Opinion

Welcome to the Forward’s opinion section, where we bring diverse voices together in productive, civil conversation. Here, you’ll find analysis and first-person perspectives from every corner of the Jewish world — and every point on the religious and political spectrums. We believe every American Jew should see themselves reflected in our pieces — and challenged by them.

We regularly publish pieces written by rabbis, thought leaders, students, activists, academics and our readers. Our contributing columnists include Deborah E. Lipstadt, Muhammad Shehada, Tema Smith, Ari Hoffman and Alex Zeldin.

Have an opinion of your own that you’d like to share with Forward readers? Email our Opinion Editor, Laura E. Adkins. We also publish opinions expressed via photo essay, video or illustration in addition to the standard op-ed format.