Today is 03/29/2024 19th of Adar II, 5784

SIGN IN OR REGISTER

In Loving Memory of

Bernard Silberman

November 26th, 1930 - April 28th, 2018

Obituary

Professor Emeritus Bernard Silberman, age 87. Born in Detroit on November 26, 1930, he passed away at the University of Chicago Medical Center on April 28, 2018, after a brief illness. Professor Silberman came to The University of Chicago Political Science Department in 1975 from Duke University and served as its chair from 1982 to 1985, and again in 1992. He was a dedicated and imaginative teacher of both undergraduates and graduate students; he received the Quantrell Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching in 2001.

As important to him as his work was Professor Silberman’s family. He was the loving husband of Pauline Silberman, nee Lipschitz; cherished father of Natalie (Mark) Wainwright, Sharon (Donald Hummels) Silberman-Hummels and Andrea Jessica Silberman; adored grandfather of Callista Beth Wainwright, Sinéad Elizabeth Wainwright and Raymond Tzvi Silberman Hummels; brother of the late Sara Tigel and Jack Silberman; uncle of Phillip Tigel, Andrew (Vicki) Silberman, Eve (John Hilton) Silberman and Alex Silberman, and great uncle to Jake and Michael Silberman.

A memorial service will be held for Professor Silberman on Friday, May 25, at Montgomery Place, 5550 South Shore Drive, Chicago, 60637, at 12:30 p.m. in the East Room. A reception will follow in the Lounge from 1:30 to 5:00.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the charity of your choice.

For more information, please call Chicago Jewish Funerals- 847-229-8822.

Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals. www.chicagojewishfunerals.com

Memorial Events

FUNERAL SERVICE

Date & Time Friday 05/25/2018 at 12:30 PM

Address Montgomery Place- The East Room
Memorial
5550 South Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60637

Clergy
Rabbi Ellen Dreyfus

Condolences

Address Montgomery Place- The Lounge
5550 South Shore Drive
Unit 1014
Chicago, IL 60637

Phone 773.753.4100

Additional Information
Following the service from 1:30 PM-5:00 PM

Express Checkout

Already a registered user? Login here

Message

Total:

Learning Center

Find comprehensive articles and resources on Jewish mourning and shiva customs along with guidance for visiting a shiva home.

Understanding Shiva

Understanding Shiva

Shiva, meaning seven, is the structured Jewish mourning practice where family, friends, and the community come together to create an environment of comfort and support for mourners.

Learn more >>
Making a Shiva Call

Making a Shiva Call

Visiting a shiva home (making a shiva call) is a traditional way to offer condolences and show support to a Jewish family. This meaningful gesture can provide comfort to the grieving family during their mourning period.

Learn more >>
Find & Contribute to a Shiva:
Find NEED HELP PLANNING A SHIVA?
shiva.com, LLC | Copyright © 2024. All Rights Reserved.