Reply To: The world is in a state of Geula- and don’t misunderstand us!

Regarding the righteous indignation in reaction to the story I posted: I would understand it if it was a mashal we lubavitchers made up or even if it true, but used in a class on the “difference between our Rebbes and theirs ” (just to clarify we never had such a class.)

But that’s not the case. It was a true story that went around the week it happened in the city it happened in. Ok?

Now judging by your reactions, I would correct my assumption (based on my personal experience) that this kind of Rebbe is common. And just to clarify, I have heard enough about HaRav Shteinman zatzal and HaRav Chaim Kanievsky to never think of attributing this level to them. They are on the level of Toraso umanaso and could care less about touring.

So what I see is that the bachur was shocked, but you would also be shocked because you would also expect more.

However, the fact it did happen, and i had another similar encounter personally with a granddaughter of a similar minded Rebbe shows me it does exist.

So would you agree with my rule of thumb that we accord due respect to Rebbes depending on their level? Or would you treat the Rebbe of my story with the same degree of respect as you would HaRav Shteinman zatzal?