Q&A: Messiah
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Messiah
Question
Is there any halakhic problem with someone who believes that the Lubavitcher Rebbe was the Messiah (aside from the fact that it's obviously false because he passed away)? I'm asking about the person's halakhic status.
Answer
I don't see any halakhic problem with that.
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