WATCH NOW: October 19: The Forward’s first Come As You Are gala: Comedy & cocktails in challenging times
Our virtual gala is took place on Monday, October 19 at 8:30 p.m. ET/ 5:30 p.m. PT.
Watch the recording here.
Comedians, celebrities, politicians and your favorite Forward journalists gathered on screen for a light-hearted evening in these uncertain times. Emcee Jessica Kirson kept us laughing through the night as we heard from Mayim Bialik, actress and activist; Miri Ben-Ari, grammy award-winning violinist; Michael Bloomberg, 108th mayor of New York City; Yisrael Campbell, comedian; Craig Newmark, founder of craigslist; Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary and many more!
Watch here.
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