When Will We Merit Seeing the Rebbe in Israel

Moshe Ishon: But still, when will we merit seeing the Rebbe in Israel?

The Rebbe: The day will come. I hope it is not too far off.

Moshe Ishon: What about the chassidim, do they have to wait until the Rebbe leaves to live in Israel?

The Rebbe: Any chassid who comes to ask about going to live in Israel, who isn't involved in education or in the rabbinate, is advised to go, and we give him our blessing for his move. The problem is for those who have vital roles in the community, and if they leave, everything will crumble. They are compared to ships' captains in stormy seas; the captain is always the last to abandon ship. First, he must save the passengers . . .

Reprinted from the current website of Chabad.Org