Although I don’t agree at all with the Meshichistim. And it might be extremely problematic. To say the least.
I just want to address one thing here. And this goes for BOTH. Lubavitchers and Non Lubavitchers.
This is a quote from Rabbi Avigdor Millers, question and answers:
Its online at: torasavigdor.org
Q:
Is there one main leader of Klal Yisroel today?
A:
That’s not for me to say. But what I can say is that we do have leaders today. Boruch Hashem, we have leaders.
But I must tell you that I disagree with the attitude of being mivatel, of putting down, someone else’s gadol. No; I disagree with that attitude. Gedolim can be here and Gedolim can be there, and we have to appreciate all of them. Your Gadol doesn’t have to be the only Gadol.
And even though there might be a machlokes, a disagreement, between them; yes, there may be a machlokes between them, but we should stay out of it. It’s fire! Worse than fire! We shouldn’t say a word. Not a word! So if Rav Shach, let’s say, and the Lubavitcher Rebbe may have sichsuchim, some arguments; I don’t know if they have, but if they have some sichsuchim, it’s none of our business. It’s the fire of Gehenim to open up your mouth. Keep your mouth closed. It’s a tragic mistake to mix in.
And the wisest way is to say nothing at all, and to have the greatest derech eretz the greatest respect, for all those people who are recognized. After all, the Lubavitcher Rebbi is recognized by many people. And Rav Shach is recognized by many people. So we should keep our mouths closed and recognize both of them. That’s the way we should follow.
TAPE # 901 (January 1993)