Mrs. Zlata Serebryanski, 85, AH

Mrs. Zlata Serebryanski, who stood beside her husband Reb Arel Serebryanski in his work building Yiddishkeit in Australia, passed away. 

Mrs. Zlata Serebryanski, who stood beside her husband Reb Arel Serebryanski in his work building Yiddishkeit in Australia, passed away. 

She was 85 years old.

Born Zlata Skolnik, she married Reb Arel in 5722 in the United States. Her husband then took up a position as an elementary school Judaic studies instructor at the Chabad school in the Bronx for most of the 1960s.

They then relocated to Melbourne, where Reb Arel became representative in Australia of Merkos L’Inyonei Chinuch He organized mivtzoim and disseminated sifrei Chassidus. He also founded a gemach, a free loan fund for people in need of immediate relief.

Mrs. Serebryanski stood beside her husband in all his activities, supporting his efforts to spread Yiddishkeit across the country. She played an important role in the work of her husband and the mosdos Chabad in Melbourne, even as she preferred a background role.

She was also known for her kindness, generosity, and open house, where she welcomed people from all backgrounds.

She was predeceased by her husband Reb Arel Serebryanski in 5779.

She is survived by her children Zev Serebryanski; Levi Serebryanski – Detroit, MI; Yossi Serebryanski – Denver, CO; Rochel Lipskier – Melbourne; Mendel Serebryanski – Kingston, PA; Hendel Serebryanski -Melbourne; and many grandchildren.