Sam Silverman

Sam Silverman, 96, of Lexington, MA, died peacefully at home on April 23, 2022. A retired physicist and lawyer, his lifelong curiosity led him to study and publish in multiple fields. His primary focus was upper atmospheric physics and the aurora borealis, and he also published hundreds of articles and book reviews about a wide range of topics in the social sciences, biblical studies, psychology, and music. One of his proudest moments was securing the release of an innocent incarcerated man. He was an elected member of Lexington Town Meeting for over 40 years. He is survived by his partner, Rachel Rosenblum, his five children, nine grandchildren, and two great-granddaughters. He was predeceased by his wife of 50 years, Phyllis Silverman, and his first wife, Jacqueline Alon.  Funeral services will be held at 12 noon, Tuesday, April 26, 2022  at Temple Emunah, 9 Piper Road, Lexington, MA.  Burial to follow at Beit Olam East, 42 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA. Memorial donations may be made to: Cary Memorial Library, 1874 Massachusetts Ave., Lexington, MA, or the Yiddish Book Center, 1021 West St., Amherst, MA.