Nachum Segal

Nachum Segal
Alma mater Yeshiva University
Occupation Radio host
Years active 1981 – present
Spouse(s) Staci
Children Binyamin, Chava, Yosef, Yehoshua, Yonina, Gavriel
Website www.nachumsegal.com

Nachum Segal is an American radio DJ. He has hosted the program Jewish Moments in the Morning (commonly abbreviated as JM in the AM) since September 1983. Nachum also serves as the President of the Nachum Segal Network.[1]

Early career

A graduate of Mesivta Ohr Torah of Riverdale and Yeshiva University's Yeshiva College, Segal began his radio career at the Yeshiva University campus radio station WYUR (Yeshiva University Radio), in 1981. At the university he acquired the initial skills and technical know-how to host a radio show. During his senior year at Yeshiva, Segal was approached by Norman Laster (Neshoma Show) through Mr. Larry Wachsman (Director of Student Activities at YU) and offered the opportunity to produce and host the Hebrew and Jewish Program at Upsala College's WFMU.[1] (The departing host was Larry Gordon.)

JM in the AM

Segal started at WFMU in September 1983. Since then the show has grown in popularity around the world. Segal's presentation of music, news, and community events accompanies tens of thousands of listeners through their morning routine. Nachum serves as Master of Ceremonies for major New York area concerts and Jewish events.

Upsala College went out of business in 1995. However, station management had purchased the license from the college the previous year, and the station went on to function as an independent entity, moving from East Orange to Jersey City, New Jersey, in 1998.[2] Segal's program was retained during this transitional period and remains in the 6-9 am block Monday through Friday.

JM in the AM has been a constant part of Jewish life in the NY metropolitan area for a generation. The show has been referred to as the “Voice of Klal Yisrael (The Whole of Israel),”[3] Nachum’s warmth, sincerity and overall gentle personality[2] have helped him develop a loyal following and an enthusiastic audience.

Segal's passion for important causes and his longevity has propelled JM in the AM to be regarded as the radio program of record in the Jewish world.[4] Nachum’s interviews regarding current events are considered must-listen radio for many in the community. He is widely known as one of the few in radio to analyze and probe issues from the perspective of the Jewish world.[5] As a result, influential members of the political world – from Ambassadors to Senators to Chevrei Knesset – have sought time on the air and joined Nachum in the studio.

Nachum Segal Network

The Nachum Segal Network (NSN) is an internet radio network. Guided by the principles of its founder, Jewish radio icon Nachum Segal, NSN is committed to providing quality Jewish programming that appeals to its sophisticated and informed international audience on a daily basis.

Communal Work

Often the first to step-up and help in moments of crisis, Nachum has been at the forefront of numerous Jewish causes and continues to be an inspiration for Jewish activism.[6] During Operation Pillar of Defense in Israel[7] and the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy on the East coast, Nachum highlighted conversations with key people, analysts and organizations. In addition, he directed his audience how to help others in need, provided chizuk to his listeners and visited the devastated areas as a sign of solidarity and commitment.

Family

He is the son of late Esther and Rabbi Zev Segal.[8]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 Goldman, Ari (24 September 2000). "For Orthodox Jews, a Gathering Place on the Air". New York Times.
  2. 1 2 Samuels, Norman (25 February 2014). "A Visit With Nachum Segal, Avatar of Modern Orthodox Sincerity". The Forward.
  3. ↑ Editor (31 October 2012). "Hurricane Casualty: Nachum Segal Knocked Off Air For First Time in 30 Years". Matzav.
  4. ↑ Editor (17 May 2002). "Americas New Christian Zionists". Arab American News.
  5. ↑ Halpert, Johnny (2013). Are You Still Coaching? 41 Years Coaching Yeshiva University Basketball. Authorhouse. p. 62. ISBN 978-1491828595.
  6. ↑ Ronn Torossian (15 October 2013). "Thank You Nachum Segal". Times of Israel.
  7. ↑ Cohen, Baruch (2 November 2010). "Segal Broadcasts Lives from Ir David". American Trial Lawyers in Defense of Israel.
  8. ↑ "Rabbi Is Found Dead in River, Inside His Car", The New York Times, March 7, 2008. Accessed March 6, 2008.

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