The Jewish Mothers Day and Three Special Women

Mothers Day is not just Mothers Day but also the Jewish Mothers Day as well. This day set aside to honor and celebrate all mothers, whether they be Christian or Jewish, became an official holiday in the United States in the year 1914. Hannah Greenebaum Solomon was one mother who would have been quick to extol the merits of motherhood. Solomon, who headed the first National Council of Jewish Women believed that a woman's foremost responsibility was to her family. She took her role as a mother very seriously and devoted herself completely (especially in her early days) to raising her three beloved children, Herbert, Helen and Frank.

Jewish Mothers Days year after year have been widely celebrated from the beginning. The Jewish Welfare Society does its part to revere all moms and thank them for all they do day in and day out to embrace and sustain their families. In days gone by a Mothers Day pamphlet was published that described both the history and roles played by many Jewish mothers. Many temples offered mothers white carnations at their special celebration of motherhood held on the traditional Mothers Day. Also there was the singing of "Eshet Chayil" also known as the "Woman of Valor" prayer that was taken from Proverbs.

The Jewish Women's Archive pays tribute to all Jewish mothers and their wondrous gifts through their Women of Valor exhibit. Besides Hannah Greenebaum Solomon, also are honored two very special names, those of Gertrude Weil and Anna Sokolow. Gertrude Weil's strong Jewish teachings inspired her desire for equality, justice and social reform. Her days were filled in fighting for things all mothers would be proud of, such as women's suffrage and child labor legislation. Dancer and choreographer Anna Sokolow was known as a woman of integrity and strong belief in the "dignity of the human spirit and its resilience in the face of trouble." Jewish mothers everywhere, even today can smile proudly at the memory of these women who championed for the underprivileged and left their unforgettable mark in our society.

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