Meaningful Tzedakah for Mother’s Day
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Jennifer Gubitz is a Legislative Assistant at the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism. She is a graduate of Indiana University. |
In the past week’s Torah portion, K’doshim, among a long list of prohibitions and commandments, we are taught to “Honor your mother and your father” (Leviticus 19:3).
Mother’s Day and Father’s Day are rapidly approaching. While it is wonderful to honor our parents with cards or gifts, consider using these days to brighten the life of another.
For example, participate in the Jewish Women International Mother’s Day Flower Project as a wonderful way to honor your mother for Mother’s Day 2006.
“Jewish Women International, founded in 1897 as B'nai B'rith women, honors the concept of tikkun olam — repairing the world-through education, advocacy and action.
Each Mother's Day, JWI delivers flowers to over 150 battered women's shelters across the United States as a gesture of support and encouragement to the thousands of women and their families who will spend this special day in a shelter.
By making a generous donation to the Flower Project in honor of your mother, sister, friends or other special women in your life, you support abused women and give a truly meaningful Mother's Day gift.”