The Largest Jewish Newspaper In France Reports: Even Non-Believers Respect
The Faith Of Lubavitch
 

A notably positive article about Chabad in Eretz Yisroel appeared in the most popular Jewish newspaper in France, Juive Actualite, under the headline: “The Religious Whom the Secular Respect.” Under a subtitle noting a religious movement in Eretz Yisroel which all secular Jews regard with respect, the article goes on to describe the principles of Chabad Chassidus regarding the dissemination of Yiddishkeit, with an emphasis on Lubavitchers’ belief in the Rebbe Melech HaMoshiach.

Here is a translation of a few paragraphs from the article:

“Lubavitchers have an advantage over other ardent believers, for their esteemed leader, Rabbi M.M. Schneerson, is perpetually alive.

“In accordance with the rabbinic decision of 5751, the Lubavitcher Rebbe is considered b’chezkas Moshiach, and in many Chabad centers they continue to use the title Melech HaMoshiach.

“The picture of Melech HaMoshiach can be seen throughout the country, and the most amazing thing is that even those who don’t have this perspective, respect the Lubavitchers’ faith.

“This tolerance, which is so rare among us, is in itself an amazing phenomenon.”

The Rebbe’s shluchim in France were not surprised by the article; all journalists in contact with Lubavitcher Chassidim in France know about their faith in the Rebbe MH”M. The Chassidim, however, were not aware that the journalists understood that this faith is not exclusive to France, but represents the sentiments of shluchim and Chassidim around the world.