However, aside from that, bear in mind that most Jews, even in Israel, are essentially secular. Just as many Jews are caught up in New Age beliefs as anyone else. Such Jews wouldn't be nearly as concerned that a "messiah" have Orthodox credentials as with whether he can give them "peace and safety."
Good points.
However, I do believe that there will be enough at least 'profered' or trumped up, if not real prophetic key points that Orthodox Jews will also acclaim him as Messiah.
Certainly there's rank secularism and even occultism rampant in Israel. After all, Israel WILL BE IN CAHOOTS with the AC for at least 3.5 years.
Anyway--thanks tons for your kind post.