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The Forward delivers incisive coverage of the issues, ideas and institutions that matter to American Jews. Its rigorous reporting and balanced commentary on politics, arts and culture have won numerous awards year after year, including repeated recognition by the Society of Professional Journalists.

Founded in 1897 as a Yiddish-language daily, the Forward soon became a national paper, the most widely read Jewish newspaper anywhere. By the 1920s its circulation outstripped The New York Times. It chronicled the events that affected a population of immigrants eager to earn their place in American life, and published regional editions around the country before any other newspaper.

The English Forward was launched as a weekly in 1990. Its perspective on world and national news, and its unparalleled coverage of Jewish arts culture and opinion have made it the most influential nationwide Jewish media outlet today. More than a million unique visitors turn to forward.com each month for award-winning news, thoughtful commentary, and captivating videos. More than 50,000 subscribers receive e-newsletters that highlight the latest stories and areas of special interest like Arts & Entertainment and Food & Drink.

The Forward Jewish News Is Fiercely Independent

The Forward has always been a not-for-profit association and is supported by the contributions of its readers. It is fiercely independent and retains full authority over editorial content to protect its best journalistic and business interests.

News coverage decisions are kept entirely separate from sources of revenue. Acceptance of financial support does not constitute implied or actual endorsement of donors or their products, services or opinions.

The Forward encourages gifts, grants and sponsorships from individuals and organizations for the general support of its activities, but its news judgment is made independently and not on the basis of donor support. The Forward may consider donations to support the coverage of particular topics, but it maintains editorial control of the coverage unless it is clearly marked as advertising or native content. We will cede no right of review or influence of editorial content, nor of unauthorized distribution of editorial content.

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The Association is a media organization that works to create a better-informed, more deeply engaged American Jewish community. To that end, it acquires and publishes informative, enlightening content that expresses its enduring commitments to social justice, Yiddish and Jewish culture, and the welfare of the Jewish people worldwide.