Hi Forward Supporter,

I wanted to ensure you saw Rachel and Jodi’s note announcing our newly launched membership program and the removal of the Forward’s paywall. All our Forward content is now free and available to everyone everywhere.

We’re taking this step because during this chaotic moment of war, disinformation and rising antisemitism, we believe that open access to all our independent Jewish journalism is essential.

See the note below for all the details.

Thank you for your support!

Jay Ehrlich

VP, General Manager

AN IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

from the Forward's CEO/Publisher and Editor-in-Chief

Dear Forward Supporter,

Today, we’re announcing a groundbreaking step for the Forward. And since you’re one of our loyal readers, we want you to be one of the first to know.

We’ve taken down the Forward’s paywall. Read why we did this here.

That means that for the first time in our 126-year history, Forward journalism will be free and available to everyone everywhere. We’re taking this step because during this chaotic moment of war, disinformation and rising antisemitism, we believe that open access to all our independent Jewish journalism is essential.

Although Forward journalism is now free to read, it isn’t free to produce. You can support our nonprofit newsroom when you become a Forward member with a tax-deductible donation of any size. Membership comes with special benefits at each level of support that connect you to our journalism and community.

Access to information is central to our mission, especially during this critical time. Now more than ever, American Jews need news they can trust, with reporting driven by truth, not ideology.

Wishing you a Hanukkah filled with light,

Rachel Fishman Feddersen

CEO & Publisher

Jodi Rudoren

Editor-in-Chief

P.S. Our membership team is ready to answer any questions you may have. If you are already a contributor to the Forward we may have multiple emails for your account. You can contact us at 201-279-1927 or membership@forward.com and we’ll get back to you within 24 hours or the next business day.

Our thanks to these generous donors whose support has enabled the launch of the Forward membership program

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Kimelman Family Foundation

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