Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, of the righteous memory, simply known as The Rebbe, is the latest leader of Lubavitch Hasidim movement (also known as Chabad).
The Rebbe's counsel was sought by national and international government officials of all levels.
After one such meeting with US Senator Patrick Moynihan, the Rebbe asked if he could request a favor from the Senator.
"Here it comes", the Senator thought to himself. "Now the Rebbe is looking for the payoff."
The Rebbe continued: "There is a growing community in Chinatown. These people are quiet, reserved, hard-working and law-abiding - the type of citizens most countries would treasure. But because Amercians are so outgoing and the Chinese are, by nature, so reserved, they are often overlooked. Thus they miss out benefitting from government programs. I suggest that as US Senator from New York, you concern yourself with their needs."
"I was overwhelmed," the Senator said afterwards. "The Rebbe has a community of thousands in New York City and institutions all over the State that could benefit from government programs. I am in a position to help secure funding for them. The Rebbe didn't ask about that. Instead, he was concerned with the Chinese in Chinatown. I don't think he has ever been there, and I'm certain that most people there don't know who he is, but he cares about them..."
Source: The Rebbe, an appreciation booklet by Lubavitch Manchester
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