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April 28 • 2016 31 Cathy Cantor, a former JCRC board officer, chats with U.S. Rep. Dave Trott. David Kurzmann and Richard Krugel flank U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell. Kirk Jude Goddard, JVS vice president of habilita- tion, visits with U.S. Rep. Sandy Levin. Show Of Support JCRC hosts its annual congressional breakfast with other key Jewish agencies. T he Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) hosted members of Michigan's congressio- nal delegation at a special reception in late March for representatives of the Jewish community's key social service and advocacy agencies. The program, led by JCRC Executive Director David Kurzmann, featured U.S. Reps. Mike Bishop, John Conyers, Debbie Dingell, Sandy Levin and David Trott and the district directors for U.S. Reps. Candice Miller and Brenda Lawrence. More than 50 leaders from JCRC, Hadassah, National Council of Jewish Women, American Jewish Committee, ADL, AIPAC and the Jewish Federation and its agencies attended. JCRC President Dr. Richard Krugel conveyed JCRC's legisla- tive priorities: the U.S.-Israel relationship, concerns about the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement, the Iran nuclear deal imple- mentation and growing anti-Semitism. John Jacobs of Federation, as well as members of other agencies, also spoke. The legislators acknowl- edged support for the com- munity and discussed topics including support for Israel, the fight against anti-Semi- tism and respect for freedom of religion. * JCRC Executive Director David Kurzmann, U.S. Reps. Dave Trott and John Conyers, JCRC President Dr. Richard Krugel and U.S. Rep. Sandy Levin Photos by Jeff Aisen Nurse Owned & Operated and Serving the Community Since 2006 Nursing Specialty Care Certified RN's/NPs: Wound Care Heart Failure Mental Health Dementia/Alzheimer's Adult-Geriatric Health Supportive Services Include: Medical Social Work, Home Health Aide, Registered Dietitian and Spiritual Care Highest Scores in Quality & Patient Satisfaction www.medicare.gov/homehealthcompare Janice Roble, MSW Please contact me to receive a free resource guide for you or your loved one who may be in need of community resources. 248-723-9613 Dr. Steven Katzman, Medical Director, Optimal Care, Inc. Board Certified in Internal Medicine & Hospice/Palliative Care "I have been providing social work services to Optimal Care patient's for 10 years. I help families identify resources to keep their loved ones at home and to provide assistance when they need to transition to a more supportive living arrangement." "After using Optimal Care for many years to provide nursing and therapy for my post-stroke and post-surgery patients , I was proud to become their Medical Director as they share my commitment to clinical excellence, compassionate care and communication with patients and their families." Therapy Specialty Care from Physical, Occupational & Speech Therapists Orthopedic-Rehab Program Parkinson's/LSVT Specialties Dysphagia/Dysphasia Home Safety Request Optimal Care as your home health provider of choice For questions about our services Contact our Intake Coordinator: Wendy Schwartz RD Office: (248) 723-9613 or Fax: (248) 723-9615 Optimal Care Inc. 30600 Telegraph Rd Suite 3275 Bingham Farms, MI 48025 www.optimalcareinc.com Providing Nursing & Therapy Services 2096340