Ruth Wardell & Dr. Arnold Fruchtenbaum at Camp Shoshanah 2007.
It was through Ruth's ministry in Brooklyn in the 1950's
that a teenage Arnold came to faith in Messiah.

Ruth & Arnold at Camp Shoshanah 2001

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Biography of Ruth with the Truth Wardell
by Ruth Wardell and Jeffrey Gutterman

Picture a beautiful patchwork quilt put together by good friends and you will understand and welcome this intimate portrait of Ruth Wardell, a passionate believer and friend of the Jewish people. Ruth tells her story with the help of author Jeffrey Gutterman and photos contributed for the special occasion of celebrating Ruth's life. Following Ruth's life story is to follow developments in the Messianic Jewish community that emerged during her lifetime from just a few congregations to a worldwide phenomenon. She is credited with leading Arnold G. Fruchtenbaum to faith in his Messiah, leading to the founding of Ariel Ministries and an international Bible teaching ministry and outreach to Jewish people.    

       Book is 195 pages, 9 x 11 inches, well illustrated. Price: $25.00

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In 1973, God took Ruth’s ministry to Los Angeles where she led many training and outreach meetings for senior adults and children, including directing a summer Bible school for children for Jews for Jesus. In 1993, Ruth settled in Plano, Texas where she continued to be involved in Messianic ministry, teaching children and women’s studies. While in Texas, she developed a curriculum at Adat Shalom Messianic Congregation, Dallas for preparing young Jewish believers to become Bar/Bat Mitzvah. Ruth also served on the board of directors for Sojourner Ministries in the Dallas area. In 2005 Ruth also began teaching children’s classes at the Grace Evangelical Chinese Church in Dallas. When Ruth went to Atria Canyon Creek (formerly known as Franklin Park) she began a Bible study from the Jewish perspective for the residents there and continued to minister until almost 90 years of age! Ruth was affectionately known as “Miss Wardell” and then later as “Ruth with the Truth” by all who knew and loved her. God has given Ruth many sons and daughters in the faith. She has been beloved as a mother, grandmother, mentor and friend by countless individuals.

A visitation was held Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at Allen Family Funeral, Plano, Texas. A graveside service was held Thursday, May 22, 2014 at Ridgeview West Cemetery, Frisco, Texas with Rev. Steven Ger, officiating.

Many of her "kids", friends, and relatives attended the funeral service. Steven Ger, whose family had a 68 year history with Ruth Wardell, was able to warmly wave together all the ways God used her effectively in ministry. Ruth appreciated when things were done properly and in order and loved to have fun. The Homegoing service included the reading of Scripture verses (John 14:1-6) as well as singing songs and memorizing a Scripture verse, Psalm 40:8. Scripture memorization was very important to Ruth. This would have greatly pleased her.

This was followed by some who spoke about her life. Steve Ger asked Robin Rose, congregational leader of Adat Shalom Messianic Congregation, in Dallas, to speak and pray. John Kanter, who knew Ruth for over 30 years also shared many aspects of her life. Ruth's niece, Margaret paid tribute. Jeffrey Gutterman also had an opportunity to share how thankful he was for the dedication and love that Ruth demonstrated to the Jewish people throughout her lifetime. Steven Ger then read a note from Chaim Urbach, one of Ruth's kids, who now leads a Messianic Congregation in Colorado.

Ruth had requested that donations in her name be made to Ariel Ministries to benefit Camp Shoshanah, PO Box 792507, San Antonio, Texas 78279-2507.

A Memorial Service was held on August 9, 2014, officiated by Dr. Arnold Fruchtenbaum. This allowed a larger group of people to attend.