‘ being a “classic litvak”.’ have much to do with” Have you taken a ride through the nicer parts of Lakewood lately”‘?
Midwest,
kol Yisrael areivim zeh l’zeh.is more than a fuzzy feel good mantle donning. It bears with it obligations to reprove others (It is the basis with which we are yotze another jew ,because we bear their performance obligation)
cf.D’vorim 29:28