Joseph
Member
cantoresq, are you maintaining that R’ YB Soloveitchek was the final arbiter for YU policy?
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I did not say that. What I said is that it is wrong to say that all the Rav z”l did was “come and say shiurim.” and that he was the spiritual guide of the institution. As to policy decisions, it is my understanding that the Rav z”l had a say, along with R. Belkin and others in positions of authority. Given his intellect, stature and charisma, i’m sure his opinions carried great weight, far greater than most others who also had a “seat at the table.” I think that vis-a-vis R. Belkin, he was a first among equals.