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Prior to our Sept. 12 printer 
switch, the former Jewish 
News printer was sold and 
its staff almost immediately 
downsized. During our two-
to-three-month transition to 
a new printer, we continued 
to submit weekly subscriber 
list updates. Our soon-to-
be former printer didn’
t 
update many of those files, 
contributing to our collective 
distribution frustrations.
The media industry is 
undergoing fundamental 
change. We appreciate your 
patience and understanding 
as the Jewish News attempts 
to keep all aspects of our 
production and distribution 
chain — in particular, those 
that we don’
t control — in 
alignment for your timely 
reading enjoyment. 

Arthur Horwitz 

Publisher & Executive Editor

Publisher’
s Notebook from page 5

In the Sept. 19 JN, a letter-
writer stated that Jews who 
voted for Trump “made a 
mistake” and suggested they 
take a pledge of “never again.”
I found it absurd and 
demeaning. I, and many 
fellow American Jews, voted 
for Trump — and am proud 
of it and continue to support 
him.
President Trump has 
delivered on many campaign 
promises and has been an 
outstanding friend to Israel 
and thus the Jews. This is a 
situation where the old line 
“Is it good for the Jews?” is 
right on. 
As for “never again,” 
look no further than the 
current Democratic Party. 
Not condemning the blatant 
anti-Semitism shown by 
some of its members equates 
to condoning it. This is a 
dangerous situation that all 
Jews should be aware of and 
frightened by. Looking at this 
situation, sadly, shows that 
never again is happening now.

— Edie Hoffman

West Bloomfield

I am shocked by the hate 
letter “Never Again” in the 
Sept. 19 issue. This letter 
shows the continuing position 
of ultra-liberals that only 
they know what is right for 
America. They think that free 
speech and opinion are only 
for them and always quote 
some prophet or poet to talk 
about how Jews should think. 
They talk about Jewish values 
when they do not have the 
slightest idea what Jewish 
values and Jewish laws are all 
about. They certainly have no 
regard for the Jewish value 
of hakoras hatov (thanking 
people for good things they 
have done for you). 
While Donald Trump’
s 
behavior certainly leaves a 
lot of Americans unwilling to 
vote for him, there is still a lot 
of hakoras hatov that should 
be extended to him for what 
he has done for Israel. While 
many non-Jewish Americans 
may not know what the 
words hakoras hatov mean, 

they will give it to Donald 
Trump in 2020 for the dignity 
they have from the jobs they 
now have.
It is the writer of that letter 
who should do teshuvah 
(repentance) for attacking our 
political freedom of choice. 
We need a strong two-party 
system and respect for each 
voter’
s right of choice. We 
have enough enemies out 
there wanting to destroy us. 
If someone wants to write 
letters, let that person address 
the hate for Jews that is 
increasing every day. 

— Jack Zwick

Southfield

Correction
In the Sept. 19 story, 
“Training Young Entre-
preneurs,” it should have 
stated that Randy Rubin 
spoke to Venture for 
America; the training camp 
is four weeks long; and it is a 
fellowship, not an internship.

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