by Rabbi Moshe Hauer | Dec 21, 2015 | Moadim
A gentleman in Brooklyn was observed standing daily at a bus stop for an extended period of time. The city buses would come and go, but he would never get on, and just remain there waiting. After observing this unusual behavior several times, someone approached the...
by Rabbi Moshe Hauer | Dec 21, 2015 | Other
To grasp the Orthodox perspective on Jewish unity requires an appreciation of two fundamental Orthodox beliefs, one of which challenges our religious unity, the other of which strengthens our national unity.1. “I believe with a complete belief in the divinity and the...
by Rabbi Moshe Hauer | Dec 1, 2015 | Current Events
In 1812, as Napoleon and his Grand Arme̒e were approaching Russia, many Jewish leaders were eagerly anticipating their arrival, hoping that it would bring the liberty, equality and fraternity promised by the French Revolution, and with that some measure of relief from...
by Rabbi Moshe Hauer | Dec 1, 2015 | Technology and Internet
Hello. My name is Moshe and I am a phonoholic. Like many of you, I use today’s boundless connectivity in my work. Cellphones and mobile devices allow me to respond to important issues and queries anytime and anywhere. Yet despite connectivity’s many positive aspects,...
by Rabbi Moshe Hauer | Oct 13, 2015 | Klal Perspectives
Together with the incredible growth that Orthodox Jewry has experienced in the last half century, a host of new challenges have developed, all of which need to be addressed with creative energy and concerted effort. I would like to focus on one such challenge, perhaps...