follow rav

Asked by mc · December 4, 2006 · Comments

Question

Where can I find the idea that one ought to always follow his rav in minhagim/piskei din, etc in a sefer? Also, where can one find an issur on "forum-shopping," i.e. asking around from rabbi to rabbi until you get the answer he wants?

Answer

Answered by Chaim Yisrael Abadi

Start with the Mishna in Pirkei Avot Perek 1 Mishna 6 CYA