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Orthodox Union’s Rabbi Moshe Hauer Dies Suddenly on Shemini Atzeres

Tributes across Jewish denominations highlight a bridge-building advocate who became the OU’s leading public voice in 2020.

The Passing of a Tzaddik With a Giant Heart: Rabbi Moshe Hauer zt”l
Rabbi Moshe Hauer, executive vice president of the Orthodox Union, speaks at the group's Biennial gala, held at Cipriani's in New York City, in February 2025. (Orthodox Union)
Rabbi Moshe Hauer.
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Overview

  • The Orthodox Union confirmed his sudden death from a reported heart attack at his Baltimore home on Shemini Atzeres, with the announcement delayed until after the holiday at the family's request.
  • A funeral was held Thursday morning at Bnai Jacob Shaarei Zion in Baltimore with a livestream, and burial is scheduled Friday at Jerusalem’s Har Hamenuhot.
  • Hauer served as the OU’s executive vice president since May 2020 and previously led Bnai Jacob Shaarei Zion in Baltimore for about 26 years.
  • Leaders from across the Jewish spectrum praised his scholarship, advocacy and bridge‑building, citing his roles on campus antisemitism efforts and the DHS Faith‑Based Security Advisory Council.
  • Biographical notes in coverage cite ordination and a Talmudic law doctorate from Ner Israel and a master’s from Johns Hopkins, while outlets differ on his age at death, reporting either 60 or 64.