1) It is forbidden for a disciple to call his Rabbi by his name, both while he is living, and after his death.

2) If the Rabbi has the same name as other people, but it is an uncommon name that is not usually encountered; if the disciple wishes to address someone else with that name, it is forbidden unless he changes the name slightly.

3) If the Rabbi’s name is one that is commonly encountered, and the disciple wishes to address someone else with that name, it is permitted when not in the Rabbi’s presence.

4) All this is if he mentions his Rabbi’s name alone. But, it is permitted to say “My Rabbi and master … .” Some say that he may even say “My Rabbi …,” without adding the title “master.”

5) Some say that what is permitted is specifically to say “My Rabbi …,” but it is forbidden to say “…, my Rabbi.” Others disagree, and say that the order makes no difference; so long as an honorary title is included, it is permitted either way.

6) Some maintain that the rule permitting one to refer to his Rabbi by name when including an honorary title, applies only when not in the Rabbi’s presence. But in the Rabbi’s presence, it is forbidden to call him by name even when adding an honorary title; in such case, he should simply say “My Rabbi.” Others disagree, saying that it makes no difference whether one is in his Rabbi’s presence or not; if an honorary title is included, one may refer to his Rabbi by name.

7) It is the common practice to say Malbim, Mordechai, Alshich, Ya’avetz, Chida, Bachaye etc., without adding an honorary title. Some maintain that this is not very respectful, even though these rabbis themselves referred to themselves by these names. However, if we add a definite article (the Malbim, etc.), this serves as a sort of honorary title.

8) Some say that one may not call his Rabbi by his family surname, even when prefacing it with an honorary title, for it is like calling someone by a nickname.

9) If the Rabbi is ill, and the disciple wishes to recite a mi shabeirach prayer in his behalf, including the patient’s name in the mi shebeirach as is customary, some say that he should not pronounce his Rabbi’s name vocally, but should instead think the name in his mind during the mi shebeirach.