Week 2 of the JM in the AM/WFMU 2016 Fundraising Marathon has begun! Marathon proceedings run through this Friday morning, March 18 at 9:30. 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. Pledge HERE.
Check out the Week One blog here
Marathon photos by Kruter Photography on our Facebook page
Marathon 2016 Day 9, 03/17/2016
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 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 $141,543
Marathon 2016 Day 8, 03/16/2016
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 member and Stunt Show host Mayer Fertig who was on hand to read pledges. In addition, Nachum welcomed Ding, Carey Wolchok, Ronnie & Larry Birnbaum of J Drugs, Harold S Geller, Eddie Izso, legendary conductor Yisroel Lamm, Henry Bar Levav, the OU’s Josh Pruzansky 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 $117,313.
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 2016 Day 7, 03/15/2016
Week 2 of Marathon 2016 is well underway! Guests to today’s program included NSN General Manager Miriam L. Wallach, JM in the AM staff member Randi Wartelsky, JM in the AM super fan Dr. Marc Singer, Meir and Shira from Kruter Photography and 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 $95,884.
We would like to give special thanks to Eden Wok {43 E 34th St New York, NY 10016 / 212-725-8100 : 1327 North Ave New Rochelle, NY 10804 /914-637-9363 / www.edenwok.com} for providing a sumptuous breakfast for marathon staff & volunteers on Day 7!
Marathon 2016 Day 6, 03/14/2016
Guests to Day 6 of Marathon 2016 included: Mayer Fertig, Leon Goldenberg, Morris Esses and RJ2. The total at the end of Day 6 of the Marathon is $80,866.
We would like to give special thanks to Yitzi Elbaum and the team from Grand and Essex in Bergenfield, NJ {89 New Bridge Rd Bergenfield, NJ 07621 | 201.244.9955 } for providing a fantastic breakfast for marathon staff & volunteers on Day 6!
