The Sephardic Torah Scholars Council led by Rabbi Shalom Cohen expressed deep sorrow at the death of Rabbi Aharon Leib Shteinman.
"Rabbi Shteinman raised many great disciples and led the community of faithful Jews with wisdom, intelligence and unity during the crises of our period. The loss is great, where can we find others to fill his place?"
Rabbi Cohen directed all yeshiva students and married Torah students to participate in the funeral.