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Misc 1 Rav Aryeh Leib Shain the Rav of Steri and author of the Ktzos Hachoshen was one of the greatest Rabbonim of his time. He was renowned for the greatness of his Torah learning and as well for his antagonism to Chassidus and Chassidim. He would often speak against the greatest Rebbes of his time and many times specifically against the "Chozeh of Lublin" who had many Chassidim in Steri. It happened once as he was speaking against the "Chozeh" in the presence of some of the Chassidim that they responded sharply to him. The "Ktzos" was insulted and pronounced a Cherem for thirty days on those who had responded, as is required against those who insult the Rav of a community. These Chassidim went to Lublin for the thirty days of Cherem and also intended to complain to the "Chozeh" about the "Ktzos" who spoke so disparagingly about the "Chozeh", Chassidim and other great Rebbes. However, when they arrived in Lublin the "Chozeh" refused to meet them until the thirty days of Cherem had passed. After the thirty days they were permitted into the "Chozeh's" presence and made their feelings known. The "Chozeh" responded. The Torah tells us that Hashem said to Aharon and Miriam "Why did you not fear to speak against my servant Moshe." Says Rashi "Moshe even though he is not my servant and my servant even though he is not Moshe, he is worthy of being held in awe." Asked the "Chozeh," "Why should we fear Moshe if he is not the servant of Hashem?" Answered the "Chozeh." The Gemara brings a comment from Rabbi Yochanan ben Zaki concerning himself and his student, Rabbi Chanina be Dosa. "He (Rabbi Chanina) is like a servant before a king (Hashem) and I (Rabbi Yochanan) am like a prince before the king." Continued the "Chozeh." "There are great men of learning - the princes of the Torah - who make the study of Torah their focal activity and sit and learn day and night. In addition, there are great Tzaddikim who are the servants of Hashem in every aspect of their lives. Each one of these - explains Rashi - is worthy of being held in awe. As your Rav is a prince of the Torah, it is forbidden to insult him in any way."