Check out the best of the 2021 Gala!

Dear Reader,

Last night, the Forward held its annual fundraising gala — virtual for the second year in a row! Several hundred people joined in and heard powerful stories from Forward journalists, Taffy Brodesser-Akner, Etgar Keret, Miz Cracker and others. Actor David Duchovny discovered his Yiddish roots in an emotional interview with our editor-in-chief, Jodi Rudoren. And we were all moved by musicians Brivele, Daniel Kahn (and his son!), and Gili Yalo.

We're excited to share the recording of the event with you since our annual gala celebrates our community, and we wouldn’t have a community without you, our readers. We are grateful for all of you who join our dynamic conversations, send hard-hitting questions to our columnists, and support our work financially.

The gala is over, but our work continues. Our writers and editors are already back on their beats, bringing you the news, commentary, community-focused stories, and groundbreaking events that only the Forward can. If you’re already excited to see what’s next, show your support with a gift to the Forward today.

Lisa Lepson,
VP, Development
The Forward

A look at last night's fun

Ethiopian-Israeli rockstar Gili Yalo jammed out, setting a great gala mood

Author and writer Taffy Brodesser-Akner shared a hilarious and meaningful story

The incomparable duo Allen Lewis Rickman and Yelena Shmulenson made us laugh so hard

Drag queen Miz Cracker shared an inspirational story about acceptance in Jewish communities

Daniel Kahn and his son performed a Yiddish version of "This Land is Your Land"

Editor-in-chief Jodi Rudoren and David Duchovny chatted about his family's Yiddish roots that our archivist uncovered

Forward staffers Laura E. Adkins and Jacob Kornbluh joined from our NY HQ

A Bintel Brief podcast co-hosts Ginna Green and Lynn Harris stopped by

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