Dear Reader,

Chag sameach and shana tova! Tomorrow night, we celebrate Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. The year 5781 is coming to an end, and 5782 will begin, and this is a time to celebrate the year we just completed and take stock as we look ahead.

This year, the Forward deepened our commitment to fiercely independent Jewish journalism. I have been so proud to lead this work and the mighty team covering the news through a Jewish lens.

This year we published more than ever. We covered breaking news, elevated first-person narratives and community-focused stories, and held virtual conversations with leading experts.

All of this is made possible by our incredible community of donors, and as Rosh Hashanah approaches, I hope you’ll join this community by making a gift to the Forward today.

From all of us at the Forward, may you welcome 5782 in sweetness and joy!

Gratefully,

Rachel Fishman Feddersen
Publisher and CEO

The Forward