tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1097749014220347853.post2068675690210882711..comments2024-01-30T12:26:03.019-05:00Comments on The Blog of Garnel Ironheart: An Unnecessary AttackMighty Garnel Ironhearthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09571194550300367249noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1097749014220347853.post-45581583641534404922009-07-08T12:11:20.309-04:002009-07-08T12:11:20.309-04:00It is often pointed out, by members of Chabad, tha...It is often pointed out, by members of Chabad, that Chabad has grown exponentially since the passing of the Rebbe demonstrating, thereby, the greater effect of the Rebbe since his passing than even before. This is presented as evidence of not only his continuing legacy but a continuing spirit. The fact is that there are cases when one seems to accomplish more in death -- and be more recognized after death -- than while still alive; this, though, is not necessarily a positive. While someone is still with us, the actual parameters of that person's ideas and perceptions are still tangible and real. While someone is still alive, you can't say that this person said a certain idea (i.e. put words into his mouth) as this person can always correct the misperception and state what he really meant. But when someone has passed on, he can become mythical because he can be attributed with any and all statements. The Mashichist movement within Chabad is a perfect example of this. Both sides argue that their position is the one that the Rabbe articulated. Those who say the Rebbe is Mashiach quote the Rebbe himself as proof of their assertons. Those who are strongly against this position also quote the Rebbe as being against such an assertion. The fact that the Rebbe is not here to clarify his true thoughts allows this to be. And the fact that the Rebbe can be seen in so many different ways means that he can be found to be more acceptable to a wider audience. The sadness of this is that without the Rebbe here to clarify what he really means, the loss is the truth and the Rebbe's true position within Torah. <br /><br />There is no doubt that the Rebbe was a great man in accomplishing what he did. That does not mean that we have to agree with everything that he did or with his overall viewpoints. Eilu v'Eilu applies. But when he was here, we were sure that there was a parameter on the movement in the personna of the Rebbe. That is missing and while the influence of the Rebbe after his passing is indeed a reflection of what he did, it also is something of which we should be concerned. What will be said in his name?<br /><br />Rabbi Ben HechtRabbi Ben Hechthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13424122479105225620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1097749014220347853.post-32148321888962593702009-07-02T14:46:35.786-04:002009-07-02T14:46:35.786-04:00It's possible to use ambiguous language to sen...It's possible to use ambiguous language to send out a double message, one to insiders plus another to outsiders. I have no idea if this is an example of that or not. Why not ask Rav Steinsaltz directly about his intent?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1097749014220347853.post-88256727789174026942009-07-02T07:44:48.593-04:002009-07-02T07:44:48.593-04:00Yes, the wording is tricking but there is somethin...Yes, the wording is tricking but there is something unusual about how the Rebbe's marketing has been so successful.Mighty Garnel Ironhearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09571194550300367249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1097749014220347853.post-66012796420648928782009-07-01T18:40:40.701-04:002009-07-01T18:40:40.701-04:00Garnel
He could have worded it differently. The &...Garnel<br /><br />He could have worded it differently. The 'supernatural' thing for example.Not Briskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12813820881313898157noreply@blogger.com