Mordenai Hirsch Obituary

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 foundations that she taught every first grade class at CHI and later AHA, she imbued her classes with life lessons. Etiquette and good manners were part of the curriculum. When you earned praise from Mrs. Hirsch, it meant the world. She made a lasting impression on so many. May her memory be a continued blessing for many years to come.

So sorry for your loss. Mordena was one of the first person we met when we moved here in 1981. She also taught our two daughters.She was always welcoming and caring. She will be missed!

Jane, I am so sorry to hear this news, I learned through you that your mom was an amazing woman, and she raised a daughter just as amazing. Hold tight with the wonderful memories you have in the coming days.

A treasure of a woman. May her memory be for a blessing.

What a lovely neighbor she was. So friendly, kind . Such an accomplished great woman. Our thoughts especially to Jane.

Sending our deepest sympathy on your great loss snd our loss of a special friend. We will miss her , especially her caring, snd her stories and her strength, sending this with our love

Jack and Jane, I remember your mother from so long ago- when I took art from your father at his studio. Then she had some sort of young readers group where she read to us and helped us choose books to read. Remembering her makes me feel warm and secure. You are lucky to have had her as a mother for so many years.
Boo Gibbs Townsend

To Jane and Jack, and family, my condolences to you for the loss of a lady who was so influential in your lives and the those of so many.
I remember visiting in your childhood home - probably a CDS field trip to see your father´s artwork - and your mother passing out homemade cookies. Always smiling and benevolent, Mrs. Hirsch was a sweet lady and an accomplished educator. I´m glad to have known her. Blessed are the memories we have of her.

Even though I never met Modenai, I knew her from the many stories shared by Jane of what a wonderful, caring, delightful person she was. The tender loving care the two Janes, family and care givers showed how much Modenai meant to all she knew. May you beloved memories be a comfort to you now and always.

I am so sorry to hear about your mom. My mother taught with her and said she was a wonderful teacher. I have fond memories of coming to your house after tennis practice and seeing her and your dad.

We have lost a dear friend, and our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Marlene & Charles. W.