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Jewish News 24 · Aug 26, 2026

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The Orthodox Union announced a new leadership structure, with Rabbi Dr. Josh Joseph to serve as CEO and Rabbi Shmuel Silber of Baltimore appointed executive vice president effective November 2. Silber, rabbi of Suburban Orthodox Congregation Toras Chaim for 23 years and founder of the Institute for Jewish Continuity, will represent the OU's Torah and public-policy vision and provide hashkafic and halachic guidance, succeeding Rabbi Moshe Hauer, zt"l, who passed away last Shemini Atzeret after serving as executive vice president since January 2020.

The Orthodox Union announced a new leadership structure, with Rabbi Dr. Josh Joseph to serve as CEO and Rabbi Shmuel Silber of Baltimore appointed executive vice president effective November 2. Silber, rabbi of Suburban Orthodox Congregation Toras Chaim for 23 years and founder of the Institute for Jewish Continuity, will represent the OU's Torah and public-policy vision and provide hashkafic and halachic guidance, succeeding Rabbi Moshe Hauer, zt"l, who passed away last Shemini Atzeret after serving as executive vice president since January 2020.

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