 Dear Reader,
During the month of Elul, we reflect on the year in preparation for the High Holy Days. Amidst the upheaval of the past year, many of us have considered the introspective questions that Jewish tradition calls on us to ask: Am I becoming the person I want to be? Am I doing the work that I want to do? Am I bringing meaning and goodness to others? Where am I falling short? As I ponder these questions, I think about my work leading the Forward.
At the Forward, I have been so proud of our fiercely independent Jewish journalism in 5781. Our journalists worked around-the-clock — covering a global pandemic, a historic election, a national reckoning on race, and rising antisemitism. Throughout it all, we published more than ever, keeping you informed and connected with breaking news, first-person narratives, community-focused stories, and virtual conversations with leading experts.
Reader, help keep this work going by making a contribution to the Forward today.
Stories like our investigation into underage marriages, our deep-dive into a Jewish woman’s “freefall” into QAnon, and our moving photo essay from a Muslim-Jewish peace rally have changed conversations and transformed the way we understand big issues. Last month, following a Forward investigation into monuments that honor antisemites, a Belgian town square announced it would remove references honoring Nazis.
These stories underscore that the Forward’s view of the news doesn’t exist anywhere else. For almost 125 years, we have been a trusted, unique Jewish voice — and our work is more relevant now than ever before.
Our work is made possible by our incredible community of donors. As this Jewish year comes to a close, I’m asking you to become a part of that community. Donate to the Forward to invest in the future of Jewish journalism for years to come. You’ll power our work into 5782 and beyond, and keep the conversation going for the next generation of Jewish readers.
It only takes a minute: please donate today. In reflection and gratitude,  Rachel Fishman Feddersen The Forward
P.S. Join us at our virtual gala for a night of celebration on October 20! |