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June 25, 2014 The Forward Today

The War We Forgot BY PAUL BERGER The spark that ignited World War I took place a century ago this week. Jews mostly did not support America’s entry into the first modern war — but they were profoundly shaped by it. Divesting From the Jews BY JANE EISNER Seen from Israel, the Presbyterian vote on divestment seems unfair, hypocritical and — there’s no way around this — even anti-Semitic, Jane Eisner writes. Stunned in Syracuse BY RACHEL X. LANDES Robert Neulander is a mainstay of the Syracuse Jewish community. Leaders are stunned that the prominent obstetrician has been charged with murdering his wife. Guess Who's Coming to Dinner? A black man is in the process of converting to Judaism. He asks the Seesaw how he can truly be part of the community — and be accepted in return. Featured Blog Post Gimme My Nakba Day BY SIGAL SAMUEL Israel has established a national day to commemorate the plight of Jewish refugees from Arab lands. Sigal Samuel wants no part of that ritual — until Palestinians get a day too. Breaking News Eli Wallach, Versatile Hollywood Star, Dies at 98 Sephardic Leader Says No to Women in College Gary Oldman Insists Not 'Defending' Mel Gibson Kidnappings Jangle Nerves in Usually Calm Settlement Connect with us!