Posted on 10/20/25
Baltimore, MD - Oct. 20, 2025 - At the end of the Chumash, we read of Moshe Rabbeinu’s heartfelt plea to be allowed into Eretz Yisroel. Hashem, in His boundless wisdom, responds, “Do not ask Me again.” Chazal teach us that, had Moshe asked once more, Hashem would have granted his request. But the time was not right. Klal Yisroel was not yet ready, and so Hashem took Moshe's soul instead of allowing him to enter the Land.
In our times, we were privileged to have Rabbi Hauer, ZTV"L — a leader of immense vision, passion, and devotion — who stood at the forefront of Klal Yisroel. He inspired, guided, and unified us with clarity and unwavering commitment to Torah and truth. Under his leadership, it felt as though we were standing at the threshold of Geulah — as if we were on the cusp of something greater.
On a personal level, I was privileged to know Rabbi Hauer, for many years. We both grew up in Montreal and went to Yeshivah Gedolah. Our paths crossed again later in Ner Yisroel. But it was when I returned to Baltimore in 2006 and became a member of BJSZ that our relationship truly deepened. Rabbi Hauer became my rav, my teacher, my mentor, and my friend. His wisdom, warmth, and sincerity shaped my life and my avodas Hashem in ways I can hardly begin to describe. I will miss him more than words can express.
Rabbi Hauer, stirred something deep within our nation. He helped us see what could be — what should be. But just as in the days of Moshe Rabbeinu, the moment wasn’t yet fully ripe. We, as a people, still have inner work to do. There is still growth ahead, refinement needed, unity to be deepened, and emunah to be strengthened.
Perhaps, like Moshe Rabbeinu, Rabbi Hauer pleaded with Hashem on behalf of Klal Yisroel. And perhaps Hashem said, “Please, do not ask again — for I will have to listen.” And because the time had not yet come, and we had not yet reached the level required to usher in the redemption, Hashem took Rabbi Hauer from this world — not in judgment, but in divine restraint — allowing us the space to continue the mission.
His passing leaves a deep void. But it also leaves a powerful charge: that we must not let his efforts, his tefillos, and his vision be in vain. The work is now ours to carry forward. We must commit ourselves more deeply to Torah, to achdus, to spiritual growth, and to preparing ourselves — truly and wholly — for the coming of Moshiach.
May we be worthy of that day soon, and may Rabbi Hauer’s, ZTV'L, legacy continue to be a guiding light for Klal Yisroel.