Michele Vishny

daughter of the late Max A and Esther Silber Kopstein, mother of Deborah, Renana Friedman and Miriam (Mark Cohen); grandmother of Danielle and Jonathan Cohen, Hana Yamahiro and Benjamin Friedman, sister of the late Leila Avrin. Taught art history at various Chicago universities, including Northwestern, University of Illinois- Chicago and the School of the Art Institute. Authored “Mordecai Ardon”, a comprehensive book about the famous Israeli artist, and numerous articles in various art publications; curator of art shows at various museums, and well known Judaica expert and appraiser. Her passions were international travel, collecting art & Judaica, and support for Israel and the Jewish community. Member of Yeshiva Women, Hadassah, and various art history and charitable organizations.

Graveside service to be held in Chicago at Westlawn Cemetary on May 9th; Shiva in Evanston, IL Thursday evening and at Wiggins Place, Beachwood Ohio on Sunday 2-4pm and 7-8:30pm, Monday and Tuesday 7- 8:30pm at Wiggins Place, Beachwood Ohio.

Contributions are suggested to Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership, Chicago, IL or B'nai Jeshurun Congregation, Pepper Pike, OH