REVERE YOUR MOTHER

Over 3,000 years ago, the Torah reminded us: “You shall revere your mother and your father”(Leviticus 19:3). Elsewhere, it says, “Honor your father and your mother.” Why the change in order?

The Torah understood human nature and the structure of society at the time. In a patriarchal world, where the father’s authority was often emphasized, it made a point to elevate the role of the mother—to ensure she receives the reverence she deserves.

There is one thing every person in the world has in common: we all have a mother. From the earliest times, a mother’s role has been unique and profound. She nurtures the home, raises the children, and gives of herself endlessly to her family.

This coming Sunday is Mother’s Day—a reminder to feel deep gratitude for our mothers. They not only brought us into this world but cared for us, shaped us, and gave us life in every sense of the word.

But honoring our mothers should not be limited to one day a year—with flowers, chocolates, or a dinner invitation. It should live in our hearts every day, no matter how busy life becomes.

I was blessed to have two mothers in my life. Until the age of 20, my own mother cared for me. Then, after I married, I lived with my wife’s mother for the next 20 years. She, too, became a mother to me—caring, giving, and loving. We were inseparable.

She passed away almost 40 years ago, and I still remember her with deep emotion. Even now, I sometimes wish I could pick up the phone and wish my both of mothers Happy Mother’s Day.

If you are fortunate enough to still have your mother with you—please honor her. Call her. Visit her. Tell her what she means to you.

I share this message with love—for all mothers, everywhere.

Enjoy these images of three mothers that I’m happy to share with you.