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St. Louis Jewish Light

A nonprofit, independent news source to inform, inspire, educate and connect the St. Louis Jewish community.

St. Louis Jewish Light

A nonprofit, independent news source to inform, inspire, educate and connect the St. Louis Jewish community.

St. Louis Jewish Light

Remembering The American Jewish Hour and its voice, Robert Lurie

Remembering “The American Jewish Hour” and its voice, Robert Lurie

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished January 21, 2022

In post-World War II America, Jews in more than 150 cities tuned in every Sunday afternoon to hear what some described as the "voice of the Jewish community." That voice belonged to Robert Lurie, who lived and created his radio show the “American Jewish...

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