, Christianity, Muslim, Hindu and even his own. There is truth to be found in all and bastardisations of the truth can be found as well when people interpret the teachings from their minds rather than their inner-heart. The problem has never been with the masters but the way in which they have often been interpreted.

  111. Thank you Elkam for your testimony. At no time, since I am part of Universal Medicine, have I felt, heard or read any kind of discrimination towards anyone. On the contrary all the teachings point toward the oneness of humanity. Serge Benhayon breaks down the barriers that keep us separated.

  112. Thanks Elkan , for telling it as it is and exposing the smear campaign of lies and false accusations .
    As kevin McChardy so eloquently said “Serge doesn’t differentiate between any religion, race, creed, colour or age, he treats everyone equally with the same love and respect.”
    This has been my experience of observation over many years of listening to presentations from Serge Benhayon.

  113. It’s beautifully written Elkan. You show this suggestion of anti-semitism as the non-sense it is. Like you my experience of Serge Benhayon is, he is completely lacking of prejudice and judgement. In fact, in knowing Serge you quickly get to see any reservations you might hold against other people and how they are false. This is truly remarkable. Here’s to Serge, the truth, and to life.

  114. Great article Elkan, It is very clear that you stand for the truth, I find this very beautiful and inspiring.

  115. Serge doesn’t differentiate between any religion, race, creed, colour or age, he treats everyone equally with the same love and respect.

  116. Elkan, such a powerful blog and statement of intent, calling out a falsehood against Serge Benhayon, made even more powerful by the fact that you know what anti-semitism is. There is much we can learn from Serge Benhayon, and the truth of the ridiculous claims of anti-semitism is that someone does not like what he presents and wants to ensure that he is dismissed by applying a label many of us consider (rightly so) abhorrent. It’s a very calculated form of attempted censorship, and says more about the accusers than anything else here.

  117. Thank you Elkan for your truth, honesty and exposing the lies which are so easily made against Serge Benhayon. As you clearly ask, what is the agenda behind the campaign to harm Universal Medicine, Serge Benhayon and his family? Is it possible that there is much to be lost by the many, if the truth was to be known by all?

  118. Such a clear article Elkan! Thank you for sharing your story. For someone who has been through some horrific experiences and who is still able to see straight through to the lies and sensationalism of some very serious allegations is testimony to Serge Benhayon and is family. It just simply is not possible for any of the un-truths written about Serge to be true. Your final question that points us in the diretion of the accusers of such awful lies is possibly a good place to start in uncovering some truth.

  119. There is so much beauty in what you share Elkan. The only person who cannot see and feel such beauty is one who feels ugly and cannot accept they too can connect to this beautiful way of being and living, in their life too.

    1. So true Suzanne, you have to really dig deep to ignore the beauty of what is shared here, you have to willfully choose to ignore it. I love what Elkan has shared and how he’s exposed the ridiculousness of the claims made – those claims just expose the accusers not those they accuse.

  120. Elkan, thank you for writing this article and further exposing the lies that have been said about Serge Benhayon and Universal Medicine. You do have to wonder what is wrong with the person that makes such harsh accusations. You have summed up Serge Benhayon perfectly in this paragraph… ““All Serge Benhayon does (which is a lot) is offering his knowledge about a way of living that helps us counteract our self-inflicted ailments. It is a simple and universal embracing teaching that gets you into your own power by taking responsibility for your choices…..”

  121. Such a powerful statement of truth, thank you Elkan. I love the simplicity and clarity with which you describe the work of Serge Benhayon and Universal Medicine, “…a way of living that helps us counteract our self-inflicted ailments…..that gets you into your own power by taking responsibility for your choices so that at some point you can be in real service for other people too.”

  122. Thank you Elkan for setting this straight. These reproaches of antisemitism are absurd. What Serge Benhayon is sharing is always presented with a love and holding that is equally for everybody, regardless of religion, race, gender, or whatever else. What in my opinion causes all the reproaches which are made in his direction is that he is never holding back and always presenting the full truth, a truth that for many may be so confronting to look at, that they prefer to construct the most absurd lies about him instead of looking at what there is to be healed and cleared in their own lives.

  123. Thank you Elkan for laying it totally bare that these lies and accusations about Serge Benhayon are just that — lies. I have only ever heard many many times, Serge speak of and share his absolute love for humanity, expressing so beautifully the immutable truth we all know but may not abide by, that we are all equal regardless of race, rank, profession. The teachings of Serge Benhayon should definitely be studied by governments the works over, a whole load of problems and struggles would subside if they did.

  124. Great article Elkin, I too have heard many presentations from Serge Benhayon, and every one advocates for non-separatism and the essential unity of all humans. It is living less that that brotherhood that arises so much misery and disease in the human condition we see today.

  125. Elkan, your finishing question sums it up, what indeed is wrong with the one making these untrue accusations of antisemitism – this reflects more on them than Serge. These lies told are merely a diversion for someone to avoid looking at and dealing with their own issues. To do so is vile and especially to use a form such as antisemitism which is so vile and undermines what is truly antisemitic by polluting our understanding of what is truly antisemitic by making these false allegations.

    1. Absolutely Monicag2. This false allegation is an insult to all who have experienced antisemitism. And absolutely defamatory to lie about Serge Benhayon in such a way. Perhaps we need a documentary on cyber-abuse Elkan and the profound impact this has had and continues to have on society today.

      1. Kylie, yes what a great suggestion for Elkan to document the profound impact cyber-abuse has on society. Society would be blessed if Elkan were to bring his skills and dedication to this subject in the way he’s brought our attention to the continuing impact of the Holocaust.

  126. Clearly Serge Benhayon is not anti-semitic; Elkan Spillar absolutely knows what he is talking about and wouldn’t shy away from calling it if it were there. I, like many others here, think he ends with a great and very pertinent query – ‘The real question here is what is wrong with the person who makes such false accusations and what is the hidden agenda to harm Serge Benhayon?’

    1. Absolutely Fiona. What is the hidden agenda? And what is the drive to fabricate lie after lie to discredit Serge Benhayon, a deeply loving and caring man who brings love and deep integrity to everything he does.

  127. What is the hidden agenda to harm and destroy Serge Benhayon? A man that shows nothing but deep genuine care and love for humanity and dedicates everything he does to humanity. It makes no sense what so ever and it is extremely disturbing that this has been on going for over two years.

  128. I have never heard the expression ‘like the pope cheating on his wife’ it made me laugh out loud- it really sums up how rediculous any anti-Semitic claims against Serge Benhayon as he is one of the most open, all-embracing and loving men living, and teaching, in the world today.

  129. I agree completely Elkan, Serge Benhayon embraces all of humanity without exception he absolutely lives what he presents and is no different offstage or on. This is in stark contrast to many presenters I have experienced in the past whose onstage persona is very different from what they embody offstage. The defamation of Serge Benhayon and Universal Medicine does a grave injustice to those defamed, and also the wider public who my be robbed of the benefits of his work by such prejudicial lies.

  130. Well done Elkan for standing up against these accusers. Their false lies and accusations against Serge Benhayon have no foundation whatsoever. No-one deserves to be treated this way, least of all someone who lives with complete integrity and love for humanity and has dedicated his life to such. As for your film “L’Chaim! – To Life!”, I have watched this and found it very a poignant reminder of the legacy of the holocaust. Thank you Elkan for standing tall and claiming your truth for us all to hear.

  131. Serge Benhayon is man of true integrity, who is continually helping others, and a role model of the highest qualities for thousands, why would anyone want to attack him? It is a very good question that you ask Elken of what is wrong with the person and what is their hidden agenda to hurt Serge Benhayon?

    1. All I can say Jonathan is that their hidden agenda must be very dark and sinister to want to harm a man like Serge Benhayon, a glorious humble man who stands for nothing but love and truth in all that he does.

  132. Elkan you leave no doubt that the anti Semitic accusations directed at Serge Benhayon are nothing but vicious lies. It is wonderful to hear about your experience and the support you have received from the Benhayon family and Universal Medicine.

  133. The work Serge Benhayon does and continues to do will not be impeded in anyway by the insecurities of others. Through all the cyber bullying that has happened over the last few years I have witnessed that Serge has not wavered in his stance or his commitment to what he is here to do. What an inspiration!

  134. Great article Elkan and I totally agree Serge Benhayon is living a life filled with Love.

  135. I have seen your movie Elkan and the powerful message it delivers… with all your experience, background and education,this gives you the authority to speak on such matters, in this case antisemitism, with truth and clarity.

  136. I have seen your movie Elkan and the powerful message it delivers…. with all your expereince, background and education this has given you the authority to speak on such matters, in this case anti-semitism, with truth and clarity.

  137. Wow, I was not aware that Serge Benheyon was accused of “Anti Semitism” I think I must have been under a rock when this all came about. I have to be honest and say I don’t even know what Semitism is. Guess this gives me a lot of room to research the meaning and come to an understanding of the word. Thank you Elkan for bringing this to my attention on something that I didn’t know even existed.

  138. Your sharing is very touching, Elkan. I have seen your movie and I know how much you’ve been dealing with the aftermath of the nazi-regime. If someone can speak up for Serge Benhayon not being an antisemit – which to me definitely is not needed to be proven – that it is you.

  139. A very fascinating story Elkan, I would love to see your movie. It is great to read your support for Serge Benhayon and his family, they certainly don’t deserve the attack they continue to receive.

  140. Your “real” question Elkan is very apt and relevant, it would be very interesting to know the answer.
    Thank you for the wisdom and understanding you bring and for shining the light on Anti-Semitism.

  141. Brilliant Elkan, thank you for sharing. Your line comparing the accusations of Serge Benhayon to the pope had me a bit baffled for a second, then I finally got what you meant and found it hilarious and so true. I too have never found Serge to be denigrating to anyone and is always so respectful. Choice of religion or race or sex never really seems to change the way Serge interacts with people.

  142. Indeed what is the motivation of someone who would say something as clearly false as that Serge Benhayon is anti-semitic? And as you so rightly point out try to destruct a student body that has formed itself from the basis of healing their health problems and living in a beautifully responsible and non-imposing way – all to better humanity and where it is heading. It is truly bizarre the campaign against Serge Benhayon and Universal Medicine.

  143. Elkan, my background is similar to yours only I grew up in Australia. I am so grateful to find Serge Benhayon who lives and presents religion as being a way of living from the inner-heart. No dogma, doctrine, rules, rites, rituals or prejudice; there is nothing to learn for if we connect to ourselves, all knowing is within us. I celebrate the richness and wisdom of my background but I also celebrate the freedom to be responsible for my own choices.

  144. If you meet Serge Benhayon you would only feel an absolute love and simplicity he has for everyone, so how anyone could make up lies that Serge is anti-semetic is farcical and offensive. All this exposes to me is the ridiculousness of the lies that people are willing to go to without any reason or understanding. Serge is from an old jewish family he has no reason to be anti-Semitic, people should at least try to get their facts right before accusing people of things that are way too far fetched to believe.

  145. Elkan you write with such power, authority and love, it brings tears to my eyes, tears of joy, thank you.

  146. Thanks Elkan, I have never heard an iota of anti-semetism come out of Serge Benhayon’s mouth either. My experience of Serge Benhayon’s teachings has been an invitation to connect with and build a relationship with myself and from there, the greater world around me.

  147. What a wonderful and powerful blog, Elkan. Thank you for presenting so many great truths which refute all the absurd lies told about Serge Benhayon recently, with regard to Judaism and Anti-Semitism.

  148. Very powerful and true blog Elkan. Thank you very much. Yes, you are absolutely right: Accusing Serge Benhayon with his Jewish heritage to be anti-semitic is utterly ridiculous if not absurd. Are Esther and Lance running out of stories? It seems that they try every angle to fulfill their goal to bring Serge and Universal Medicine down and do not shy away from even the most absurd accusations.

  149. So clearly exposed and I love the line “It is like saying the pope is cheating on his wife”. Sums it up for me! And I’m inspired to watch your film. Thanks Elkan.

    1. Well said Nikki, I love that too. Anybody saying that Serge Benhayon has done any of the things that he gets accused of is like saying the pope is cheating on his wife – totally fabricated – to what end? It simply does not make any sense at all, and never ever will.

  150. Thank you Elkan. And great question you ask here – “what is wrong with the person who makes such false accusations and what is the hidden agenda to harm Serge Benhayon?” You really have to wonder the state and agenda of a person who goes out of their way to to deliberately cause harm to possibly the most humble, accepting and beautiful man I know.

  151. Elkan, thank you for writing this. It is one of many stories I have heard of the many and varied projects that Serge Benhayon and his family assists. No, in the 4+ years I have been attending Universal Medicine events, I have never felt a hint of a bias towards – or against – one culture. We are Universal and the whole point is to live and accept all equally. This is a concept that to truly live is deeply profound and each and every aspect of our society would benefit exponentially by knowing this.

  152. Thank you for illuminating the baseless and false accusations leveled at Serge Benhayon. Anyone who has met or had any dealings with Serge Benhayon knows that he is absolutly accepting of all and has a true love for all people. And yes, the underlying question of what is to gain from the people who continue to make up these false accusations?

  153. In the four years of attending workshops and inspirational talks I have never witnessed anything anti-semetic about Serge Benhayon.
    A foolish accusation to make about such a truly deeply loving man that delivers from the inner wisdom sourced within himself.

    1. Nicole, indeed as with all the accusations that have been made. Having heard Serge Benhayon present many times there is simply a consistent depth of love, understanding and appreciation of everything. Never any judgement and certainly nothing even remotely anti-semitic.

  154. I have only learned about Antisemitism from my year 10 History class but from the knowledge that I have been taught and from knowing Serge Benhayon, it is a very big accusation to say that he, Serge Benhayon, is Anti-Semitic.

  155. Elkan – thank you for sharing the facts about your personal experience and dealings with Serge Benhayon. Like you – I know Serge to be of Jewish heritage and all embracing of such religion. He is very respectful of people’s choices and to accuse him of being anti-semantic can only come from
    Someone who has not had the privilege of meeting him.

  156. Thank you so much for writing this Elkan, your simple way of writting allowed me to feel just how precious the teachings of universal medicine are and just how alive and living they can be in the way we choose to live our lives. I really love the line where you write about the teachings.. you say ” It is a simple and universal embracing teaching that gets you into your own power by taking responsibility for your choices”. I have come so far since studying the teachings of universal medicine and feel like I have come from a place of crippling self doubt and confidence to a place where I am now really taking responsibility for my lifestyle, my choices, and my way of living everyday, and it is indeed giving me a strength and foundation of power within my life.

  157. Thank you Elkan. Since I was a child I have known that the love and true connection that is between us all is above and beyond any culture or religion I had seen exhibited on earth. Now we have ‘The Way of the Livingness’ – which holds the true meaning of religion for me – one that is inclusive of all.

  158. It only take a moment to see and read or listen to anything produced by Serge to know that these desperate accusations are not true. So while, I agree with your final question Elkan,I would also ask, why are people so quick to jump to a conclusion and allow themselves to be mislead by such an obvious lie?

  159. Thank you Elkan for this powerful blog – Serge Benhayon does live what he talks and if we have the willingness he is a true inspiration.

  160. Thank you Elkan for your educational and revealing article, and sharing your experience, and the many clear and strong points.
    The Benhayon family have been and continue to be nothing but supportive to everyone they come in contact with including myself.

  161. Great article Elkan, my experience of Serge Benhayon is the same – I have never heard him say anything racist, sexist or discriminating in any way and you so very clearly have a strong marker for this as well. As you said you can “smell it from very far away and never hold back when it comes to exposing it”

  162. What Serge Benhayon presents comes from pure love and to suggest that he has anti-Semitic views is absurd. What is presented is that we all have a choice and self- responsibility for the choices we make, nothing is ever dictated, no opinions enforced upon another. Thankyou for exposing the lies and questioning the real nature of those expressing those lies.

  163. Good question to end on.
    It’s so lovely they have supported you with your film – the Benhayon Family are so loving, caring and supportive. Consistently and constantly. In my 5 years of knowing them this has always been the case.

  164. Serge Benhayon truly loves all humanity, including those people whose twisted goal is to ‘bring him down’. There are far too many people from all nationalities, religions and walks of life who know this truth about Serge for the abusers to ‘succeed’. When will they realise this and stop wasting their lives in their sordid persuit?

  165. Maybe their hidden agenda stems from their own lack of love and true community. So because we reflect this they only know to retaliate with vicious lies and hurtful words as a way to harm.

    1. You have summed it up so simply and so beautifully Kelly. I totally agree that this group is driven to retaliate in such a vicious way by; “their own lack of love and true community”.

      1. I agree too Kelly and Ingrid, it is “their own lack of love and true community”. It is interesting to note that when these accusers are presented with someone who is living his truth and the the opportunity is there to choose love for themselves, they choose to harm instead, and that can only mean that they have a deep fear of looking inward at themselves for what they might find.

  166. I absolutely agree to accuse Serge Benhayon of anti semitism ‘is like saying the pope is cheating on his wife’. It is absolutely absurd, and indeed the question should be asked what is the person’s agenda who is making these horrific accusations. Thank you Elkan for speaking up so clearly.

  167. Matilda, well said. The focus on developing tolerance and/or trying to manage peaceful coexistence is clearly not the true answer. When we only pacify a situation, conflict eventually arises again. When we only tolerate someone or a group, irritation and frustration arise with the smallest provocation. There is another way to develop true harmony within us and between us, out of which real understanding and thus evolution and iiberation arise. That way is the The Way of the Livingness.

  168. “The real question here is what is wrong with the person who makes such false accusations and what is the hidden agenda to harm Serge Benhayon?” Two very important questions, Elkan, as the force coming through the accusations feels like the same force that came through the Nazi’s. The accusers are the ones who need to be held up to the light and exposed for what they really are.

  169. Thank you Elkan for sharing your history with Serge Benhayon ,
    That was lovely to read and a confirmation of how I know Serge Benhayon to be. They way you spoke of his support and walking his talk is exactly how I would put it. Serge Benhayon has the most integrity that I’ve ever seen and inspires me to also live my life in such a loving way.

  170. Thank you for high-lighting with your depth of experience the truth about Serge Benhayon. From the micro to the macro Serge is the real deal when it comes to everyone being equal, without exception.

  171. Elkan, Everything you have said about Serge Benhayon is pure truth. Those who de-cry the atrocities of what has happened in the past need to take a long hard look at the hurtful and harmful remarks they make.

  172. Thank you Elkan. It is wonderful to read a blog written with absolute authority about anti-semitism and to clearly state that Serge Benhayon has never even ventured into this arena. I have known Serge personally for fifteen years and have also spent many hours in his company at various workshops and retreats. I still find it extraordinary that Serge Benhayon is consistently able to hold every single person he comes across or speaks of as an equal – no exceptions, ever.

  173. Thanks Elkan for standing up, exposing the lies, and correcting the record back to truth about Serge Benhayon.

  174. Exactly, when we look in the papers and watch the news, every day there is more and more atrocities, and correct me if I am wrong they are only getting more and more horrendous each day, “it is loud and clear that the way Serge Benhayon lives, and all that he and Universal Medicine bring to the world is exactly what is needed.” I couldn’t agree more Jane.

  175. Well done Elkan for writing the truth about Serge Benhayon, a man who has so much wisdom and love to offer all of humanity

  176. One of the principle foundations of Universal Medicine is Everybody is equal regardless of race. Its’s one of the first things that attracted me to Universal Medicine and by looking at the cosmopolitan students I would say it is valued by all. Serge Benhayon’s a multiculturalist as truly as the Pope is a Catholic.

  177. The support of Serge Benhayon for so many people is something rare and to be highly valued. Thank you for giving us another tangible example of the true man Serge Benhayon is.

  178. Elkan you have confirmed so beautifully what I, and anyone who has listened to Serge, already knows, that Serge treats and loves every person equally regardless of religion, age, sex or nationality.
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  179. Attacking someone with false accusations is exactly what Nazi Anti-Semitism was about; it’s the same display of hate towards another.

  180. Elkan, you present with complete authority on the subject of Anti-Sematism and the truth in your words can be deeply felt.
    From the hatred, devastation, suffering and separation of the Holocaust to the loving, understanding, compassionate and uniting Way of The Livingness Presented by Universal Medicine. If there was ever a generation that had clear examples of the real consequences of the choices that we make, it is this one.

  181. Thank you Elkan Spiller. Crazy that someone would even suggest Serge Benhayon would make an anti-semetic comment. Yes, I have often heard Serge talk about how the dogmatic tendencies of many religions actually are not a true representation of what the word “religion” truly means when you understand the origin of its meaning (which is simply to “rebind” or “reconnect”), but never have I heard him criticise jewish people for being jewish. Crazy, when you understand the true philosophy that Universal Medicine presents – that all in truth are equal energetically, it is just that as humanity we do not live that truth.

  182. Thank you Elkan,I also stand behind you, I too have had the pleasure of being at many of Serge’s Presentations, Hundreds of hours, he has always treated everyone with the same amount of equality, Man, Women, or religion. All sons of God.

  183. Well said Concetta, It is a form of madness that shapes Humanity in main stream.
    But i for one stand firm alongside my fellow brothers and sisters that make up the student body in reversing the flow of this madness.

  184. How wonderful Elkan to have somebody so well informed on the subject of anti-Semitism and especially well attuned to it in its more subtle innuendos and unconscious forms. You without a doubt have authority to state unequivocally Serge Benhayon has once again been falsely accused and as Alex Braun so astutely said – yet another inflammatory accusation thrown at Serge to incite reaction and moral panic. Will be looking out for viewing opportunities of “L’Chaim! – To Life!”

  185. As you rightly say Elkan – governments should be looking to Serge Benhayon for help with the increasing rates of disease. He certainly has helped many, many people that I know of, and I am sure there are many more.

    1. Very true Heather, Serge Benhayon has supported and inspired 100’s of people back to healthy vital lives, myself included. Universal Medicine is based on common sense, down to earth wisdom that offers us all very tangible tools to restore our health. In an era when disease and illness is increasing at an alarming rate, governments would do well to ask what is going on in the corner of the world, where people are bucking the trend in health statistics because of how they are living.

  186. Hear Hear Elkan Spiller! I completely stand behind you with all that you say. A grand read- one I was very much looking forward to. The joy in the photos are beaming!

  187. Anyone who attends a presentation by Serge Benhayon will know that he is a wonderful man of integrity and connects with everyone equally through his love that he holds for entire humanity (regardless of religion, race, etc.) I would love to see your film one day, Elkan.

  188. Elkan, I hope I get to see your film one day. Your story makes perfect sense to me as someone who has also witnessed Serge Benhayon present at many workshops over the years. He has remained consistent in his messages about all humanity being equal and that we each carry responsibility for the choices we make. Serge definitely ‘walks what he talks’.

  189. I agree Vicky, to make such shockingly false and harmful accusations shows a deep disrespect for the real harm that came out of anti-semitism

  190. After many years of listening to presentations by Serge Benhayon , he has always and treated all men / women equally no matter what race, religion or creed . The teachings of the ageless wisdom are testament to the fact that we are all equally true sons of god. Thank you Elkan for your article and great film.

  191. Your comment exposes the sheer ridiculousness of the false accusations about Serge Benhayon, Alex. Whatever will they come up with next that will waste time, money and distract humanity from seeing the true worth of Serge Benhayon.

  192. Awesome Elkan to hear you express with so much authority of what you have studied, lived and know to the depth of your bones. Your blog has inspired me greatly in many ways and in particular the love and appreciation you have of Serge Benhayon and family as true living role models. Thank you.

  193. Thank you Elkan, nobody is better qualified than you are to put this vile accusation of Serge Benhayon being anti-semitic to rest. It is indeed as you say, as far fetched and ludicrous as purporting that “the pope cheated on his wife”.

    1. What is the hidden agenda to harm Serge Benhayon? is a question worth considering – to accuse him of being anti-semantic is ludicrous, but not a statement to be taken lightly. Such a false accusation casts a dark judgement over Serge Benhayon and the many people who hold him dearly including his family and the self formed student body of Universal Medicine.
      The Holocaust is a topic that always deserves the upmost sensitivity and should never be used to serve a personal agenda.

  194. Thank you Elkan for putting the record straight, Why would someone with jewish heritage be anti-semitic it does not make sense to me. It is amazing what lies people will make up about others without any facts to substantiate their claims. Anyone that has heard Serge Benhayon speak would know this to be an absurd lie, he is the most non judgemental person I have ever met.

  195. I appreciate reading and learning more about the different walks of life the students of Universal Medicine are drawn from and how the ‘universal’ teachings strangely, speak to all. I hope your film promotes much healing. Thank-you Elkan.

  196. Thank you Elkan – A great account of what you know to be true and as you say – what is the hidden agenda to harm SergeBenhayon, a man who lives what he talks.

  197. Thank you for your blog Elkan. I would love to see your movie. It is bizarre that Serge Benhayon has been accused of being anti-Semitic – as you say it just doesn’t make sense. Fundamental to the Universal Medicine teachings ( and what we can all feel) is that we are all one, all equal, and our blood is not jewish, catholic or any other religion.

  198. Thank you Elkan for this honest and strong blog. It makes crystal clear that Serge Benhayon is not Anti-Semitic in any way. So why this lie? It seams to me like there are lies after lies put into the internet like seeds, to see if one will grow. They are like spam-weed. We have to cut it out by the roots. Well done here!

    1. I agree Sandra there are many lies spread in the Internet about Serge Benhayon-none of them are true or have any foundation. Thank you Elkan for standing up to speak the truth about Serge Benhayon that he has nothing to do with Anti-Semitism.

      1. I agree this is beautifully expressed, Sandra. The spam weed that was planted here suggesting that Serge Benhayon is anti-semetic has definitely been uprooted by Elkan. The truth speaks for itself.

  199. Thanks Elkan, you ask “what is wrong with the person who makes such false accusations and what is the hidden agenda to harm Serge Benhayon?” ..for me the answer is simple… I too felt the resistance to the possibility that someone might hold a key out of the mess most if not all of the world is in…sometimes its easier to swim in muck than to admit that is where you live.

  200. Thank you Elkan for your article. Serge Benhayon invites us to all go deeper than any culture, race, colour or creed and feel the connection we all have with each other.
    This is all about love and equalness, nothing less.

  201. I too have known Serge Benhayon for 13 years and although I have attended dozens of his presentations over that time, have never heard him anti-anyone based on their religion, culture, gender, race, or any other factor. Certainly he speaks truth about corruption going on in every sphere of life, including every religion, however these are necessary exposures and many people have been discussing them and trying to bring them to light for many years.

  202. Thank you Elkan for sharing this powerful blog.
    One indeed must ask what the hidden agenda behind these false accusations can be as Serge Benhayon definitely is not antisemitic. Most probably it is the fact that he is speaking truth and through this is exposing what many people would prefer to remain hidden so that they could follow their – more often than not – loveless agendas without having to take responsibility or being exposed as what they truly are.

  203. Thank you, Elkan. Your very personal and honest account of your experience and knowledge of Serge and his family in regards to anti- Semitism is of great help to dis-empower the lies that are spread by others about it.

  204. Another false accusation about Serge Benhayon?!!! Thank you Elkan for sharing with us your educated view on this false accusation. Serge Benhayon’s message is all about LOVE, serving humanity and that we are all equal. Is this so hard for people to accept that this is so needed in the world today. Why do they insist on bringing Serge Benhayon down?

  205. Thank-you for sharing this Elkan, a person who truly knows what anti-semitism is and for speaking out about the false accusations against Serge Benhayon. As you state Serge has never tried to hide his family background. I am with you in asking the question “what is the hidden agenda to harm Serge Benhayon”

  206. That’s right Concetta, what is wrong with those making the false accusations is the same energy that defended that the world was flat and that the earth was the center of the universe. Those who want power for themselves, those who want life to follow their beliefs, those who live in illusion.

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