  Dear Reader,
What a year in news! From the rise of antisemitism, the changing politics around Israel, Jewish institutional reckoning with sexual misconduct and much more, the Forward was there to cover it all for Jewish Americans.
I’m so proud of my team for digging deep into the stories, news and conversations that mattered to the community this year, keeping you — our readers and supporters — informed, connected and engaged.
I invite you to scroll through the list of our top 2021 stories — stories that reflect the ways Jewish faith, tradition, humor and community intersect with the most consequential news of the year: None of this work would have been possible without the support of our donors, who power independent Jewish journalism every day. As 2021 comes to a close and we look back at the stories that shaped our conversations this year, I hope you’ll join me in making a year-end giftto ensure we have the journalistic resources we need to succeed in 2022 and beyond.
Gratefully,  Lauren Markoe News Editor |