R’ Aharon Kotler, zt”l, the Rosh Yeshivah of Lakewood, was preparing to travel to Eretz Yisrael for a visit. Meanwhile, R’ Aharon’s talmidim made their own preparations to accompany him to the airport. When R’ Aharon found out about their plans, he made known to them that he preferred that they remain in the yeshivah and adhere to their normal learning schedule.
R' Aharon’s talmidim were in a quandary about what to do. They brought the question to R’ Moshe Feinstein, zt”l. R’ Moshe’s answer left no room for doubt. “Accompany the Rosh Yeshivah. Honoring R’ Aharon is like honoring the Torah itself!” *
*Obviously, it takes a R’ Moshe to rule that not honoring R’ Aharon’s wishes was the correct way to honor him. May Hashem return our advisors as in the past!
