Week 2 of The JM in the AM/WFMU 2015 Fundraising Marathon has begun! Marathon proceedings run from 6am ET on Monday, March 9 until just after 9am ET on Friday March 20. It is an exciting and entertaining 2 weeks of programming that supports the backbone of great Jewish Radio and makes all of our great programming possible. So spread the word, tune in and click HERE so you can generously support our annual campaign. JM in the AM is on 3 radio stations and is heard around the world on our 24 hour LIVEstream at jmintheam.org. Please give what you can to keep the music, news and community information coming.

Marathon 2015 Day 9, 03/19/2015

 Excitement was in the air during the penultimate day of the JM in the AM fundraising marathon this morning as many listeners and special guests came forward to express their support for JM in the AM, the backbone of great Jewish radio. If you or someone you know has not yet joined the ranks of the supporters by pledging, we urge you to do so now! Guests to today’s program included the Zomick clan, Avrumi Finkelstein, host of NSN’s Saturday Night Segal (Saturdays, 9:00 – 10:00 p.m. ET), Leon Goldenberg with Rabbi Yisroel Mayer Merkin on behalf of Shalom Torah Centers, Larry Spievak and Rabbi Steven Finkelstein with a group of enthusiastic student representatives from Torah Academy of Bergen County (TABC) in Teaneck, NJ. The total at the end of Day 9 of the Marathon is $165,535.
Special thanks to Reubin’s Glatt Spot in West Orange, NJ and Six Flags’ Great Adventure {659 Eagle Rock Avenue | 973 736 0060} for providing the Day 9 staff and volunteers with a delicious breakfast!

Marathon 2015 Day 8, 03/18/2015

 Day 8 of the JM in the AM fundraising marathon saw several long-time, legendary JM in the AM supporters stop by the studio to help Nachum encourage the listeners to pledge their support for the backbone of great Jewish radio. If you or someone you know has not yet joined the ranks of the supporters by pledging, we urge you to do so now! Guests to today’s program included JM in the AM staff members Mayer Fertig and Randi Wartelsky who were on hand to read pledges. In addition, Nachum welcomed Phil Rosen, live via telephone to discuss yesterday’s elections in Israel and to encourage everyone to support JM in the AM,  the incomparable Ding, Chaim “Lobo” Silber,  Dr. David Hirschorn, legendary producer Sheya Mendlowitz called in, Jewish music star Benny Friedman and Mrs. Aliza Blumenthal with a group of enthusiastic student representatives from Bruriah High School for Girls in Elizabeth, NJ. The total at the end of Day 8 of the Marathon is $137,201. We would like to give special thanks to our friends at Main Event Caterers in Englewood, NJ {38 West Forest Avenue, Englewood, NJ | 201 894 8710} for providing a sumptuous breakfast for marathon staff & volunteers on Day 8!!

Marathon 2015 Day 7, 03/17/2015

Week 2 of Marathon 2015 is underway! Guests to today’s program included JM in the AM staff member and NSN host Meir Weingarten, host of NSN’s The Boardroom Charlie Harary, JM in the AM super fan Dr. Marc Singer, conductor Yisroel Lamm on behalf of the Aaron Teitelbaum Orchestra, Yanky Orlansky of Yedidim Choir, The King of Shlock, Lenny Solomon, Mordy Mehlman of The Flatbush Jewish Journal, Shimon Lefkowitz and Ms. Elana Flaumenhaft with a group of enthusiastic student representatives from Ma’ayanot Yeshiva H.S. for girls in Teanack, NJ. The total at the end of Day 7 of the Marathon is $106,000. We would like to give special thanks to Jonathan Gellis and the crew at The Teaneck Doghouse in Teaneck, NJ {1415 Palisade Avenue, Teaneck, NJ | 201 530 7733} for providing a sumptuous breakfast for marathon staff & volunteers on Day 7!

Marathon 2015 Day 6, 03/16/2015

Week 2 of Marathon 2015 has begun! Guests to today’s program included Mayer Fertig,  Ronnie and Larry Birnbaum of J Drugs in Brooklyn, Juda Englemayer representing the Chabad of Bergen County, Malcolm Hoenlein, Executive Vice Chairman of The Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, Ari Katz and campers of Camp Mesorah. and Michael Fragin, host NSN’s political analysis show, Spin Class (Thursdays, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. ET).  The total at the end of Day 6 of the Marathon is $87,114. We would like to give special thanks to the team at Gotta Get A Bagel in Woodmere, NY {1309 Broadway, Woodmere, NY 11598 | (516) 569-6628 } for  providing a fantastic breakfast for  marathon staff & volunteers on Day 6!