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It is different from other job databases because there is an experienced WS counselor behind the scenes that vets and screens resumes, protecting employers from being bombarded by inappropri- ate resumes and job applicants from getting lost in the shuffle. Rather than duplicate jobs from other websites as you suggested, we educate job seekers about additional employment websites. Last year, 3,500 job seekers used ParnossahWorksDetroit.org, where 1,524 job openings were posted. The site attracted 387 new employers dur- ing the last fiscal year. The site is just one of many job search tools JVS uses to help job seekers. In the 21st century, social media is the No. 1 job search tool and Linkedln has become the No. 1 job referral vehicle in the world. JVS employment specialists not only use Linkedln to advertise hot job postings to our cli- ents, but also tweet them on Twitter, provide job search tips on the JVS job blog and teach job seekers how to use these and other social media tools to their advantage. We also teach our job seekers the most effective use of social media and networking techniques. The hood and duct cleaning position disparagingly cited in your column is honest work. However, 80 percent of the jobs listed on Parnossah require a bach- elor's degree or greater credentials; 50 percent require postgraduate degrees. During this great recession, our com- munity needs leaders that will support and partner with JVS and other human service agencies whose staff and bud- gets are stretched by the overwhelming number of people in desperate need. For the Jewish News to be a commu- nity leader, it must have a positive voice. JVS has approached the JN with several positive steps the IN could take in part- nership with pis to help our commu- nity get back to work. Denigrating the website ParnossahWorksDetroit.org is divisive and negative and not what our community needs. Brian Meer, chair, Board of Trustees Barbara Nurenberq, president and CEO JVS, Southfield Bad Arms Deal Recently a letter was submitted to the Obama administration asking for greater clarification and transparency regarding the huge $60 billion Saudi arms deal ("Saudi Arms Sale," Nov. 18, page 18). It was signed by 198 mem- bers of Congress, both Republican and Democrat. Among the signers were seven Michigan representatives. Surprisingly, U.S. Rep. Sander Levin, D-Royal Oak, who represents my dis- trict, was not one of them. Why not? Shouldn't there be an examination as to how the administration plans to mon- itor how this volatile, dictatorial monar- chy uses these advanced weapons? This is a country that practices gen- der apartheid, exports and bankrolls the strict Wahhabi form of Islam, which encourages Muslims to engage in ter- rorism against non-Muslims, and sup- ports the destruction of Israel, our only reliable ally in the Middle East, simply because it is a Jewish majority nation. Will this technology be sold to Iran or other outlaw regimes? If so, how will it impact our national security? Do we knowf Israel will still have a qualitative edge against its surround- ing legion of enemies? These are only some of the questions members of Congress should be asking. Dictatorships don't follow the same rules that republics do when it comes to negotiating with other countries. We can- not depend on the honesty of the Saudis. Harry Onickel Ferndale Correction • In "Oy, What A Daily Deal" (Dec. 2, page 27), one daily deal will be offered by oywhatadeal.com starting Jan. 3. How to Send Letters We prefer letters relating to JN articles. We reserve the right to edit or reject letters. Letters of 225 words or less are considered first. Longer ones will be subject to trimming. Letter writers are limited in frequency of publication. Letters must be original and contain the name, address and title of the writer and a day phone number. Non-electronic copies must be hand signed. Send letters to the JN: 29200 Northwestern Highway, Suite 110, Southfield, MI 48034; fax (248) 304-8885; e-mail, letters@the jewishnews.com . We prefer e-mail. 8 December 9 • 2010