The Rebbe Was a Rare Ethical Social Climber

I love that the Rebbe cared for every Jew.  He didn’t fall prey to the social diseases that describe so many leaders, like narcissism, the charismatic quacks, nor someone who is a leader suffering from megalomania.  When he shook someone’s hand or said l’chaim it came from his soul as blessing because he wasn’t doing for a press photo shoot or some other publicity stunt.  The Rebbe passes all the psychological tests that pathological leaders fall into.  The Rebbe was a normal man in many senses, but he was also brilliant.  He is that rare individual who became a leader because of his goodness.  I will also add that it is to the credit of his ancestors that he was born into a world of established Judaism that would pick such a wonderful man to be in charge.  That he is still loved today and not forgotten is testimony to his eternity that there are successful and noble leaders, whose lifetime presence on earth is as meaningful today, as it was when he walked among us.