JM in the AM: Interviews

Mattes Weingast presented Rabbi Dovid Goldwasser for the annual Siyum Taanit Bechorim during this morning's Erev Pesach JM in the AM. The conversation delved into the significance of faith, trust in God's plan, and the hope for blessings for Klal Yisrael during the Pesach holiday.

Nachum Segal kicked off the 2026 JM in the AM Yankie Meyer Nisan Chesed Campaign on today's JM in the AM. This biannual campaign, in memory of Misaskim creator and king of chesed Reb Yankie Meyer, Yaakov Michoel ben ha"Chaveir Yisroel, takes place in Elul and Nisan and aims to encourage and foster an increase in chesed/loving kindness leading up to the High Holidays and Pesach.Below are links to...

Nachum Segal and Malcolm Hoenlein of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations discussed the ongoing Middle East conflict, including the impact on Israel, European involvement, disarming Hamas, and the role of the United Nations. Key insights included the need for global support for Israel, the challenges of rearming threats, and the importance of a united front against...

Nachum Segal hosted the Annual JM in the AM Pesach Products Program with the OU’s Rabbi Yoel Schonfeld, Rabbi Eli Gersten and Rabbi Mordechai Grunberg and J Drugs’ Ronnie & Larry Birnbaum. They covered a wide array of Pesach related topics from the kashrut of specific food items to preparing the home for the holiday. It was an informative, entertaining program that continues to be a listener...

Nachum welcomed Yochi Herzog, President of the Kedem/Royal Wine Corporation, and Rabbi Chaim Sampson, Founding Director of Project Inspire, to this morning's program to discuss how kiruv and chesed are intertwined and how everyone can be involved in bringing people closer to Hashem.

Nachum hosted composer Yisroel Meth, along with singers Dovid Perlman and David Rotberg to debut “Tizakeinu,” an original chupah song that is trending and climbing the Jewish music charts as its positive message of striving to merit holiness touches the hearts of the many people who hear it. The song, which broke the Top 40 on 24Six on its second day of release, was composed by Touro University...

Malcolm Honlein, Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, provides a comprehensive update on the ongoing situation between Israel and Iran. Key topics include the influence of the Jewish community, geopolitical implications of the Iran-Israel conflict, and the need for vigilance in facing anti-Semitism. Notable insights include the role of Western civilization in defending...

Nachum hosted Mandana and Nader Bolour to preview tomorrow's Rosh Chodesh Nisan Netz Minyan featuring Mendy Worch at American Dream Mall. Chodesh tov!

Nachum hosted Joey Hecht, a passionate advocate for chesed, live in the studio this morning to discuss a unique initiative to support families of IDF reservists. Main topics include fundraising for gift cards, impact on families, and stimulating the economy. Insights shared on the power of chesed, resonating stories, and encouraging collective giving.Visit the campaign site HERE.

Nachum welcomed author Linda Royal, live via telephone from Australia, to this morning's program to discuss the latest news concerning the Jewish community in Australia and her book "The Star on the Grave" that discusses the incredible true story of Chiune Sugihara defying his government to save thousands of Jews from the Nazis. They talked about how Linda intertwined history with fiction to...