Comments on Modern Jewish Life & Style: The CALL-YOUR-MOTHER GIFT BOX Giveaway!

What a fantastic contest. I hope I win. I have a...

2010-01-23T08:27:36.320-05:00

What a fantastic contest. I hope I win. I have a young Jewish mom friend who is struggling and really could use this wonderful present

My mom deserves this because even though her famil...

2009-05-09T20:50:00.000-05:00

My mom deserves this because even though her family is Jewish her knowledge of Judaism is mostly limited to food. Her friends were all Catholic and that was a greater influence on her. My own Jewish education was one year in Hebrew school when I was 5 and whatever I picked up in grade school. As I've learned more I've told her and she's interested but still thinks I'll be struck by lightening when I joke about Christmas. She could use some more help to learn about our faith and culture. And if she won't dig into the package, I'll do it and share.

Why I think I deserve this....Being not only a mil...

2009-05-09T18:24:00.000-05:00

Why I think I deserve this....Being not only a military wife and dealing with just the day to day of the life of a Marine wife but I deal with a lot of other things as well. I converted 9 years ago and would really like to enjoy any new items to learn and make me a better wife and mother. My son has ADHD and possible autism, that itself is a challenge. My best friend just moved and am now alone with just my husband in a new place. I am now going through a lot of physical problems that doctors are just not sure of what could have caused them. A distration, a gift, something would just make things easier for me and make things in my life a little better. I am not trying to be selfish cause I am sure there are those that deserve it more but I am hoping someone can see how much I could use the help right now. Thank you. Melissa Shapiro

My mother should win because she has been a caregi...

2009-05-09T12:19:00.000-05:00

My mother should win because she has been a caregiver, and now she is a caregiver as well. She has sacrificed so much for her children, and continues to do so. She continues to light Shabbath candles every Friday, no matter what, and makes sure that a dinner is prepared, even if she has been working the entire day. Self-less and loving are her qualities.

My Mother should win becasue she's the best Mother...

2009-05-09T09:01:00.000-05:00

My Mother should win becasue she's the best Mother and Grandmother in the world and she's Jewish!

The year was 1979. I had just turned 10. I spent...

2009-05-09T00:59:00.000-05:00

The year was 1979. I had just turned 10. I spent the first 10 years of my life in New York...Brooklyn and Long Island to be exact. I never had to give being Jewish a thought...it was who I was and what I was surrounded with. Two years earlier, my mother suffered a stroke. It was a hard time for our family but we survived. However, we needed to, upon doctors' orders, leave the cold of the northeast. So in August of 1979, we moved to Savannah, Georgia. What was to come is still considered, to this very day, the very worst part of my childhood.

My parents immediately registered me for school and Hebrew school. Herein lied the problem. I was the ONLY Jewish student in the entire school. I learned this when I was expelled, 4 months after our arrival. But more on that later. The kids hated me. I had 2 friends -- an African-American girl and a "poor white-trash" girl, the other social outcasts of the school. I was grateful for friends, but had a very difficult time. To make matters worse, the girls in my Hebrew school class hated me too....because I was a "Yankee". I cried every day. I begged my grandparents to take me back to New York. I cursed my mother's being ill.

We only lasted in Savannah for 4 months. At holiday time, my class was chosed to do the decorations for the Principal's office door. So, I took my paper and markers and made a beautiful Hanukkah card complete with Stars of David and 9 flaming candles nestled in their Menorah. My mother volunteered at my school, in my class, so when I was called down to the Principal's office, she came with me. I sat in that office, listening to this woman use words I didn't understand. Blasphemy and Expulsion were words that were unfamiliar to me. I sat quietly, obediently, as I had never been in this kind of trouble before. But I knew it was bad because my mother was crying and calling my father. When my father walked in, minutes later, red-faced, I began crying, fearing his wrath for this mess I had gotten myself into. Instead, he hugged and kissed me and told my mother to take me to collect all of my belongings and go to the car. I can still hear his slamming of the Principal's office door and the booming bass of his voice as he raised it and called this educated woman "ignorant". I never returned to that school. 5 days later, we moved to Florida.

After that, my life was normal. I grew up, had a beautiful Bat Mitzvah and fabulous Jewish wedding. But that day stuck with me. And 2 years ago, when my husband announced we'd be leaving Florida for Denver, Colorado, I was terrified. Those 4 months came flooding back and I spend a lot of time hyperventilating.

And we've been here 21 months now, half of my beautiful son's life. And where it's not NY or FL in terms of "Jewishness", I have spent every day of those 21 months making sure my son has a solid Jewish foundation that nothing anyone ever says or does will ever put so much as a crack in!! How? Not only did I join a Temple, as my own parents did, but I researched it. And I joined not only a Temple, but a home. My son attends Preschool there and I'm active in the PTO. I'm running for the Presidency of the Sisterhood. And, because there wasn't one to be found when I got here, I went on Meetup.com and started a Jewish Moms Group. I made the life I wanted...I didn't sit around and let anyone else dictate how things would be done. I took those 4 horrid months that almost kept me from here and I turned them into strength. And that's why I feel that I deserve this wonderful gift. And although I've seen many other worthy candidates, I know this gift would be put to great use in my home and more importantly, in my community. The one I created for myself.

My aunt deserves this because she is a woman of va...

2009-05-08T19:52:00.000-05:00

My aunt deserves this because she is a woman of valour. She has inspired me to embrace Judaism. Because of her I joined BBYO and Hillel. I spent 2 months studying abroad in Israel. I became a leader in my Jewish community and planned Jewish events for young adults to meet each other for 5 years. I made it a priority in my life to marry a Jewish man and go to Mikvah. I embrace Judaism with such a passion to her credit. This is the perfect way to tell her what she means to me.
She is divorced and frum. Her husband was abusive. She has been raising a 6 year old on her own. she struggles greatly. If anyone out there deserves this special gift- it's her!

because shomer negiah panties just beg to be blogg...

2009-05-08T16:44:00.000-05:00

because shomer negiah panties just beg to be blogged about.

2009-05-08T16:36:00.000-05:00

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I have been so very blessed in my life because of ...

2009-05-08T13:59:00.000-05:00

I have been so very blessed in my life because of my mother, grandmothers and great-grandmother.
On my mother's side, at one time, we had five (5) generations, all living under one roof, including my first-born daughter.
I learned the power of love and the power of women as did my daughter. Hard-working, determined, intelligent and caring women, all. G-d has been good to us! We are now four generations. My mother, Irma Fuentes Brinton, Cuban, Catholic and a pharmacist for 30 years, has been an enduring, consistant example of what a real woman can be. She has been supportive and involved in all the stages of her children's lives, including mine, especially when I chose to convert to orthodox Judaism.
She deserves this wonderful gift.

Oh, it would be so nice to have these books! I'll ...

2009-05-06T23:52:00.000-05:00

Oh, it would be so nice to have these books! I'll share them with my mom and sister in law. My sister in law just had a baby girl, so I need to share these kind of resources with them so Sophie can grow up to be a strong Jewish woman!

I'd love to get this box to share with my sister i...

2009-05-06T23:49:00.000-05:00

I'd love to get this box to share with my sister in law, who is a new mom!

My daughter Leia deserves your consideration for t...

2009-05-06T21:34:00.000-05:00

My daughter Leia deserves your consideration for the gift. She is a young woman of honor, integrity,and compassion. She canceled her plans to move to another city when I was diagnosed with BC. It's been 4 years now and B'H I am healthy. I will never forget the personal sacrifice she made me for me. I would like to honor her with your gifts on Mother's Day.

My Mom deserves this lovely prize pack because she...

2009-05-06T14:33:00.000-05:00

My Mom deserves this lovely prize pack because she didn't blink when her 17 year-old Black daughter declared "I'm converting to Judaism, then marrying a nice Jewish boy." Then her daughter did just that. And she supported the marriage, shared in every mitzvah including a bris and proudly introduced her Jewish daughter to all relatives and friends. Not bad for a traditional Christian Barbadian woman eh? She's my hero!

Because my mom taught me to think independently, w...

2009-05-06T14:16:00.000-05:00

Because my mom taught me to think independently, which led me to choosing Judaism as my religion and way of life.

There are many deserving moms out there who would ...

2009-05-04T15:17:00.000-05:00

There are many deserving moms out there who would delight in winning such a gift package! Since I am the Mom of Jennifer Rivlin Roberts, I do not need to win this prize. I have already won the greatest prize: my granddaughter, Isabel Rose Roberts.

Happy Mom's Day. Love, Mom

There is no question that many, many mothers deser...

2009-05-04T15:05:00.000-05:00

There is no question that many, many mothers deserve everything wonderful! I am the lucky mother who has Jennifer Rivlin Roberts, the innovateur and originator of Moderntribe.com, for a daughter. So I do not need the wonderful basket of goodies. The truth is, we have the best gift that any mother could have...our granddaughter, Isabel Rose Roberts!!!
Happy Mom's Day! Your Mom

My friend Jennifer has 3 kids under the age of 4. ...

2009-05-03T22:32:00.000-05:00

My friend Jennifer has 3 kids under the age of 4. Her husband works very long hours, so she is basically alone with them for all their waking hours during the week.
Her kids each have some speech difficulties, and her littlest one has some potential developmental disabilities, although he continues to develop, albeit more slowly than other kids his age. I tell this to demonstrate that she faces some challenges that most moms I know do not have to face.

She puts a lot of effort into caring for her children, each according to their needs and personalities. And she always maintains such a positive attitude!! So many of us in her situation complain and kvetch more than we count our blessings. My dear friend Jen's deep love of her kids and great attitude about caring for them always inspires me!

give this to Ora! absolutely what a dear woman.Ang...

2009-05-03T18:12:00.000-05:00

give this to Ora! absolutely what a dear woman.Angela Miller

I would have this sent to my friend Ora, whose hus...

2009-05-03T16:11:00.000-05:00

I would have this sent to my friend Ora, whose husband moved to hospice last week for end of life care for cancer that has spread from his colon/rectum to his liver, lungs, brain and now bones. Ora is a breast cancer survivor herself, dealing with her own cancer whilst her husband was stage 4 of his own. They have an autistic son who is 18 and therefore no longer in care from the state and they are trying to deal with his frequent violent outbursts at the same time. Ora is working full time, dealing with her kids, her husband, the entire household and I can think of no person who would enjoy this Gift Box more than she.

I would love to win this gift box, because I would...

2009-05-02T13:44:00.000-05:00

I would love to win this gift box, because I would share it between the 3 fabulous jewish women in my family - myself, my mother, and my sister - who are all going through some kind of struggle. My mother has been out of work for 3 years now, and can't find anything, and is stuck relying on a lot of financial support from her partner, which is a challenge for her (she's a super strong lady!) - I'd like to gift her with some of these lovely items, to remind her she is strong, valued and honored.
My sister is pregnant with her first child, and I want to remind her and honor her with the gifts that acknowledge that because she is the mother, our jewish family will continue through the new little one that is coming into our lives soon.
And I would love to win a gift for myself, my partner lost his job 6 months ago, and I have been the "head of the household" while trying to hold him up through this time - nice things often get passed by in order to make ends meet.

If I could win, and give honor to three strong jewish women through one gift, I would feel very blessed. But if not, I am blessed still, to have my beautiful mother and sister in my life.

my mother deserves this prize because she is an Am...

2009-05-02T13:29:00.000-05:00

my mother deserves this prize because she is an Amazing woman who loves so large. She loves her family and friends and opens her home and heart to so many others.

thanks for giving me the opportunity to win this for her.

teechbiz at gmail dot com

The Mamalahs are so touched by all the heart-felt ...

2009-05-02T11:02:00.000-05:00

The Mamalahs are so touched by all the heart-felt comments people are making about your moms. Thank you so very much!

Sorry about all the scrolling.

If you want to buy items that are in the Gift box, you can purchase them from ModernTribe.com. Click on the picture to take you directly to the items.

Thanks again, everyone!

my mom deserves it because she is amazing and give...

2009-05-02T04:37:00.000-05:00

my mom deserves it because she is amazing and gives so much love to everyone!!

Kol HaKavod!! This is a fabulous idea -- the rea...

2009-05-01T17:34:00.000-05:00

Kol HaKavod!! This is a fabulous idea -- the real prize is giving your readers the impetus to start thinking about the special women in their lives. I would love to win this for my mother -- she will be 93 this year. She has an amazing attitude -- always cheerful and positive. Everyone calls her "the sunshine lady." When the Jewish Family Service of San Diego wanted a photo for a mailing to represent their 2009 senior programming, they published a picture of my smiling, happy mom. Winning the Call-Your-Mother gift box would make her smile even more!!!