Obeying the Head of the Yeshiva
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Question
My yeshiva head asked me to change my address to the city where the yeshiva is located before the elections because he received a promise from the candidate that he would get an allocation if all the yeshiva students change their address and vote for a certain candidate. I want to vote in my hometown. Should I obey the head of the yeshiva?
Answer
Shalom Rav,
It is a great mitzvah to listen to the words of your rabbi, and it is forbidden to disobey him.
It is a great mitzvah to support Torah and to ensure the existence of the yeshiva and the welfare of the rabbis and students.
Usually, a yeshiva student does not have the money to support Torah, and here you have the opportunity to support the Torah of many, without spending money.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De'ah, Siman 242
Chafetz Chaim, Ahavat Chesed, Part 2, Chapter 20, and others