Mordenai Raisin Hirsch

Dear Jane, I am so sorry about the death of your mother. But how blessed to have had so many years with her.

My condolences. May her memory be a blessing. She taught me to read and I will forever remember her and be grateful.

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Jane, I am so sad to hear about your mom. I pray that beautiful memories will bring you peace and comfort in the days ahead.

Mrs. Hirsch was my 1st grade teacher at the Charleston Hebrew Institute in 1956. She was so memorable and I have thought about her often through the many years. My condolences to her family. Her memory will live on in so many of us.

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Mrs. Hirsch was my first grade teacher. She was strict, but everyone loved her. I remember that at the end of the year, she asked who wants a kiss. The boys said "no" and all the girls said "yes"- and then she proceeded to hand out Hershey kisses to all the girls! (And then gave to the boys!) I am so sorry for your loss; your mom had a positive impact on many of our lives.

Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the passing of Mrs. Hirsch, my first grade teacher at Charleston Hebrew Institute almost five decades ago. I still remember how Mrs. Hirsch welcomed us to school the first day with Hershey bars. She was a wonderful teacher who pushed her students with tough love right from the start. I remember how proudly she taught us about her husband's beautiful sculptures that adorned Charleston's public spaces. In addition to the reading, writing and math...