RESTORATION VEIN CARE Welcome Dr. Jordan Knepper, MD, MSc We are pleased to announce a new addition to our staff — Dr. Jordan Knepper. He is a board eligible vascular surgeon. metro >> lir It Dr. Knepper is now welcoming new patients for free consultations. I , li At Restoration Vein Care, our team of vascular surgeons and interven- tional radiologists collaborate to return legs to health and good looks, using high tech, well-proven, comfortable treatments. 1 , „, Terry Tarnow, president, Congregation Beth El; attorney Kate Redmond; and Roger Gerstle, president, Ahavat Shalom, sign new articles of incorporation. Although 1 in 5 people have varicose veins, few sufferers visit their doc- tor, mostly because they aren't aware that treatment may be covered by their health insurance. Varicose veins are not only unsightly, they could also be signs of a serious medical condition. TRAVERSE CITY SHULS MERGE Don't wait to have the legs you deserve! Call our office for a free consultation with Dr. Knepper — limited appointments available. Call 734.712.4310 RESTORATION VEIN CARE to schedule a free evaluation of your varicose veins St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Campus 5333 McAuley Drive, Suite 4016 • Ann Arbor, MI www.restorationveincare.com We've got you covered and your insurance does, too. Rehabilitation designed to get patients back to living. Heartland skilled nursing and rehab centers provide a comprehensive regime of specialized rehabilitation services, each one designed to move you one step closer to your recovery goals. WHAT DOES JUDAISM SAY ABOUT REFUGEES? Recovery begins with our state-of-the-art rehab gym where our team can treat patients recovering from orthopedic injuries, stroke and neurological, cardiac, oncology and pulmonary issues. We offer: • Complex medical care • Intensive rehabilitation • Skilled nursing 13 locations in the Greater Detroit area Allen Park Ann Arbor Bloomfield Heights Canton Dearborn Heights Grosse Pointe Woods Livonia _AL Livonia NE Oakland Plymouth Sterling Heights West Bloomfield Marvin & Betty Danto Health Care Center 800.800.CARE JN SHOP WITH OUR ADVERTISERS! Visit JNonline.us 1996170 38 December 3 2015 SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY, Mention that you saw them in the JN! Heartland' heartland nursing. corn After many years of planning, Congregations Beth El and Ahavat Shalom of Traverse City merged on Oct 3 to become Congregation Beth Shalom of Traverse City Congregation Beth El was founded in 1885 by Russian immigrants. The syna- gogue building, the oldest synagogue in continuous use in Michigan, will serve as home for the new congrega- tion. Beth El is a Michigan historic site and the building name will not change. Congregation Beth El was a member of the Union for Reform Judaism, and the new congregation will continue that affiliation. Congregation Ahavat Shalom was founded in 1995 with a mission to be a welcoming place for all who wish to worship no matter what their religious background. Congregation Beth Shalom of Traverse City is led by student rabbi Arielle Rosenberg from Hebrew College in Boston. She comes once a month for an active weekend of religious, educa- tional and social events. For informa- tion, call (231) 946-1913 or (231) 929- 4330. * JN The Well, in partnership with NEXTGen Detroit, AJC ACCESS, the Jewish Community Relations Council, Repair the World, Detroit City Moishe House and Royal Oak Moishe House, is pre- senting a learning experience to explore the Jewish tradition's view of refugees. It will take place 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, at the Holocaust Memorial Center, Zekelman Family Campus, 28122 Orchard Lake Road, Farmington Hills. The event will examine a wide range of texts (both ancient and contemporary Jewish and secular) and hear a local resettled Syrian refugee's testimony. The evening will include refreshments and the lighting of Chanukah candles. The event is free and open to the community Small unwrapped gifts will be accepted to brighten a child's holiday season at a local shelter. *