Tearing for a Rosh Yeshiva
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Question
Is there a law or obligation to tear one's clothing for a Rosh Yeshiva who has passed away?
Answer
Hello,
According to the law, one must tear their clothing for any rabbi from whom they learned Torah, or for a great person in Israel who is considered their rabbi.
In our times, it is not customary to tear for every rabbi from whom one has learned. However, there are yeshivas where it is customary to tear when the Rosh Yeshiva passes away.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De'ah, Siman 340, Se'if 67