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Orthodox Union Appoints Rabbi Shmuel Silver as Executive Vice President

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By כיכר השבת

First reported by Arutz Sheva · Aug 27, 2026

What happened

The Orthodox Union appointed Rabbi Shmuel Silver as Executive Vice President and Rabbi Dr. Josh Joseph as CEO, following the death of Rabbi Moshe Hauser. Rabbi Silver will guide the organization's Torah vision and public policy, while Rabbi Joseph manages operations. The leadership aims to strengthen OU's service to Jewish communities in the U.S. and Israel.

  • 01Rabbi Shmuel Silver named Executive Vice President of the Orthodox Union starting Cheshvan.
  • 02Rabbi Dr. Josh Joseph promoted to CEO, overseeing all OU programs and operations.
  • 03Rabbi Silver replaces the late Rabbi Moshe Hauser, who died recently after serving since 2020.
  • 04Rabbi Silver brings 23 years of rabbinic leadership from Baltimore and Jerusalem communities.
  • 05OU Kosher CEO Rabbi Moshe Alfant continues to lead kosher supervision globally.
  • 06OU President Mitchell Aider praised the new leadership's complementary strengths and vision.

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People
OrganizationsOrthodox Union, OU Kosher, Institute for Jewish Continuity, RIETS
PlacesUnited States, Baltimore, Jerusalem, Israel

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Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewAug 27, 2026
Orthodox Union Appoints Rabbi Shmuel Silver as Executive Vice President
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewAug 27, 2026
Orthodox Union Appoints Rabbi Shmuel Silber as Executive Vice President
Arutz ShevaRight · HebrewAug 27, 2026
Orthodox Union Appoints New Senior Leadership in Major U.S. Orthodox Jewish Organization

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