that continue to benefit from Mrs. Hamburger's generosity include the Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit, Congregation Shaarey Zedek, the Detroit Institute of Arts and Jerusalem's Hadassah An active member of the American Detroit), Michigan Israel Bonds and Hospital and Hebrew University. the Jewish Theological Seminary of Israel Cultural Foundation, Mrs. Mrs. Hamburger is survived by her America. Hamburger, of Bloomfield Hills, son, David Hamburger of Bloomfield "Miriam knew all the things other established a chair in humanities at Hills; grandchildren, Dr. Stephen people liked and, Ben Gurion University of Mark and Wanpen Modell, Jeffrey whatever they were, the Negev. Her longtime David and Karen Modell, Robert she tried to provide friend Betty Provizer Hamburger, Julie and Dr. Richard them," said Adeline Starkman of Farmington Elion; great-grandchildren, Marrisa Lachman, Mrs. Hills remembers how, with- Modell, Eric Modell, Andrew Modell, Hamburger's sister-in- out knowing it, an Arab Hannah Rose Elion, Noah Elion; sis- law. prince indirectly financed ters-in-law, Adeline Lachman and For Magen David the chair. Adorn, the Israeli emer- Madeleine Lachman. "Mrs. Hamburger had She was the beloved wife of the late gency relief service, she decided to sell some very Samuel Hamburger, the loving mother donated an auditorium beautiful, precious jewelry of the late Barton Hamburger and the in Ashdod, located through a New York dealer. late Sola Modell and the dear sister of south of Tel Aviv, and Finally the jewelry was sold, the late Philip E. Lachman and the established the Samuel and I suggested that the late Dr. Jordan Lachman. Hamburger Magen dealer send the funds direct- Miriam Hamburger Interment was at Clover Hill Park David Adom ly to Ben Gurion University Cemetery. Memorial tributes may be Paramedics Training Scholarship. The as payment toward her pledge," made to the American Red Magen organization established another schol- Starkman said. David for Israel, 23470 Riverview arship fund in her honor, and she con- "Ironically, an Arab prince pur- Dr., Southfield, 48034; or the tinued to serve on the group's board chased the jewels." Miriam L. Hamburger Endowed until her death. Mrs. Hamburger's late husband, Chair for Child and Adolescent In 2001, Mrs. Hamburger estab- Samuel, was the owner and presi- Neuro-Psychiatric Research, lished a chair at Children's Hospital dent of Production Steel. Together, Children's Hospital, 3901 Beaubien, of Michigan for the study of chil- they were active supporters of the Detroit, 48201. Arrangements by Ira dren with neuro-psychiatric illnesses. Jewish Welfare Federation (now the ❑ Kaufman Chapel. Other schools and organizations Jewish Federation of Metropolitan A Lifetime Of Giving DIANA LIEBERMAN Copy Editor/Education Writer 1ff iriam Lachman Hamburger was blessed with a passion for music and learn- ing, a love of Israel, and an extra helping of empathy for the less for- tunate. Mrs. Hamburger, who died March 14 at age 91, spent her lifetime put- ting these passions into practice. "Her empathy forged an iron will to do something about the needs of others. And, fortunately, she had the means to do so," said her son, David Hamburger of Bloomfield Hills. A mentor for many classical musi- cians, both in the United States and in Israel, Mrs. Hamburger began studying piano at an early age. She continued playing nearly every day until just before her death, her son said. West Bloomfield pianist David Syme was among the speakers at her funeral. "They both found solace in the piano, and she greatly supported his career," said her son. FRIDA KLEIN BIEGEL, 89, of Encinitas, Calif, died March 13. She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Rene Mandel of San Diego; stepsons and stepdaughters-in-law, Emery and Diane Klein of Southfield, Bernard and Agnes Klein of Bloomfield Hills; grandchildren, Dr. Shlomo and Rhonda Mandel, Jay and Lauren Mandel, Dr. Mark and Missy Mandel, Ronald and Stacey Klein, Howard and Susie Bruch, Jeffrey and Cara Klein, Dr. Ira and Barbie Zaltz; 13 great-grandchildren. She was the beloved wife of the late Alexander Mandel and the late Ervin Klein; loving mother of the late Thomas Mandel. Contributions may be made to charity of one's choice. Services and interment at Oakview Cemetery. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel. 3/22 2002 138 JACK J. BODZIN, 77, of Oak Park, died March 3. He was a founding mem- ber of Congregation Beth Shalom as well as the first elected president. He is survived by his wife, May Bodzin; son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Linda Bodzin of Farmington Hills; daughters and son-in-law, Barbara Bodzin, Kayla and Robert Vodney; step- sons and stepdaughters-in-law, Marc and Maureen Shreeman, Eric Shreeman, Michael Shreeman; stepdaughter and stepson-in-law, Diane and Bruce Gale; sisters and brothers-in-law, Rose Blitz, Marian and Milton Duchan, Ruth and Irving Pachtman, Yetta and Leon Amster, Esther Seligson; grandchildren, Jennifer Bodzin, David Bodzin, Alison Vodney, Aaron Wertheimer, Jason Wertheimer, Sam Shreeman, Joe Shreeman. Mr. Bodzin was the beloved husband of the late Alice Bodzin. Contributions may be made to Congregation Beth Shalom, 14601 Lincoln, Oak Park, MI 48237 or to the Michigan Technical Alumni. Interment at Adat Shalom Memorial Park. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel. FRANCES BONNER, 96, of Southfield, died March 15. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Ruth and Fred Lax of Florida; grandchildren, Sherry and Dr. Daniel Stewart, Ellen and Marc Whitefield, Deenie Erman and Paul Perilli, David Erman, Bobby Shapiro, Dr. Larry Shapiro and fiancee, Marla Stoller, Helene Shapiro; great-grand- children, Marc and Brian Stewart, Lauren and Johannah Whitefield. Mrs. Bonner was the loving mother of the late Joan Shapiro and the late Norman Shapiro; dear sister of the late Morris Goodstein, Samuel Goodstein and Aaron Goodstein. Interment at Adat Shalom Memorial Park. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. BERTHA "BIRDIE" DWORIN, 80, of Southfield, died March 15. She is survived by her husband, Philip; son, Joel Dworin of Southfield; son-in-law, Warren Tessler; daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Harvey Freedenberg of Harrisburg, Pa.; grand- children, Jason Dworin, Jill Dworin, Emily Freedenberg, Jeremy Freedenberg, Rachel Tessler and Rabbi Asher Lopatin, Dr. Ruth Tessler and Stuart Sholtz, Dr. David and Mary Tessler; great-grand- children, Shira Zisholtz, Evan Tessler, Shayna Lopatin. Mrs. Dworin was the loving mother of the late Charlotte Tessler. Contributions may be made Hillel Day School, Charlotte Tessler Fund, 32200 Middlebelt Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48334 or Gilda's Club, 3517 Rochester Road, Royal Oak, MI 48073. Interment at B'nai Israel Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel. SARAH EISENSTADT, 97, of Southfield, died March 13. _ She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Esther and Harry Dines of West Bloomfield; daughter-in-law, Paula Eisenstadt; grandchildren, Steve and Tammy Dines, Philip and Resa Dines, Riva and David Rosenberg, Eve and Joshua Schreier, Anita Eisenstadt and Richard Stanke; great-grandchildren, Marshall Dines, Wendi Dines, Shera Dines, Dayna Dines, Samantha Dines, Brianna Dines, Matthew Rosenberg, Sofie Rosenberg, Max Schreier, Simon Schreier, Madeline Stanke, Natalia Stanke. She was the beloved wife of the Samuel Eisenstadt; loving mother of the late Martin A. Eisenstadt. Contributions may be made to a char- ity of one's choice. Interment at Machpelah Cemetery. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel.