PARSHAT CHAYEI SARAH
November 14-15, 2025 / 24 Cheshvan 5786 THIS SHABBAT
Mevarchim Hachodesh for the month of Kislev SPECIAL DAY
Rosh Chodesh Kislev is celebrated on Friday, November 21. | | |  FEATURED | | |  | | What's Your Yomi? A Message from Rabbi Moshe Hauer, zt"l | To commemorate the shloshim of Rabbi Hauer, zt"l, we are honored to share a video he recorded in anticipation of the upcoming Siyum HaShas, scheduled to take place in approximately a year and a half. In his distinctive role of fostering collaboration across organizations, Rabbi Hauer, zt"l, worked closely with the leadership of Agudath Israel on this initiative—embodying his lifelong dedication to advancing our collective goal of increasing Torah learning throughout the Jewish community. As Shloime Werdiger, chairman of Agudath Israel, shared: "Rabbi Hauer believed in Torah as the solution to any problem, the greatest source of bracha, of unity, of inspiration, and of strength." | | | |  | | Rabbi Moshe Hauer, zt"l: In a World of Self-Promotion, He Chose Humility | | Rabbi Yisrael Motzen | As we approach the shloshim of Rabbi Hauer, zt"l, this Shabbat, the 24th of Cheshvan, his special assistant, Rabbi Yisrael Motzen, reflects on his mentor's principled modesty, worldwide impact, and respect for all. | | | |  | | Shloshim for Rabbi Moshe Hauer, zt"l | As we approach the shloshim of our beloved Rabbi Moshe Hauer, zt"l, we reflect on the enduring impact of his leadership, Torah, and devotion to Klal Yisrael. Please join us via livestream this Monday, November 17th at 1:00 PM EST for a special commemoration featuring a shiur by Rabbi Yissachar Hauer, son of Rabbi Moshe Hauer, zt"l, remarks from Moishe Bane, President Emeritus of the Orthodox Union, and a Siyum Mishnayos in memory of Rabbi Hauer, zt"l. We invite you to share memories, messages, and tributes with the Hauer family at RabbiHauerTribute@ou.org. | | | |  AROUND THE OU | |  | | NCSY | | JSU Prescon Brings Out The Best in Jewish Teen Leaders | This week, hundreds of Jewish Student Union leaders from high schools across North America gathered at the JSU Presidents Conference to grow their leadership roles in school and in their communities. A highlight of the conference was a powerful tribute to Rabbi Moshe Hauer, zt"l, by NCSY International Director Rabbi Micah Greenland, in which he urged students to embrace a mindset of responsibility – to see themselves as capable of bringing light, connection, and meaning to their school communities. | | Watch Now | | |  | | Emerging Career Professionals and Israel Free Spirit | | Pioneering Israel Trip for Yeshiva Community Singles | An innovative partnership between our Emerging Career Professionals and Israel Free Spirit departments, and "Stories of Hope" podcaster Tzipora Grodko, combined service, spirituality, and meaningful connection in Israel. | | Read More | | |  | | OU Women's Initiative | | Torat Imecha Machshavah with Mrs. Tzivi Zuckerman | Torat Imecha Machshavah offers short, thought-provoking audio classes designed to nurture meaningful growth and spiritual depth, helping women connect more personally with Torah and themselves. Join the OU Women's Initiative and Mrs. Tzivi Zuckerman from November 16 to December 8 to be inspired by the teachings of Rav Shlomo Wolbe. | | Sign Up Here | | |  | | The Fred and Rose Distenfeld OU Relief Missions and OU-JLIC | | Helping Others, Healing Themselves | Twelve members of Ben Gurion University's JLIC — many of whom have served in Gaza — recently volunteered on a Fred and Rose Distenfeld OU Relief Mission to Mumbai. | | Read More | | | | | | Yachad | | Yachad Alumni Comedy Event | On a very rainy Thursday in October, nearly 100 Yachad alumni and young professionals braved the weather to join together for an evening of laughter and great food. Dovie Neuburger brought smiles and laughter to a room full of people who fondly remember their time working and volunteering to support individuals with disabilities through Yachad. | | | | |  UPCOMING EVENTS | |  TORAH | |  | | Rabbi Moshe Hauer, zt"l | | Ensuring the United States Remains a Kingdom of Kindness | From the archives: Written less than a month after October 7, Rabbi Moshe Hauer, zt"l, gave voice to the shock that we all experienced during those dark weeks, a shock that still reverberates today. But he was not content with pointing fingers. Drawing on the lessons of our parsha, Rabbi Hauer, zt"l, left us with marching orders to help stem the tide of antisemitism. | | Read More | | |  | | Rebbetzin Dr. Adina Shmidman | | Forever Is Built Today | Our haftarah opens with David HaMelech at the end of his life, zaken ba b'yamim. The Abarbanel asks a sharp question: Why does this passage open Sefer Melachim? Wouldn't David's old age and final moments belong at the end of Sefer Shmuel — the sefer that chronicles David's life? | | Read More | | |  | | Rabbi Aaron Goldscheider | | The First Jewish Burial | Sarah's vision of a distinct nation was concretized in Israel's rocky soil; her burial led to the Jewish people ultimately taking possession of the land. | | Read More | | |  | | Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, zt"l | | | | |
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