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!

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!

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!

Week 1 of Marathon 2015 has ended with great excitement as we reached $75,000 and great anticipation for what week 2 will bring! As we head into Marathon weekend, and hope for more pledges to keep rolling in, please remember to spread the word to friends, family, fellow congregants and community members that JM in the AM needs the support of the entire, world-wide Jewish community. Guests to today's program included Leora Zomick, one of our great NSN Stunt Show (Thursdays, 1-2pm ET) hosts, NSN General Manager Miriam L. Wallach, Mayer Fertig, Eli Hagler, Assistant Director of Yachad/National Jewish Council for Disabilities and host of the OU's Jewish Reaction here at NSN (Tuesdays, 9-10am ET), Rabbi Eliezer Zwickler of Cong. Ahavas Achim Bnei Jacob & David in West Orange, NJ, Rabbi Mordechai Kanelsky of Bris Avrohom, Dr. Joseph Rozehzadeh and Rabbi J.Z. Spear with an enthusiastic group of student representatives from the Frisch High School in Paramus, NJ. JM in the AM Friday standards took place as well as Nachum conducted an abbreviated edition of The Weekly Update with Malcolm Hoenlein and he presented Rabbi Benjamin Yudin to discuss the Torah Portion of the Week. The total at the end of Day 5 of the Marathon is $75,000.

We would like to give special thanks to cousin Moshe Ghanouni of Moshe Naim Catering in Brooklyn, NY {3904 15th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218 | 917 669 2837 & 718 438 3569 } for providing a fantastic breakfast for marathon staff & volunteers on Day 5!

Week one of the marathon is going by so quickly, make sure to spread the word and pledge your support right now! Guests to today's program included NSN General Manager Miriam L. Wallach, Randi Wartelsky, Mayer Fertig, Henry Bar-Levav, who made his annual visit to the marathon to make incredible waffles for everyone, Allison Jospehs of Jew in the City, as well as host of Jew in the City Speaks here at NSN (Thursdays 10-10:30 a.m. ET), Rabbi Steven Burg, Eastern Director of the Simon Wiesenthal Center, as well as host of NSN's Community Roundtable (Wednesdays 9:30 – 10:00 a.m. ET), Douglas Soclof, creator of Dougie’s and proprietor of Kitchn Synch and Willie Hochman of The Joel Paul Group, Rabbi Dr. Yisrael Rothwachs of The Sinai Schools and YU's Daniel Gordon. Call-in guests included Abe Biderman of Shuvu, Eli Hagler, Assistant Director of Yachad and host of The OU's Jewish Reaction on NSN (Tuesdays, 9-10:00 a.m. ET) and Nathan Kruman, proprietor of Burning Bush Hot Sauce.

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 3!

The marathon rolled on with a great second day that featured several guests, entertainment and camaraderie. Volunteers on today's program included JM in the AM staff member Randi Wartelsky and Court Report host Elliot Weiselberg who delivered the weekly Yeshiva League Sports Update live in the studio. Special guests to this morning's show included long time JM in the AM listeners Mark Stein and Nina Eizikovitz of Links Residential in NJ.

We would like to give special thanks to Elie Y. Katz and the gang at Chopstix in Teaneck, NJ {172 W Englewood Ave, Teaneck, NJ 07666 | 201-833-0200} for providing a sumptuous breakfast for marathon staff & volunteers on Day 2!

The JM in the AM/WFMU 2015 Fundraising Marathon has begun! As always, Nachum was joined by an amazing crew of JM staff members this morning including the other members of the "Three Marathon Amigos:" Mark Zomick, Producer of Marathon proceedings and Mattes Weingast. The First Ladies of the JM in the AM Marathon, who tirelessly make it out every year to every morning of the marathon were at the phones from the opening ring providing a sense of calm to the proceedings; They include Judy Mitrani, Sheila Tannenbaum, and Gail Weintraub, the greatest mother-in-law in the world. JM in the AM staff member and one of the hosts of NSN's The Stunt Show (Thursdays, 1-2pm ET) Mayer Fertig was on hand to read pledges and show his support for JM in the AM. Long-time volunteer Mr. Morris Ryback was in the house, once again showing his unending support for JM in the AM. Nachum welcomed WFMU Station Manager/Program Director Ken Freedman to Day 1 to deliver the much anticipated, annual State of the Station Address.