PARSHAT BEREISHIT
October 17-18, 2025 / 26 Tishrei 5786 THIS SHABBAT
Mevarchim Hachodesh for the month of Cheshvan SPECIAL DAYS
Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan is celebrated on Wednesday, October 22, and Thursday, October 23. | | |  FEATURED | | |  | | OU Mourns the Loss of EVP Rabbi Moshe Hauer, zt"l | With tears in our eyes and hearts breaking, we share the devastating news of the loss of our beloved brother, rabbi, partner, and friend, Executive Vice President Rabbi Moshe Hauer, zt"l. Rabbi Hauer was a true talmid chacham, a master teacher and communicator, the voice of Torah to the Orthodox community, and the voice of Orthodoxy to the world. He personified what it means to be a Torah Jew and took nothing more seriously than his role of sharing the joy of Jewish life with our community and beyond. Rabbi Hauer's leadership was marked by unwavering dedication, deep compassion, and a vision rooted in faith in Hashem, integrity, and love for Klal Yisrael. Whether through his inspiring words, thoughtful counsel, powerful advocacy, or quiet acts of kindness, Rabbi Hauer uplifted those around him and made an impact on every person he encountered. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family. May they be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Yerushalayim. At this difficult time, we ask that you join us in remembering Rabbi Hauer, zt"l, by continuing to embody the values he upheld and by committing ourselves to continuing the legacy of Torah, chesed, and unity that he championed so passionately. | | | | | |  AROUND THE OU | |  | | OU Global Daily Tehillim & Chizuk Call Mourns Rabbi Hauer, zt"l | For over five and a half years, the OU Daily Tehillim & Chizuk Call has been a space for our community to come together in prayer and encouragement. Yesterday's call was a difficult one. We mourned the sudden and tragic loss of our EVP Rabbi Moshe Hauer, zt"l, who inspired this very initiative. We were joined by Rabbi Moshe Benovitz to reflect, honor, and find strength together. | | Listen to the Call Recording | | |  TORAH | |  | | Rabbi Moshe Hauer, zt"l | | Seeing the Good and Blessing | At a time like this, it can be difficult to see the good and to see G-d as a loving Father. But as Jews who cherish life, as we aspire to be the ish hachafetz chaim who lives to emulate our G-d, the Melech chafetz bachaim, we will benefit greatly by opening our eyes to the good and blessing in our lives, by being oheiv yamim lirot tov, seeing the good and blessing that Hashem is always seeking to give us, seeing the good and blessing in the people around us, and speaking generously and positively of Hashem and of His children. | | Read More | | |  | | Rabbi Menachem Genack | | Parallel Paths | The Torah describes the sin of Adam and the sin of Cain in closely parallel language. What message does the Torah intend to convey? | | Read in Hebrew | | |  | | Rabbi Norman Lamm, zt"l | | Reflections on the Divine Image | The concept of man's creation betzelem Elokim, in the image of God, is decisive in the Jewish concept of man. But what does it mean when we say that man was created in the image of God? | | Read More | | |  | | Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, zt"l | | A Living Book | It is the most famous, majestic, and influential opening of any book in literature…. | | Read More | | |  | | Rabbi Jack Abramowitz | | All About Shnayim Mikra v'Echad Targum | Reviewing the weekly Torah portion "Shnayim Mikra v'Echad Targum" is an important, but often overlooked, obligation. Learn all about it in this seven-part series, from the author of The Complete Targum Onkelos. | | Read More | | | |
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