Membership FAQ
Becoming a Member
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Visit forward.com/membership and make a donation of at least $1 to our nonprofit newsroom. To donate $1,800 or more, become part of our Giving Circles program.
If you have donated to the Forward as of December 2023 or were an active subscriber at that time, you are a member for one year from your last contribution. -
For the first time in our 126-year history, Forward journalism is now free and available to everyone, everywhere. We are taking this step because during this chaotic moment of war, disinformation and rising antisemitism, open access to our independent Jewish journalism is essential. That means, like National Public Radio and other nonprofit newsrooms, we are reader-supported and your donation makes our work possible.
Membership also comes with benefits at various levels that connect you to our journalism. Your donation makes you part of our Forward member community — thousands of people worldwide who care about independent Jewish journalism and ensuring access to it for everyone.
Without your support, the Forward‘s stories don’t just go unread — they go untold.
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The Forward’s journalism is independent. We serve our audience, not any institution. Becoming a member is how you support that mission. Your donation ensures that we have the resources to report on the ground from Israel and to follow major events as they unfold across the country and around the world, bringing a distinctive Jewish lens to the news and finding important narratives that other media overlook.
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You can become a member with any level of support — whether that is $1 or $1,800, we are grateful for your support!
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Your membership is considered current if you have an active recurring gift or if you have made a donation within the past 365 days. Your membership is considered lapsed one year from your last recurring installment or from your last donation.
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As a sustaining member, your monthly or annual membership will be automatically renewed and is eligible as a tax-deductible donation. A sustaining membership means your donation recurs automatically on a monthly or yearly basis via your credit card.
Your sustaining membership ensures that the Forward has the necessary resources to continue to serve the Jewish community during this critical time. Automatic renewal will also help eliminate renewal notices or lapses in your membership.
If you make a one-time donation, you’ll need to renew your donation in order to keep the benefits of membership. If you believe in the value of what we do, please consider increasing your support to a sustaining, ongoing monthly or annual membership.
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Sustaining memberships automatically renew on a monthly or yearly basis. Members who made a one-time donation will receive email notifications when their membership renewal date is approaching.
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The Forward no longer has a paid subscription offer and as of December 2023, our journalism is now free and available to everyone everywhere.
Anyone can subscribe to our email newsletters for free by visiting here.
Forward members are those individuals who make a tax-deductible donation of any amount in the last 365 days to support our nonprofit newsroom.
Unsubscribing from the Forward’s email newsletters does not cancel a recurring donation.
To make changes to a sustaining donation, please visit our membership portal.
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Anyone who was an active subscriber or donor when the Forward membership program started in December 2023 or who donated through 2023 is a founding member. We appreciate your support!
Membership Levels and Benefits
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Membership levels are determined by the total amount received by an individual within the previous 365 days; this may include multiple gifts and gift types (one-time and recurring).
Bronze – total donations between $1 and $99.
Silver – total donations between $100 and $499.
Gold – total donations between $500 and $999.
Platinum – total donations between $1,000 and $1,799.
For donations above $1,800, please see our Giving Circles program.
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Membership benefits vary by giving level.
For more information, explore our member benefits.
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Your membership starts when we receive your contribution!
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Our members-only newsletter, The Forward Insider, is sent to members quarterly. You may opt out of the newsletters any time by updating your preferences here.
Your Membership
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You may update your membership at any time by visiting our membership portal and entering your email address. A link will then be sent to you so you can change your recurring gift amount, set a different payment date or update your payment method.
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We understand financial circumstances change. You may cancel a recurring gift at any time by visiting our member portal and clicking “cancel donation.” Please consider keeping your recurring donation at a lower gift amount or by set a different payment date in our member portal.
Your gifts-to-date will still count toward your annual membership.
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If you’d like to change the email address associated with your recurring or one-time gift, please contact [email protected].
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Your donation payment information is processed via Stripe, one of the most secure e-commerce and payment platforms available. We do not share or sell the personal information of our donors nor send donor mailings on behalf of other organizations.
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Yes, we’re grateful for gifts in all forms! Please mail your check to:
Forward Association
PO Box 67377-4009
Newark, NJ 07101
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We’re grateful for your commitment to independent Jewish journalism that is available to everyone. Visit our website to learn more about Legacy and Planning Giving, as well as donations through Donor Advised Funds and other financial arrangements. If you have any questions about other ways to give, please contact Lisa Lepson, Vice President/Development at 646-248-6406 or at [email protected]
Other Questions
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At this time, we don’t offer gift memberships. You may donate in honor or memory of someone at Forward.com/membership or by mailing in your gift and the information about your dedication to: The Forward Association, Inc., PO Box 67377-4009, Newark, NJ 07101
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Contact Us and Help
By Email
To reach customer service for general questions regarding a Forward membership, please contact [email protected].By Phone
To reach customer service for general questions regarding a Forward membership, please call 201-279-1927 between 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday-Friday.Donations
For any questions about donations including major gifts, legacy giving, donor advised funds or stock gifts, please contact Lisa Lepson, VP of Development at 646-248-6406 or at [email protected]