The American Jewish Hour: A Glimpse Into St. Louis Jewish History – Diane Everman, Ph.D.

Robert Lurie was known by most in St. Louis as the owner and operator of Brentwood Travel, which he ran from 1957- 1974. In 1945 he became the first Executive Director of the St. Louis Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC), and in 1951 he became the head of the St. Louis Israel Bonds Program. In addition to these roles, Lurie was the host of The American Jewish Hour, a nationally syndicated radio show from 1947 – 1954. The program offered information about what was happening in the world and provided a wealth of information about the people, organizations, and events of the St. Louis Jewish community. Diane Everman Ph.D., Archivist, St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum and Learning Center & St. Louis Jewish Community Archives, for a look back at highlights of the program that aired every Sunday from 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm on KXLW. This program is co-sponsored with the Saul Brodsky Jewish Community Library. To view the Zoom recording click here.