Remembering
Rabbi Moshe
Hauer, zt"l
Continuing His Legacy
Rabbi Moshe Hauer lived with a deep sense of responsibility—for Torah, for Klal Yisrael, and for every individual he encountered.
He led with integrity and quiet determination. He believed in strengthening Jewish life from within: deepening learning, connecting with Jews of all kinds, and ensuring that no one felt overlooked or outside the community.
This meant a deep commitment to these goals coupled with ongoing, hard work.
That work continues.
We will be publishing a special edition of Jewish Action devoted to his legacy, along with a volume of inspirational biographies adapted from his lectures.
This effort seeks to preserve and share that legacy.
We invite you to take part.
Your donation in Rabbi Hauer's memory, zt"l, directly advances the causes he held most dear.
Honor his legacy. Complete his mission. Give in his merit today.
A special edition of Jewish Action celebrating Rabbi Hauer's enduring legacy, with a focus on his vision and the enduring values he so cherished. (Available to over 100,000 Jewish Action readers, due out in time for the first yahrtzeit)
What Your Dedication Can Include
Your dedication is a meaningful way to honor Rabbi Hauer zt"l and connect your name or a loved one\’s name to his legacy. Dedications may include:
- A personal message or tribute to Rabbi Hauer zt"l
- An “in honor of” dedication for a living person
- An “l’iluy nishmas” dedication in memory of someone who has passed
- A combination of the above
Please note: Dedications must be written in English. Hebrew terms such as “l\’iluy nishmas,” “zt"l,” and “shlita” are welcome in their transliterated form, but Hebrew-letter script cannot be accommodated in print.
Dedication Tiers
- $36,000 | Naming — Contact us to discuss the scope and text of your dedication.
- $10,000 | Dedication of the Biography — Contact us to discuss the scope and text of your dedication.
- $360 | Dedication of Individual Page(s) — Your dedication will be displayed as a boxed tribute on your dedicated page. Please keep your text to 1 to 2 sentences (up to 35 words).
Example: In loving memory of Moshe ben Avraham, whose commitment to Torah and communal life exemplified the values Rabbi Hauer so beautifully embodied. - $180 | Dedication with Tribute Text — Your dedication will include a short tribute message. Please keep your text to 140 characters or fewer, including spaces (approximately 20 to 25 words).
Example: L\’iluy nishmas Rivka bas Yosef. May her memory be a blessing.
Submission Guidelines
- Please proofread your dedication carefully before submitting. Text will be printed as received.
- Double-check all names and Hebrew titles (zt"l, shlita, a"h, etc.) for accuracy.
- If you are unsure how to write your dedication, our team is happy to help.
- Submit your dedication text to: eisenbergerr@ou.org
Book of Inspiring Biographies
of Jewish Leaders by Rabbi Hauer zt"l
A volume of Rabbi Hauer's inspirational historical biographies, adapted from his celebrated Tisha B'Av kinot lectures. (Available in bookstores and online)
One Man's Impact
Rabbi Hauer, former Executive Vice President of the Orthodox Union, was a respected rav and communal leader who served as the voice of Torah to the Orthodox community and the voice of Orthodoxy to the world. He embodied what it means to be a Torah Jew and took nothing more seriously than sharing the joy and beauty of Jewish life with our community and beyond.
His leadership was marked by unwavering dedication, profound compassion, and a vision rooted in faith in Hashem and love for Klal Yisrael. Through inspiring words and thoughtful counsel, through powerful advocacy and quiet acts of kindness, Rabbi Hauer uplifted everyone around him and left an indelible mark on every soul he encountered.
Your support helps ensure that his influence endures and inspires future generations.
Help us carry his work forward.
Honor his legacy.
Complete his mission.
Give in his merit today.
