Rabbi Moshe Hauer

World Emunah for Rosh Chodesh:

Sivan: Anticipating receiving the Torah

We have almost finished Counting the Omer and are coming close to the day we were at Mount Sinai.

For Thanksgiving:

Rabbi Moshe Hauer, zt”l, on Gratitude

Learning how to live one's life by emulating the deeds and words of a great man, a man of extraordinary humility, drive and moral clarity, a leader who carried Klal Yisrael in his heart.

Rabbi Moshe Hauer z"l:

In a world of self-promotion, he chose humility

Rabbi Hauer's shloshim took place this week. His way of life was humility, but as our Sages wisely said, “one who runs from honor, honor chases after him.”

Remembering Rabbi Moshe Hauer:

He lifted us up

Rabbi Moshe Hauer showed respect and developed genuine friendships with Jews and non-Jews from many different backgrounds and communities, and across the political spectrum.

President Trump honors the memory of Rabbi Moshe Hauer

The US President sent a letter to the grieving family and to the OU, in which he noted that the late rabbi 'dedicated his life to helping others and stood as a fierce advocate for the Jewish people.'

Watch live: Rabbi Moshe Hauer is laid to rest

Rabbi Moshe Hauer, Executive Vice President of the Orthodox Union (OU), is laid to rest in Jerusalem.

Rabbi Moshe Hauer passes away

Rabbi Moshe Hauer, Executive Vice President of the Orthodox Union (OU), passed away of a reported heart attack during the holiday of Shmini Atzeret.

OU Simchat Torah Message 5786:

'Our enemies may scheme and plan - but G-d is with us.'

As we have faced the unspeakable evil of some and the moral confusion of others, we are more fiercely committed than ever to be driven, guided, and uplifted by Hashem and His Torah.

The nation that dwells alone

When we do things right, dwelling alone expresses itself in our commitment to our unique mission as Klal Yisrael rather than in our isolation.

Orthodox Union:

The Guardian of Israel neither slumbers nor sleeps

We are overwhelmed by the stunning efforts of the soldiers of Israel’s Defense Forces and other security services, heroically committed to operating as God’s Hand.

From the OU

Message for Yom Hazikaron 5785

At this particularly difficult time, it is exceptionally important that we elevate the awareness and engagement of American Jews in commemorating this day and highlight the powerful worldview, of the Religious Zionist community that has borne a disproportionate number of the losses in the past year and a half.

Days of awe: A time for hard choices

America’s “both-sidesers” have been afforded the perfect opportunity to achieve moral clarity and choose to become a force for good. Opinion.

"Thus may all Your enemies perish, Hashem."

The assassination of Nasrallah and Jewish unity.

Hersh's parents brought us together

Jon Polin and Rachel Goldberg, the parents of the murdered American-Israeli hostage, have carried themselves with unimaginable dignity and grace.

A time for comfort?

At the Democratic National Convention, it would be reassuring to hear from the nominee on the stage and the assembled crowd of delegates, their strong and hearty support for Israel and the Jewish people. Op-ed.

OU Executive VP pens new lamentation for October 7th

The lamentation composed by Rabbi Moshe Hauer for Tisha B’Av in the wake of the events of the last year has been sent to Jewish communities around the world.

American Jewish leaders:

'American people overwhelmingly support the Jewish state'

As they arrived at a meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, leaders of US Jewish organizations spoke with Arutz Sheva about the American Jewish community's support for Israel.

The Jewish People's response to crisis

We must return to broad national unity and debate policy with a mature and abiding commitment to focus on winning the current war and not the next election.

A Reflection on July 4th, 2024

Are the horrific scenes on the streets of New York and Los Angeles and on innumerable university campuses the new American normal?

From Ma Nishtana to Ma Nishtanu - We are different!

In what way are the Jews different than Hamas? It seems that many university students and world leaders cannot answer that simple question.

Delivering moral clarity, 180 days later

Moral clarity is lost. We must raise our voices to restore it. Op-ed.

A Call for Tefillah - Yom Kippur Katan Nissan 5784

We have none to rely on other than our Father in heaven. We must ask for His help.

A call to prayer on the Fast of Esther

The call for active participation in tefillah and fasting on the Fast of Esther (March 21) on behalf of the many acute needs of our people has come from across the spectrum, including rabbinic leaders, the Hostages Forum, and the President of Israel.

The Guardian slumbers: Responding to Senator Schumer

This was not the speech of a Shomer Yisrael. Op-ed.

Who needs Holocaust Remembrance Day in 2024?

In a special editorial in Time, Rabbi Moshe Hauer discusses the feelings of his mother, a Holocaust survivor, amid the current situation in Israel and around the world. Op-Ed.

Orthodox Union leader:

'Defending ourselves is a Jewish ethic'

Rabbi Moshe Hauer of the Orthodox Union tells Arutz Sheva how American Jews are experiencing the current situation.

We support and we hold responsible

We support the Israeli government's decision but hold resonsible all those who made it necessary. Op-ed.