PARSHAT CHAYEI SARAH
November 6-7, 2026 / 27 Cheshvan 5787
THIS SHABBAT
Mevarchim Hachodesh for the month of Kislev
SPECIAL DAYS THIS WEEK
Rosh Chodesh Kislev is celebrated on Tuesday, November 10, and Wednesday, November 11
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| A Message from Our New Executive Vice President |
With a deep sense of gratitude, purpose, and responsibility, Rabbi Shmuel Silber steps into his new role as our executive vice president, building on the extraordinary legacy of his dear friend and mentor, Rabbi Moshe Hauer, zt”l. In his heartfelt introductory message, he shares what excites him most about this new chapter and the opportunity to serve Klal Yisrael.
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| Groundbreaking Chosson Rebbe Conference Fills Critical Gap |
Recognizing a critical gap in professional development and support for chosson rebbeim, our Halacha Initiatives department recently hosted the first-ever Chosson Rebbe Conference, bringing together 150 participants from North America and Israel for a day of learning, collaboration, and chizuk to strengthen their ability to guide couples throughout married life.
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| Chayei Sarah: Anything and Everything |
What does it mean that Avraham was blessed with “everything”? Our EVP Rabbi Shmuel Silber explores the deeper meaning of ba’kol, revealing that true fulfillment comes not from what we possess, but from what we give to others, beginning with our own families and extending to the world around us.
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OU Kosher Leadership Visits Satmar Rebbe
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OU Kosher leadership, led by our CEO, Rabbi Moshe Elefant, who was joined by OU Kosher Rabbis Binyomin Glick and Nachum Rabinowitz, recently visited the Satmar Rebbe, Rav Zalman Leib, shlita. The Rebbe was most impressed to learn about the OU’s high kashrus standards, staff structure with checks and balances, and the scope and reach of OU Kosher. Additionally, the Rebbe was fascinated to hear about the innovations the OU is bringing to areas such as the kashrus verification of mezuzos, shaatnez, eruvin, mikvaos, and sheimos.
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 AROUND THE OU
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OU Advocacy
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| OU Advocacy Leads Second Interfaith Mission to Israel |
In the wake of October 7, building bridges between faith communities has never felt more urgent. Rabbi Elie Buechler, OU Advocacy Center’s director of programs and associate director of interfaith engagement, recently led 15 state directors from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops on an Israel mission to deepen their appreciation of the Jewish connection to the land, foster dialogue, and strengthen interfaith relationships.
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Jewish Action
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| The Last Kindness: A Conversation with Yael Davidowitz |
The importance of Jewish burial dates back to Avraham Avinu, who purchased a burial plot in Chevron to lay Sarah to rest with dignity. Yet today, growing numbers of American Jews are choosing cremation over Jewish burial. Yael Davidowitz of Project Last Kindness is working to reverse this troubling trend through education and outreach.
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Savitsky Community Growth Initiative
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| Community Spotlight: Henderson, Nevada |
Just minutes from the bustle of Las Vegas, a close-knit Orthodox community is building something special. With welcoming Shabbos meals, shared simchos, beautiful parks, and a family-centered lifestyle, Henderson, Nevada, offers a refreshing alternative to big-city living, where meaningful connections and a strong sense of community take center stage.
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