Ruth Silberstein

Ruth Silberstein, long time Temple Emanuel member and Newton resident, passed away on March 28, 2024 in Dedham, Massachusetts after a long illness.

Ruth was born in Europe and her family emigrated to the U.S. in December 1938 when she was six years old.  She was raised in Manhattan and graduated from Sarah Lawrence College.  In 1954 she met Ronald Silberstein and, after a (very) brief courtship, they were married, and had a wonderful and happy union.   Ruth was one of a kind.   She had a magnetic personality, wonderful sense of humor, and was a master storyteller.   She welcomed everyone into her circle and made everyone feel that they were her best friend.   These skills, and her extensive knowledge, contributed to her very successful career as an art dealer.

Ruth is survived by her husband of 69 years, Ron Silberstein, her son Peter Silberstein and his wife Gail, her daughter Margie Silberstein and her husband Lennie Bloom, and her daughter Amy Silberstein and her husband Jim Cohen; by her eight grandchildren Dana Silberstein, Ariel Frankel (Scott),  Jamie Bloom (Leah), Allison Bloom, Kate Bloom, Douglas Cohen, Julia Cohen (Mike), and Caroline Cohen; and by her 3 great-grandchildren Jordan and Sienna Frankel and Julian Bloom.

Funeral services on Friday, March 29, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward St., Newton, MA.  Shiva will be at the home of Amy Silberstein and Jim Cohen following the burial and will continue at the home of Peter and Gail Silberstein on Sunday, March 31, and Monday April 1, 2-4 & 7- 9 p.m. Donations in her memory may be made to Temple Emanuel of Newton, c/o Ruth and Ron Silberstein Educational Fund.