26th Anniversary
Marathon 2009
February 23 - March 6

The more things change, the more they stay the same, the old saying goes. But the last year has tested that aphorism to the breaking point. Real change has swept our nation and the world, with tangible consequences for almost everybody.

During times like these, isn't it good to have a rock of consistency like Nachum Segal's JM in the AM? Through good times and bad, Nachum and his team have been there every weekday morning with their unique mix of Jewish music, news and community info.

And while Nachum's dedication to Jewish music and culture has been nothing if not unshakeable, he's complemented that reliability with innovations that have brought JM in the AM to listeners the world over, starting a 24 hour music stream, a popular online community calendar and more.

Rumor has it that he's recently started DJ'ing with a laptop computer. But I'll believe that when I see it.

The one thing that could shatter the stability of JM in the AM—both its spirit and its bankbook—would be a significant drop in listener contributions during our annual fundraising marathon.

But Nachum and I are confident that you won't let that happen. Our 2009 Marathon takes place from February 23rd to March 6th. Your tax-deductible donation will keep JM in the AM on the air for another year as we face one of our most challenging and exciting trials yet.

The economy claimed one of WFMU's most crucial allies last year—the New Jersey restaurant that's rented us space for our 91.1 FM transmitter since 1970. We've been given until the end of 2009 to relocate the transmitter, at which point our monthly rent will increase 500%.

At the same time, another deadline looms. We need to complete work on our new transmitter in Times Square by this August or we lose the chance to improve our over-the-air coverage.

We can face both of these challenges with your help. Please join us during the Marathon, either by making a tax-deductible donation online, or by giving us a call during the drive at 800-989-9368.

If you can help us out with a paid pledge of $90 or more by March 6th, you'll not only receive JM in the AM's new live music CD, our 2009 baseball jersey, and the new bumper sticker, but we'll also throw in a second baseball jersey as an added bonus.

If you're new to our unique brand of fundraising, check the links above for more information, including details about the Mouse of Today and The 26th Anniversary Pledge, and this year's gifts on our pledge page.

Thanks for being there for us year after year. Hope we'll hear from you as we start the second quarter century of JM in the AM!

Ken Freedman, Station Manager (Send e-mail)