Yeshiva During the coming week, the students of Yeshiva Beth Yehudah will study in memory of the following departed friends. In addition, Kaddish will be said during the daily minyan. BETH YEHUDAH Mtn) ma IIVV 2 Jack Seder Fay Simon Faye Tenenberg Harriet Weingarden Abraham Yassky 19 Elul Sept. 14, 2014 Joseph Goldman Fannie Lifshitz Arthur Schecter Jacob Steinbock Bessie Weingarden Fred Weiss Harry Weiswasser 22 Elul Sept. 17, 2014 Morris Brooks Esther R. Carmen Philip Forman Michael Gantz Jack Robert Geffen Emery Klein Harry Mondry Sigmund Rohlik Fannie Schwartz Anna Sczweitzer 20 Elul Sept. 15, 2014 Anna Bloom Herman Diamond Sam Fenkel Dora Esther Green Louis Klavons Nechemia Lieberman Bernice Osborne 21 Elul Sept. 16, 2014 23 Elul Sept. 18, 2014 Lilyan Finer Sarah Glassman Rev. 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We use the freshest Kosher Bakery, Nuts, Chocolate and Fruits 1943360 The Family Of Dr. Abe Pearlman and Judy Pearlman wish to extend our heartfelt thanks for all of the support, generous donations and kind words shown towards us during this particularly difficult time. In Loving Memory of Keep your company top of mind with our readers. MERLE R. SILVERMAN ADVERTISE WITH US! CALL 248.351.5107 1930 - 1996 Beside Us Always 78 J September 11 • 2014 Visit theJEWISHNEWS.com Obituaries Dedicated Doctor Ronelle Grier Contributing Writer Send a tribute in memory of a loved one — Visit www.DetroitYeshiva.org/JNtributes. NibblesandNuts.com Obituaries from page 77 iN ted from his selfless support. Jason was more than a devoted physician to his patients; he was r. Jason H. Bodzin devoted a leader to other doctors, making his life to making the world time to consult with colleagues and a better place through his share his knowledge. He had held career as a brilliant surgeon and several professional posts including caring physician and his dedication president of the Detroit Surgical to the family and friends he held so Association, president of Midwest dear. A resident of West Surgical Association Bloomfield, he died Sept. and president of Michigan Chapter of 3, 2014, at age 69. The cornerstone of Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America. Jason's life was his beloved wife of 48 years, Pearlena. He also served as an From their first meeting associate professor at as pre-teens at a Detroit Wayne State University synagogue, theirs was a Medical School. love story that served as Rabbi Elliot Pachter an inspiration to everyone of Congregation whose lives they touched. B'nai Moshe in West Dr. Jaso n Bodzin Bloomfield, who offici- "He gave an incredible example of what it means ated the funeral service, to be a father and husband," said the called Jason a "tower of strength Bodzins' daughter, Beth Raz, who and a Renaissance man:' a welcome spoke at his funeral service. "He was addition to the congregation, its a giant of kindness" men's club and the congregational choir. She described her father's dedica- tion as a physician, spending hours Dr. Jason H. Bodzin is survived on the phone with patients who by his beloved wife of 48 years, Pearlena; children, Dr. Gordon needed his help, showing by exam- (Tanya) Bodzin and Beth (Noam) ple how hard work and dedication to a cause can make a difference. Raz; grandchildren, Isabella "He never gave up on any of his Bodzin, Matan Raz and Eliana Raz; patients:' said Beth. "They had his brothers, Stephen (Tanya) Bodzin and Neil Bodzin; brother-in-law, home and cell phone numbers, and Allan (Ellen) Wilson; grandchil- he would be on the phone with them at all hours of the night." dren by choice, Na'amah and A lifelong Detroiter, Jason gradu- Ella Rosenzweig; nieces, Jessica ated from Mumford High School and Kwartowitz, Craig Wilson, Samantha (Peter) Seigman, Alec Bodzin, Sarah attended medical school at Wayne Bodzin and Ethan Bodzin; and State University, working in the bookstore to help pay his tuition. many loving great-nieces, great- He served two years in Turkey nephews, cousins, friends, devoted as a captain in the U.S. Air Force caregivers, and many cherished and and started his career at the former grateful patients. Mount Carmel Hospital in Detroit. He was the brother of the late Jason's generosity was legendary, Yale and the late Dennis Podden. though he never sought recogni- Interment was at Nusach Hari Cemetery in Ferndale. tion. He treated patients who could not afford to pay, even opening his Contributions may be made to home to those who had nowhere Congregation B'nai Moshe, 6800 else to go. Drake Road, West Bloomfield, Pearlena's brother, Allan Wilson, MI 48322, (248) 788-0600, www. described Jason as "a man who said bnaimoshe.org; Crohn's & Colitis little and did much:' Foundation, Michigan Chapter, Jason and Pearlena generously 25882 Orchard Lake Road, Suite 102, Farmington Hills, MI 48336, gave their time and their resources to organizations and institutions in (248) 737-0900, www.ccfa.org; or the Detroit area and throughout the ALS Association, Michigan Chapter, world. He inspired countless people 675 E. Big Beaver Road, Suite. 207, with his hope and courage, receiv- Troy, MI 48083, (248) 680-6540, ing hundreds of letters from grateful www.alsa.org . Arrangements by patients and colleagues who benefit- Hebrew Memorial Chapel. ❑ D