AAQ – was there a general statement signed by everyone there? Maybe I missed. And I am asking questions about something I have only 2nd hand information, no need to be hostile.
There was a general statement read publicly at the conclusion of the Atzeres, summarizing the united position on the issues. You missed it. Again.
The mere fact that three very different groups of Gedolim, each one itself comprised of different shittos, ALL TOGETHER AS ONE agreed to set aside their differences ON OTHER ISSUES, and focus on this issue THAT THEY ALL AGREE ON, itself should indicate that YES, THEY REALLY MEAN IT. ALL OF THEM.
Maybe you should get some first hand information, a little goes a long way.
his “drash” was obviously tongue-in-cheek… but the gemora reference had to be genuine…
So you’re quoting a joke, by a colorful and insightful person who did a lot of good things, but he wasn’t generally considered to be a Gadol, against several dozen leaders of thousands each. Um, OK.